Chinese Culture

Date: 2010.01.09 | Category: Chinese | Tags: chinese,chinese culture,chinese culture and traditions,chinese culture center,chinese culture facts,chinese culture for kids,education,language,learning,reference

A Renaissance of Chinese Culture

Over the past four years, under the auspices of New Tang Dynasty TV (NTDTV), a group of artists and scholars have breathed new life into Chinese culture. Together they have produced a world class annual cultural show that is bringing about a renaissance of ancient Chinese culture and traditons. Their annual global Chinese New Year Spectacular is touring the world’s top theaters around the globe. In just a few short years the production has grown from seven performances in five cities in 2004, to 76 performances in 30 cities in 2007. Audiences have swelled, in turn, with last year’s shows landing on Billboard Magazine’s number seven slot for most successful productions. But the real story lies not in the figures, however striking they may be, but in the meaning of it all. Behind the numbers is a tale of tragedy, perseverance, hope, and renewal.

After the takeover in China by the communists in 1949, traditional Chinese culture and spiritual traditions were destroyed and outlawed. Almost all the temples and many invaluable art treasures were smashed and burned. They, the communists, then went ahead to change history books and brainwashing generations of Chinese With party culture, class struggle and Marxist ideology.

Many of the show’s artists and creators have firsthand experience of the oppression of traditional culture and human rights. One of them is artistic director Rutang Chen who went through the pain and humiliation of the Cultural Revolution. He and his wife were separated and sent to the countryside to be “reformed” through hard labor—all for the crime of being artists who played the cello and flute. Years later, when they were allowed to play their instruments again in China’s leading Central Symphony Orchestra, all classical and traditional music had to be scrapped in favor of patriotic songs. Many orchestras were disbanded altogether.

With NTDTV’s shows, gone are the red flags of Chinese communism. Gone are the pirouetting People’s Liberation Army soldiers. Gone are all those lyrics crafted to stir patriotism. In their absence is a cultural space that has been missing for years.

Instead, NTDTV’s Spectacular serves up China’s best traditional arts in all their glory, vigor, and spiritual robustness. Many traditional Chinese instruments are used, and costumes are faithfully recreated from old manuscripts, paintings and pottery. Everything, including the magnificent backdrops, evoke the grandeur of China’s great dynasties and legends of remote history.

You can see it in each carefully placed step of the Lotus Arts Troupe dancers. You can hear it in the deep, heartfelt playing of the Erhu, an ancient Chinese two-stringed violin. And you can feel it in each act—that intangible ingredient that makes the difference between ordinary and magical.

This is Chinese culture brought to life by people who live it. But it’s also culture meant to inspire, ennoble, and nurture its audience. Unlike shows produced in China, where under communist rule today much of the arts is like a plastic veneer, playing to the fancy of the passing tourist, the NTDTV show runs deep—true to the profound, 5,000 year-old culture of China.

Between January and March the 2007 NTDTV Chinese New Year Spectacular tours Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Washington, DC, and major cities in Canada, Europe and Asia.

About the Author

John Augustyn writes about traditional Chinese culture and art. For more info about the NTDTV Chinese New Year Spectacular in your city/area, please visit:
http://shows.ntdtv.com
http://www.ntdtv.com

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21st Century Chinese Cyberwarfare $119.49 New – 21st Century Chinese Cyberwarfare draws from a combination of business, cultural, historical, linguistic and the author’s personal experience to attempt to explain China to the uninitiated. The objective of the book is to raise awareness of the fact that the People’s Republic of China is using a combination of their unique culture, language, and political will, known as Chinese Communism, to maintain their cultural heritage. This book is the first to gather the salient information regardi

21st Century Chinese Cyberwarfare $180 New – 21st Century Chinese Cyberwarfare draws from a combination of business, cultural, historical, linguistic and the author’s personal experience to attempt to explain China to the uninitiated. The objective of the book is to raise awareness of the fact that the People’s Republic of China is using a combination of their unique culture, language, and political will, known as Chinese Communism, to maintain their cultural heritage. This book is the first to gather the salient information regardi

21st Century Management: Keeping Ahead of the Japanese and Chinese $5 Used – Why are businesses in Japan so successful? Can Japanese and Chinese “open” management styles be adopted by Western companies? These are just some of the questions the author, well-versed in Asian culture, sets out to respond to in this thought-provoking book.

