ALL ABOUT CHINA II

ChinaTEAM: Angulo Ahumada Androw O.

Ortiz Arambula Adriel R.

Cortés Maldonado Marcos Jaziel

Chinese writing

In the Chinese alphabet they don’t use letters they use symbols called KANGI.

Language: Mandarin Chinese

Culture and Religion

Here are several traditions that are from language to religion.

Religions:Buddhism Confucianism

and Taoism

Capital and most Populous city

Capital: Beijing

Most Populous city : Shanghai

PLACES:

•Chinese Wall

•Forbiden City

Gastronomy:  The dim sum is a very popular dish in China often taken as a snack mid-morning or during the first afternoon tea together.

Shark fin soup : This soup is considered China a whole delicacy usually served on special occasions, such as weddings, New Year celebration , etc. , sometimes mainly because it is considered as a symbol of prestige and health.

Rice congee : also known as jook , is a dish that is cooked in China for over two thousand years ago and is considered easy to digest. Is a kind of porridge or soup in which rice is mixed with other grains and meats , vegetables and some flavoring to enhance the flavor .

Famous people

LAO-TSE-TUN:

CONFUSIO:

BRUCE LEE :

BUDHA

Jackie Chan

Cloth (Dress Code) Chinese people dress in a Mao suit.

Always remove your shoes when entering someone's home. This rule is virtually universal in China. Normally, your host will provide sandals to wear while you are there.

If you receive guests in your room or at home, it's always good to make sure you have extras sandals.

As to attend a ceremony such as a wedding, it is best not to wear white, at least fully, since in reality

White color traditionally associated with funeral ceremonies.

Population

The population of China is: 1.957 billion

( 2015)

Flag

The red color represents the revolution and the stars represents the unity of revolutionary people under the leadership of the Communist Party of China.

Festivities (HOLIDAY)

Chinese New Year or Spring Festival. January 1st.

The whole country is virtually paralyzed. It is a family holiday, the day before the house thoroughly cleaned, if debts are paid before the year progresses.

Feast of Lanterns. January 15th.

Festival of Pure Brightness. April 5th.

•Feast of the dead, visiting graves of ancestors.

Dragon Boat Festival between Han and Miao. May 5th.

It commemorates the suicide of poet Qu Yuan, who protest the decay of his kingdom.

Currency

The official currency is the YUANG

Due to the important commerce they have with different Country Dollars and Euros are very well welcome.