Things Chinese
Publisher:
China Travel & Tourism Press
Publication:
1/2002
Languages:
English
Binding:
Paperback
ISBN/SKU:
9787503218569
Pages:
267
Sizes:
202 x 138mm
Weight:
0.4500
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Many travellers through China ask questions like: Why do the Chinese eat dumplings? Why do they post portraits of the Gate Guardian God on their doors? Why do they let off firecrackers on New Year's Day? What's the purpose of the ceremonial columns in front of Tian'anmen Gate? The English edition of Things Chinese was published in 1994 to answer such questions and has been reprinted twice since. Now, with additional illustrations, this new edition has an entirely different look - glossy pages, full-colour photgraphs. Very handsome indeed! Contents: Ancient Relics; Folk Arts & Architecture; Calligraphy & Painting; Articles of Everyday Use; Clothing; Drinks & Snacks; Lucky Things; Entertainment; Medicine, etc. Appendix: A Brief Chinese Chronology
The originality of this book is to focus on things of Chinese daily life to learn about Chinese culture. Articles are organized by topics (ancient relics, folk arts, architecture, calligraphy and painting, articles of everyday use, clothing, drinks and snacks, entertainment and medicine). Each article contains about one page text + pictures.