21st Century Management: Keeping Ahead of the Japanese and Chinese $12.06 New – Why are businesses in Japan so successful? Can Japanese and Chinese “open” management styles be adopted by Western companies? These are just some of the questions the author, well-versed in Asian culture, sets out to respond to in this thought-provoking book.

21st Century Management: Keeping Ahead of the Japanese and Chinese $12 New – Why are businesses in Japan so successful? Can Japanese and Chinese “open” management styles be adopted by Western companies? These are just some of the questions the author, well-versed in Asian culture, sets out to respond to in this thought-provoking book.

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250 Essential Japanese Kanji Characters $52.59 Learning kanji-the system of Japanese writing based on Chinese characters-is the most challenging aspect of the Japanese language. 250 Essential Japanese Kanji Volumes 1 and 2 are time-tested books that have now been enhanced and revised using proven methods from the Kanji Text Research Group at the University of Tokyo. These updated editions contain all 410 kanji required for the United States College Board AP Japanese Language and Culture Course Exam, along with Advanced Placement Exam Practice questions. Each lesson helps you master a new group of kanji, with either an etymology or a memory aid offered to give students a basis for understanding and memorizing the kanji systematically and correctly.

250 Essential Japanese Kanji Characters Volume 2 Revised Edition $3.95 Used – Learning kanji-the system of Japanese writing based on Chinese characters-is the most challenging aspect of the Japanese language. 250 Essential Japanese Kanji Volumes 1 and 2 are time-tested books that have now been enhanced and revised using proven methods from the Kanji Text Research Group at the University of Tokyo. These updated editions contain all 410 kanji required for the United States College Board AP Japanese Language and Culture Course Exam, along with Advanced Placement Exam

250 Essential Japanese Kanji Characters Volume 2 Revised Edition $6.9 New – Learning kanji-the system of Japanese writing based on Chinese characters-is the most challenging aspect of the Japanese language. 250 Essential Japanese Kanji Volumes 1 and 2 are time-tested books that have now been enhanced and revised using proven methods from the Kanji Text Research Group at the University of Tokyo. These updated editions contain all 410 kanji required for the United States College Board AP Japanese Language and Culture Course Exam, along with Advanced Placement Exam P

250 Essential Japanese Kanji Characters Volume 2 Revised Edition $6.94 Used – Learning kanji-the system of Japanese writing based on Chinese characters-is the most challenging aspect of the Japanese language. 250 Essential Japanese Kanji Volumes 1 and 2 are time-tested books that have now been enhanced and revised using proven methods from the Kanji Text Research Group at the University of Tokyo. These updated editions contain all 410 kanji required for the United States College Board AP Japanese Language and Culture Course Exam, along with Advanced Placement Exam

250 Essential Japanese Kanji Characters Volume 2 Revised Edition $3.91 New – Learning kanji-the system of Japanese writing based on Chinese characters-is the most challenging aspect of the Japanese language. 250 Essential Japanese Kanji Volumes 1 and 2 are time-tested books that have now been enhanced and revised using proven methods from the Kanji Text Research Group at the University of Tokyo. These updated editions contain all 410 kanji required for the United States College Board AP Japanese Language and Culture Course Exam, along with Advanced Placement Exam P

2GB Red Momo Bear USB Flash Drive Flash Memory U Disk – "I Love China" (Red) $8.22 This red momo bear wears Chinese flag with “I Love China” on the chest. If you like the Chinese culture or want to send a gift to your Chinese friend, this red momo bear shaped 2GB USB flash drive is a wonderful choice.

