In terms of culture, the Manchus have made important contributions to Chinese national culture. Books such as "Phonetic Interpretation", "Mathematical Essence", "Lixiang Kaocheng", and "Imperial Map of the Imperial Palace" compiled by Xuanye, the saint ancestor of the Qing Dynasty, all have high scientific value. Early Manchu works, in addition to "Manchu Old Documents", "Manzhou Shilu" and Tu Lichen's "Foreign Land Records", there are also a large number of essential books for learning Manchu, such as "Qingwen Enlightenment" and "Qingwen Dianyao" Even "Qing Wenjian" and so on. "Qing Wenjian" has been updated many times and compiled into a Manchu dictionary in five different ethnic languages ??- "Imperial Five-Title Qing Wenjian". Cultural exchange is an important reference material. Translation of books is also very common, mainly Chinese classics, most of which have Manchu translations. In addition to official books, folk tales such as "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", "The Romance of the West Chamber", "The Plum in the Golden Vase", "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio", etc. all have Manchu translations. Among them, "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio" translated by Zak Dan is the best, with a very high level of writing.
The Manchus have a large number of writers. The "Side Hat Collection" and "Drinking Water Collection" written by Nalan Xingde, a famous early poet, are fresh, graceful, vivid and natural. They are comparable to Zhu Yizun and Chen Weisong, who were famous in the world of poetry at that time, and were collectively known as the "Three Great Masters". "A Dream of Red Mansions" written by Cao Xueqin in the mid-Qianlong period is a great realist work that pushed the art of Chinese classical novel creation to an unprecedented peak and became one of the world's literary masterpieces. A Manchu nationality, Mr. Lao She is not only a famous novelist and dramatist, but also an outstanding folk artist. His works are numerous and widely praised. He deserves to be called a contemporary "people's artist".
The Manchus advocated Neo-Confucianism, and Manchu great Confucians once translated books such as "Great Learning", "The Doctrine of the Mean", "The Analects of Confucius" and "The Classic of Filial Piety" into Manchu to teach the banner people.
The art of calligraphy and painting of the Manchus has also reached a very high level. A large number of people, from emperors and princes to ordinary Manchu literati, were interested in painting, and many famous painters emerged. Tiebao and Yongli are famous Manchu calligraphers. They are as famous as Weng Fanggang and Liu Yong, and are also known as the Four Great Calligraphers. The calligraphy of Emperors Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong is still praised by calligraphers. Qi Gong, a great contemporary calligrapher, is also Manchu.
The Eight Banners disciples created many popular literary and artistic forms, such as drum books, string music, etc. Since the late Qing Dynasty, many Manchu folk performing artists have emerged. Famous people in the art world include Zhao Xingyuan, Shuang Houping, Jin Wanchang, Xie Ruizhi, Pin Zhengsan, Chang Shutian, Cheng Shutang, Rong Jianchen, Chang Baofu, Lian Kuoru, Hou Baolin, Guan Xuezeng, etc. These folk performers have reached a very high level in their performing arts and have a great influence on future generations.
In terms of food culture, the food of the northern ethnic groups and the food of the Han people are combined, and there is the famous Manchu and Han banquet.
In terms of medical culture, special attention is paid to the precious medicines found in the mountains and forests of Northeast China. At the same time, health care forms such as hot spring bathing are also promoted, which has an important role in promoting the development of traditional Chinese medicine.