For this last article on culture in China, I decided to list the most popular customs and traditions in China:

MARTIAL ARTS

In sports terms, martial arts are very important in China because they are the symbol of the perfection of the soul, of self-control, self-defense and health, and represent the sense of Chinese culture. First introduced by the Warriors and adopted by the people, martial arts got richer and more complex to achieve such varied techniques it is almost impossible to master all of them!

CALLIGRAPHY

The fine arts also have a vital function in society, especially the art of calligraphy. With music, poetry and painting, calligraphy is a major arts need to master to be a "real" Chinese ☺!

This writing is a true painting done in pen which gives a very fine result.
Calligraphy is often linked to the silk painting, other noble art of China.

THE MUSIC

Music also has great significance in China even though it divides the population into two: the scholars on one side and the purely popular of the other: the first is always played sitting with one instrument and listen is a moment of great communion while the other part of the folklore: it is played by an orchestra standing and pace especially weddings, funerals, new year, shows ... it is always accompanied by lion dances and dragon!

CHINESE GARDENS

Chinese gardens are another art that must be taken extremely seriously. The Chinese have fun reproducing miniature landscapes close to their heart and which symbolize their philosophy and vision of classical China. Imperial gardens in actual size also exist everywhere in the country (especially in large cities) and allow to pass a "zen" moment to commune away from the noise of the city.

GAMES

Games of all kinds are also popular Chinese. They spend a lot of time to practice chess, card games, dominoes and even play the lottery. The fighting crickets and rooster is one of their favorite entertainment!
In the park near us, there is almost no Chinese adults who play chess as kids having fun!

RELIGION

Religion is complex in China but an integral part of the country.
Philosophies, lifestyles, beliefs and popular religious movements mingle constantly but three doctrines have their full place in the country: Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. Besides that, a symbol is important in China since ancient times: the Yin and Yang. The first symbolizes the woman and night while the second would represent the man, light and heat. It is said that these two principles govern the order of the universe and that although opposed, they complement and participate together in the running of the world.

There is still a wealth of customs and traditions has developed so china is a diverse country with many ethnic groups and as much particuliarities, but I preferred to concentrate on the main .. Especially if I had to explain all customs, it probably would take me more than 5 months in China!