3 Ethnics Under One Roof $98.53 New – This book discuss on the basic concepts of culture and ethnic relation in Malaysia. The 3 major ethnics, namely, Malay, Chinese and Indian will be the main focus in this manuscript. Reader will be exposed with the concept of ethnic relation from the Islamic perspective as well as Malaysian approach in dealing with it. By reading this book, audience will understand the government objective to generate a Malaysian society from it’s own perspective will be fulfilled. Other than that it is hop

3 Ethnics Under One Roof $63.67 New – This book discuss on the basic concepts of culture and ethnic relation in Malaysia. The 3 major ethnics, namely, Malay, Chinese and Indian will be the main focus in this manuscript. Reader will be exposed with the concept of ethnic relation from the Islamic perspective as well as Malaysian approach in dealing with it. By reading this book, audience will understand the government objective to generate a Malaysian society from it’s own perspective will be fulfilled. Other than that it is hop

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3 Ethnics Under One Roof $98.53 Used – This book discuss on the basic concepts of culture and ethnic relation in Malaysia. The 3 major ethnics, namely, Malay, Chinese and Indian will be the main focus in this manuscript. Reader will be exposed with the concept of ethnic relation from the Islamic perspective as well as Malaysian approach in dealing with it. By reading this book, audience will understand the government objective to generate a Malaysian society from it’s own perspective will be fulfilled. Other than that it is ho

40.5 Necklace with Dark Purple Jade on Wax Linen $239 Complement tanned skin and add an element of bohemian luxury this summer with Chan Luu’s purple jade necklace. Traditionally having lucky powers in Chinese culture, Jade was revered in ancient times as being even more valuable than gold for its positive feng shui properties.Vietnamese designer Chan Luu began her line of handmade jewellery and accessories in 1996 and has since made avid fans of a number of Hollywood A-listers. Inspired by a variety of different cultures around the globe, her clothing line reflects a bohemian eclecticism that is down to earth, stylish and natural. Chan Luu

40.5 Necklace with Yellow Jade Stones $239 Complement tanned skin and add an element of bohemian luxury this summer with Chan Luu’s yellow jade necklace. Traditionally having lucky powers in Chinese culture, Jade was revered in ancient times as being even more valuable than gold for its positive feng shui properties.Vietnamese designer Chan Luu began her line of handmade jewellery and accessories in 1996 and has since made avid fans of a number of Hollywood A-listers. Inspired by a variety of different cultures around the globe, her clothing line reflects a bohemian eclecticism that is down to earth, stylish and natural. Chan Luu

4GB Red Momo Bear USB Flash Drive Flash Memory U Disk – "I Love China" (Red) $9.23 This red momo bear wears Chinese flag with “I Love China” on the chest. If you like the Chinese culture or want to send a gift to your Chinese friend, this red momo bear shaped 4GB USB flash drive is a wonderful choice.

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56 Ethnic Groups in China: Paintings by Dai Dunbang $5.43 Used – 56 Ethnic Groups in China introduces the various ethnic groups that together contribute to the rich culture and diversity of the Chinese nation. The styles and features of each group are revealed through detailed observation of characteristics, customs and habits, apparel and accouterments.

56 Ethnic Groups in China: Paintings by Dai Dunbang $11.25 New – “56 Ethnic Groups in China” introduces the various ethnic groups that together contribute to the rich culture and diversity of the Chinese nation. The styles and features of each group are revealed through detailed observation of characteristics, customs and habits, apparel and accouterments.

56 Ethnic Groups in China: Paintings by Dai Dunbang $6.49 Used – 56 Ethnic Groups in China introduces the various ethnic groups that together contribute to the rich culture and diversity of the Chinese nation. The styles and features of each group are revealed through detailed observation of characteristics, customs and habits, apparel and accouterments.

