What is China’s wine culture?

Wine culture and our politics: In ancient times, we had to follow some traditional customs. For example, we offer sacrifices to our ancestors on some important festivals to express our thoughts and respect for the deceased. Then wine is one of the items that must be used in sacrifices, because during sacrifices, wine is a very good thing, and it should first be enjoyed by ancestors and gods. In ancient times, there were clear regulations on the use of wine in sacrifices. of. Moreover, when people fought in ancient times, they would use wine to stimulate the fighting spirit of warriors. Of course, if the warriors returned victoriously, they would also use wine to celebrate their achievements, so it is unusual to say that it is related to important national events.

But because it is very tempting, and drinking too much can be addictive, and it is easy to get drunk, which will not only harm our body, but also cause trouble when something happens, and alcohol is also considered This is the origin of the curse, so drinking is not just a matter for one person, but a social behavior. Especially for people of the aristocratic class, drinking has become a serious social problem, and in history, there are monarchs who are not Because addiction to drinking led to death, in order to protect their own interests, the highest rulers had to strictly control the production and consumption of alcohol until alcohol was banned.

Wine culture and our education: In fact, the most important core of our Chinese wine culture is etiquette and morality. Moreover, etiquette is generally reflected in ancient banquets, and some etiquette and etiquette among them have been passed down to this day. Nowadays, most places in China still retain the custom of three rounds, that is, whether it is a gathering of friends or entertaining guests, we must first have three drinks. At the banquet, our juniors must pay respect to their elders, or employees must pay tribute to their superiors. Sometimes, when toasting, when we juniors or employees clink glasses, the wine glass should be lower than the other person's wine glass to show our respect. For example, when serving food on the wine table, the food should be moved to the main table first. These all reflect our Chinese wine culture, which is an unwritten but very powerful etiquette. Moreover, these etiquettes have had a profound impact on our thinking and behavior in life, and have a subtle effect on us. Moreover, respecting the elderly and caring for the young, respecting the elderly as courtesy, and being modest and courteous at the wine table are both manifestations of Chinese culture. It is also our strengthening of Chinese culture.

Wine culture and our lives: With the development of society, wine has penetrated into all areas of our lives, and drinking activities have become very extensive, and gradually formed the wine culture. customs and habits. In our daily lives and social interactions, wine is closely related to us. For example, in folk activities such as festival celebrations, weddings and funerals, birthday banquets, and welcoming guests, wine is a must-have. Because drinking with friends can make us excited and friendly, and the marriage of a man and a woman is a major event in life. In a grand wedding, a very festive wedding banquet is full of joy, and the wine used in funerals shows the loyalty and filial piety of future generations. Heart, the wine on birthdays is to show the joy of life, while the wine when relatives get together is a sign of brotherhood. In short, no feast is complete without wine. There is no ceremony without wine, and without wine, there is nothing. Wine culture is a wonderful flower in our Chinese culture, but as long as it meets the above points, it can be called China's wine culture in the true sense.