Domains

Remarks

The Chinese people

• Originating from mainland China in Asia, the Chinese like other races have spread their roots across the globe
• China's map with major cities
• China's online information

The Chinese mythology

• Throughout history, the Chinese have linked themselves and their race with myths and legends
• This is common amongst all ancient civilisations
• The myths and legends embody Chinese thoughts, philosophy, symbolism, poetry and lessons for both young and old
• Chinese Astrology
• Heavenly & Earthly Stems
• Fundamentals of Geomancy
• 天干地支 五行八卦
• Chinese Myths

The Chinese language

• From the perspective of culture, the language is fundamental to its preservation & development
• The Chinese language or Mandarin has evolved from its symbolic roots into an array of art:
• Spoken
• Written: calligraphy
• Philosophy
• Study

The Culture

• If culture is understood to be the way of life of a group of people, then the Chinese culture encompasses a dazzling multitude of various ideas, practices and way of life in different parts of the world
• Acquainting the Chinese

The Chinese customs

• Chinese customs are an integral part of being a Chinese
• Customs are shaped by culture, history and social factors
• Ultimately, customs maintain the links between the Chinese people and their tradition, young and old
• Qing Ming Festival 清明節

The Chinese names

• To a stranger, Chinese names may sound like "pots & pans"
• However, Chinese names are much more than sounds, they are symbolic and reminds the Chinese of their roots and embody the hopes of their elders

The Chinese clans & dialects

• It is insufficient to know the Chinese people by one country and language
• In fact, Chinese people originate from different clans with their own culture and language (or dialect)
• The origins of clans can be classified into historical and geographical aspects

Chinese symbolism

• The Chinese people strongly believe in symbolism

Chinese thoughts & philosophy

• As varied as their culture, the Chinese people have evolved and continued to influence their way of life, in regard to the surroundings & themselves
• Over the centuries, teachers and scholars have passed on knowledge that defines the modern Chinese
• Bonsai

The Overseas Chinese

• Over the last few centuries since the Industrial Revolution, numerous mainland Chinese have migrated overseas to study, work, marry and continue their way of life
• In the foreign & often hostile lands, the Chinese associations are formed for support & protection
• Overseas Chinese may be introduced here in regions:
• ASEAN
• Oceania
• Middle East
• Africa
• Eastern Europe
• Western Europe
• Latin America
• North America

The Chinese characteristics

• From the appearance of a person, how do you know if this is a Chinese?
• There are general features that distinguish the Chinese people from other races:
• Facial features
• Body
• Dressing
• Mannerism
• Places frequented

The Chinese dilemma

• The Chinese people live around the world and cross-cultural marriages and experiences bring opportunities and challenges
• How do the Chinese continue their way of life?
• Are the Chinese roots important and worth preserving?
• What does it mean to be Chinese?

The Chinese medicine

• Having its roots in ancient history, the Chinese thus maintain a link with their past through various means
• One of the most important is the Chinese medicine or alternative medicine in Western terminology
• The Chinese medicine is rather special due to its emphasis on total well-being, heavily influenced by Taoist philosophy
• Herbs and acupuncture are the best known

The Chinese Calendar

• The Chinese being historically an agricultural civilisation follow a calendar based on revolutions of the sun, with corrections to account for revolutions of the moon (the lunisolar calendar)
• On the other hand, the Western world follows the solar calendar
• While the Muslim world follows the lunar calendar
• Important dates of the lunar calendar includes:
• The Lunar New Year
• Lunar festivals