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7 Continents 9 Lives $19.95 Fay Chiang’s work is complex. Born of anger, it is ultimately optimistic about the importance of the artist as a preserver and perpetuator of culture, and of the self-determination of the individual in a society in which pressures to conform persist. Her unflinching sense of fairness and justice and her intolerance of hypocrisy seem at odds with her joie de vivre and good humor. In truth, her tenacity and clear vision are the strength of her work, both artistic and political.Fay Chiang is a writer, artist and community/cultural activist living and working in Chinatown and the Lower East Side of New York City for the past four decades. Raised in the backroom of a laundry in Queens by immigrant parents from Guandong, China, she writes from her experiences as a woman of color from the working class. She believes culture is a psychological weapon to reclaim our past, define our present and to envision possibilities for our future; that the development of culture is an integral part of progressive social change and social justice movements.”. . .through her words we feel the crackle and pain of being othered. . . .” states John Kuo Wei Tchen of New York University and the Museum of Chinese in America

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A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts $16.99 According to Chinese tradition, those who die hungry or unjustly come back to haunt the living. Some are appeased with food. But not all ghosts are successfully mollified. In this chilling collection of stories, Ying Chang Compestine takes readers on a journey through time and across different parts of China. From the building of the GreatWall in 200 BCE to themodern day of iPods, hungry ghosts continue to torment those who wronged them. At once a window into the history and culture of China and an ode to Chinese cuisine, this assortment of frightening tales–complete with historical notes and delectable recipes–will both scare and satiate!

A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts: A Collection of Deliciously Frightening Tales $7.62 New – According to Chinese tradition, those who die hungry or unjustly come back to haunt the living. Some are appeased with food. But not all ghosts are successfully mollified. In this chilling collection of stories, Ying Chang Compestine takes readers on a journey through time and across different parts of China. From the building of the GreatWall in 200 BCE to themodern day of iPods, hungry ghosts continue to torment those who wronged them. At once a window into the history and culture of Chi

A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts: A Collection of Deliciously Frightening Tales $0.01 According to Chinese tradition, those who die hungry or unjustly come back to haunt the living. Some are appeased with food. But not all ghosts are successfully mollified. In this chilling collection of stories,Ying Chang Compestine takes readers on a journey through time and across different parts of China. From the building of the GreatWall in 200 BCE to themodern day of iPods, hungry ghosts continue to torment those who wronged them. At once a window into the history and culture of China and an ode to Chinese cuisine, this assortment of frightening tales—complete with historical notes and delectable recipes—will both scare and satiate!

A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts: A Collection of Deliciously Frightening Tales $9.99 According to Chinese tradition, those who die hungry or unjustly come back to haunt the living. Some are appeased with food. But not all ghosts are successfully mollified. In this chilling collection of stories,Ying Chang Compestine takes readers on a journey through time and across different parts of China. From the building of the GreatWall in 200 BCE to themodern day of iPods, hungry ghosts continue to torment those who wronged them. At once a window into the history and culture of China and an ode to Chinese cuisine, this assortment of frightening tales—complete with historical notes and delectable recipes—will both scare and satiate!

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A Basic Confucius: An Introduction to the Wisdom and Advice of China’s Greatest Sage $1.9 Used – Confucian thought is one of the founding pillars of Chinese civilization. This book contains some of the more eclectic tenets of Confucius and his disciples compiled from The Four Books and other works. Each quote features an accompanying historical vignette displayed on the opposite page. Offers an outstanding introduction to the world of Chinese philosophy and culture.

A Basic Confucius: An Introduction to the Wisdom and Advice of China’s Greatest Sage $5.58 Used – Confucian thought is one of the founding pillars of Chinese civilization. This book contains some of the more eclectic tenets of Confucius and his disciples compiled from The Four Books and other works. Each quote features an accompanying historical vignette displayed on the opposite page. Offers an outstanding introduction to the world of Chinese philosophy and culture.

