Chinese culture

By: Ray-zell Julius & Aabida Jappie

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History

• Is one of the oldest cultures.

• Harmony, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom
, honesty, and loyalty are part of
traditional cultural values.
• Influenced by spirituality, government ,
the arts and social structure
 • Hanfu is the oldest traditional clothes, made from silk and cloth.
Traditional clothes • Qipoa more popular style and is bright and decorative.
• Tang suit is worn during Chinese new year or for weddings
Celebrations
• Chinese new year is determined using a lunar calendar
that the Chinese follow.
• Chinese new year is a time to worship ancestors, get
rid of evil spirits and pray for good harvest.
• Dragon boat festival is the celebration of the life of a
famous Chinese poet
Tradition

• At weddings seeds are eaten for

bearing many children, and
chicken or lobster is eaten for a
good marriage.
• At a table elder people should eat
first.
• Ask for a for if u are unable to eat
with chop sticks ask for a fork.
• Turn away from elders when
drinking alcohol.
Accessories
• Hairpins can represent the transition from childhood to adulthood.
• The fan is a symbol of wealth, authority and wisdom
• Ginkgo fu necklace means resilience, healing and longevity.