Do you know about the rich Chinese culture?

Do you know about the ancient chinese culture?

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The Ancient Chinese Culture had a variety of jewels of art and crafts. Important artefacts popular in their culture include Bronze vessels, Folk Toys, Calligraphy, Music, Painting, Jade, Making Kites, Lacquer Ware, Porcelain and Pottery. Ancient Chinese used Lacquer in their art. Lacquer is a clear coating made from the sap of the Sumac trees. It was used to add beauty and shine to art pieces. The famous martial arts technique evolved from China giving variety to its beautiful culture and diversity. The Chinese used Lacquer art mostly. Lacquer is made by using natural ingredients.

Clothing

The Ancient Chinese people were divided into two classes:

1. Rich people

2. Poor People

Different classes wore different clothing material accordingly

Rich People

The rich class wore clothes made of silk. And there were stringent rules for the type of clothes people were allowed to wear. Silk was only allowed to high-ranking officials and members of the Emperor’s Court. And poor would even get punished if they wore silk.

Poor People

Poor ones used Hemp to make their clothes. Hemp is a rough material made from plant fibre.

Colour

There were also strict rules for the colors that people would wear. Like Only the Emperor could wear Yellow color.

Belief System

There were three major belief systems in China:

1. Taoism

2. Confucianism

3. Buddhism

1. Taoism

Taoism is a belief that people should be one with nature and all the living things have a universal force flowing through them. They did not have any rules and regulations. They believed that nature has two balancing forces , Yang and Yin.

2. Confucianism

Confucius' teachings are followed in the Confucian belief system. They focus on treating others with politeness, respect and fairness.

3. Buddhism

Buddhism came from India. It is based on the concept of Karma. Karma says that all the actions have consequences and whatever action you take today will come back in the future to help you (or hurt you).