A Bitter Revolution $30.07 In this powerful new look at modern China, Rana Mitter goes back to a pivotal moment in Chinese history to uncover the origins of the painful transition from pre-modern to modern. Mitter identifies May 4, 1919, as the defining moment of China’s twentieth-century history. On that day, outrage over the Paris peace conference triggered a vast student protest that led in turn to the May Fourth Movement. Just seven years before, the 2,000-year-old imperial system had collapsed. Now a new group of urban, modernizing thinkers began to reject Confucianism and traditional culture in general as hindrances in the fight against imperialism, warlordism, and the oppression of women and the poor. Forward-looking, individualistic, and embracing youth, this New Culture movement made a lasting impact on the critical decades that followed. Throughout each of the dramatically different eras that followed, the May 4 themes persisted, from the insanity of the Cultural Revolution to China’s recent romance with space-age technology.

A Bitter Revolution : China’s struggle with the modern world $22 China today is poised to play a key role on the world stage, but in the early twentieth century the situation was very different. In this powerful new look at modern China, Rana Mitter goes back to a pivotal moment in Chinese history to uncover the origins of the painful transition from pre-modern to modern world. Mitter identifies May 4, 1919, as the defining moment of China’s twentieth-century history. On that day, outrage over the Paris peace conference triggered a vast student protest that led in turn to “the May Fourth Movement.” Just seven years before, the 2,000-year-old imperial system had collapsed. Now a new group of urban, modernizing thinkers began to reject Confucianism and traditional culture in general as hindrances in the fight against imperialism, warlordism, and the oppression of women and the poor. Forward-looking, individualistic, embracing youth, this “New Culture movement” made a lasting impact on the critical decades that followed: the 1940s, with the war against Japan and the civil war between the Nationalist Party and the Communists; the 1960s, with the bizarre, seemingly anarchic world of Mao Zedong’s Cultural Revolution; and the 1980s, with the rise of a semi-market economy against the backdrop of continued single-party rule and growing inequality. Throughout each of these dramatically different eras, the May 4 themes persisted, from the insanity of the Cultural Revolution to the recent romance with space-age technology. China, Mitter concludes, still seems to be in search of a new narrative about what the country is, and what it should become. And May 4 remains a touchstone in that search.

A Bitter Revolution: China’s Struggle with the Modern World $6.74 In this powerful new look at modern China, Rana Mitter goes back to a pivotal moment in Chinese history to uncover the origins of the painful transition from pre-modern to modern. Mitter identifies May 4, 1919, as the defining moment of China’s twentieth-century history. On that day, outrage over the Paris peace conference triggered a vast student protest that led in turn to “the May Fourth Movement.” Just seven years before, the 2,000-year-old imperial system had collapsed. Now a new group of urban, modernizing thinkers began to reject Confucianism and traditional culture in general as hindrances in the fight against imperialism, warlordism, and the oppression of women and the poor. Forward-looking, individualistic, and embracing youth, this “New Culture movement” made a lasting impact on the critical decades that followed. Throughout each of the dramatically different eras that followed, the May 4 themes persisted, from the insanity of the Cultural Revolution to China’s recent romance with space-age technology.

A Brief History of Chinese and Japanese Civilizations $147.02 This full-color introductory text emphasizes cultural history while also covering political and economic history. Each major Chinese dynasty, Japanese Shogunate, or other discrete period is covered in a separate, brief chapter. Encounters with the West (beginning in the 16th century) are also extensively covered. In addition to Conrad Schirokauer, this text has three new co-authors. Miranda Brown teaches in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and focuses on early Chinese culture. David Lurie researches the history of writing systems in Japan and also works on the cultural and intellectual history of Japan through the Heian period. Suzanne Gay is Professor of East Asian Studies at Oberlin College. Her research interests include the social and economic history of medieval Japan, with a particular emphasis on the role of commoners in history. This author team combines strong research with extensive classroom teaching experience to offer a clear, consistent, and highly readable text accessible to students with no previous knowledge of the history of China or Japan.

