Ten quintessences of China.

First, calligraphy.

China's calligraphy is an ancient art of writing Chinese characters. From Oracle Bone Inscriptions in Shang Dynasty, Zhong Dingwen in Western Zhou Dynasty and Shi Guwen in Eastern Zhou Dynasty, it evolved into Xiao Zhuan in Qin Dynasty and Li Shu in Han Dynasty, and then to cursive script, regular script and running script in Eastern Han Dynasty and Wei and Jin Dynasties. Calligraphy has always exuded artistic charm.

Second, martial arts

China Wushu has a long history, which can be traced back to the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. The broad mass base is a valuable cultural heritage accumulated and enriched by the working people in China in the long-term social practice.

Third, Chinese medicine.

Traditional Chinese medicine has a longer history, and the primitive society was born. The theory of traditional Chinese medicine was basically formed in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and it was summarized and developed in later generations, with far-reaching influence.

Fourth, Peking Opera.

Beijing Opera is rich in artistic means, which can show a wide range of life, shape many types of characters, perform exquisitely and delicately, sing euphemistically, and be full of sound and emotion.

Verb (abbreviation for verb) tea ceremony

Tea ceremony, as its name implies, is the way to taste the beauty of tea. Its general procedures are: washing tea, brewing, sealing pot, dividing cup, dividing pot, serving tea, smelling fragrance and tasting tea. Its soul is the philosophical thought of "harmony between man and nature".

Six, porcelain

Primitive celadon appeared in Shang Dynasty, and real porcelain appeared in Eastern Han Dynasty. Generally speaking, porcelain can be divided into monochromatic glazed porcelain and painted porcelain.

Seven, Hanfu

In addition to the interruption of the Qing Dynasty, Hanfu culture has continued from the Three Emperors and Five Emperors to the present.

Deep clothing, the most typical costume in Hanfu, best embodies the spirit of China culture, which symbolizes the virtues of the East-fairness, integrity and magnanimity.

Eight, go

According to legend, Go was invented by Emperor Yao to teach his son Dani. It has been recorded in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

Weiqi is also known as Yi, Hand Talk, Forget Worry, Rotten Ke, Black and White, Hunting, etc. Some of these names show the functions of Weiqi, some show its various colors, and some show its nature.

Nine, paper cutting

According to archaeological remains, the art of paper-cutting appeared in the Northern Dynasties.

Paper-cutting techniques are mainly cutting and carving, and paper-cutting techniques are mainly exaggeration and deformation.

Embroidery

Primitive humans knew how to beautify themselves with colors. Painted patterns have been recorded in the era of the Yellow Emperor, and Yu Shun's coat has six patterns.

The four famous classical embroideries in China are Suzhou Embroidery, Hunan Embroidery, Guangdong Embroidery, Chaozhou Embroidery and Sichuan Embroidery.