A Brief History of Qi $16.47 Used – “A Brief History of Qi”, takes the reader through the mysterious terrain of Chinese Medicine, Chinese language, Chinese martial arts, and ‘Qi Gong’ – a truly evocative guide to virtually all the traditional Chinese arts and sciences. This book is devoted to a topic represented by a single Chinese character, Qi. When presented with the concept of Qi, students of Chinese culture, Chinese medicine, Chinese martial arts and a wide range of Chinese traditional arts and sciences, face one of th

A Brief History of Qi $19.41 Used – “A Brief History of Qi”, takes the reader through the mysterious terrain of Chinese Medicine, Chinese language, Chinese martial arts, and ‘Qi Gong’ – a truly evocative guide to virtually all the traditional Chinese arts and sciences. This book is devoted to a topic represented by a single Chinese character, Qi. When presented with the concept of Qi, students of Chinese culture, Chinese medicine, Chinese martial arts and a wide range of Chinese traditional arts and sciences, face one of th

A Chinese Literary Mind: Culture, Creativity, and Rhetoric in Wenxin Diaolong $67.64 Used – “Wenxin diaolong” by Liu Xie (ca. 465-ca. 521) is arguably the most complex and comprehensive work of literary criticism in ancient China. For centuries it has intrigued and inspired Chinese literati, and modern English-speaking scholars have also found it an important source for inquiries into traditional Chinese poetics and aesthetics. The present volume of ten essays is the first book-length study in English of this classic work. The first two parts of the book focus on cultural tradit

A Chinese Literary Mind: Culture, Creativity, and Rhetoric in Wenxin Diaolong $46.97 Used – “Wenxin diaolong” by Liu Xie (ca. 465-ca. 521) is arguably the most complex and comprehensive work of literary criticism in ancient China. For centuries it has intrigued and inspired Chinese literati, and modern English-speaking scholars have also found it an important source for inquiries into traditional Chinese poetics and aesthetics. The present volume of ten essays is the first book-length study in English of this classic work. The first two parts of the book focus on cultural tradit

A Chinese Phrase a Day Practice Pad $3.56 Used – “A Chinese Phrase A Day” is a fun, less-intimidating way to learn some Chinese! Part of Tuttle’s bestselling page-a-day line, this new edition teaches useful everyday phrases and words. The sequence of phrases is structured to help you build your vocabulary gradually over the months. Each page includes a Chinese phrase; a short culture note; a brief, interesting fact or tip about Chinese culture; and an online audio aspect that features native speakers.

A Chinese Phrase a Day Practice Pad $6.63 Used – “A Chinese Phrase A Day” is a fun, less-intimidating way to learn some Chinese! Part of Tuttle’s bestselling page-a-day line, this new edition teaches useful everyday phrases and words. The sequence of phrases is structured to help you build your vocabulary gradually over the months. Each page includes a Chinese phrase; a short culture note; a brief, interesting fact or tip about Chinese culture; and an online audio aspect that features native speakers.

A Chinese Phrase a Day Practice Pad $11.55 New – “A Chinese Phrase A Day” is a fun, less-intimidating way to learn some Chinese! Part of Tuttle’s bestselling page-a-day line, this new edition teaches useful everyday phrases and words. The sequence of phrases is structured to help you build your vocabulary gradually over the months. Each page includes a Chinese phrase; a short culture note; a brief, interesting fact or tip about Chinese culture; and an online audio aspect that features native speakers.

A Chinese Phrase a Day Practice Pad $9.81 New – “A Chinese Phrase A Day” is a fun, less-intimidating way to learn some Chinese! Part of Tuttle’s bestselling page-a-day line, this new edition teaches useful everyday phrases and words. The sequence of phrases is structured to help you build your vocabulary gradually over the months. Each page includes a Chinese phrase; a short culture note; a brief, interesting fact or tip about Chinese culture; and an online audio aspect that features native speakers.

A Chinese-English Dictionary of Chinese Culture $48.57 Used