7. Peking Duck
Peking duck is a famous dish from
Beijing, enjoying world fame, and
considered as one of China's
national dishes. It is savored for its
thin and crispy skin. The
Sliced Peking duck is often eaten
with pancakes, sweet bean sauce,
or soy with mashed garlic. It is a
must-taste dish in Beijing.
9. The other major religions are
• Taoism
• Confucianism
• Islam
• Christianity
Being brought into China 2,000 years ago, it was
gradually widely accepted by most Chinese people
and developed into three sections, namely the
• Han
• Tibetan
• Southern Buddhism
11. Lao Tzu
Lao Tzŭ, illusive founder
of Taoism and author of the Tao te
ching (Book of the Way).
12. Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher,
editor, politician, and philosopher of
the Spring and Autumn
period of Chinese literature.
The philosophy of Confucius
emphasized personal and
governmental morality, correctness of
social relationships, justice.
15. Kimono
The kimono is a Japanese traditional
garment. The word "kimono", which
literally means a "thing to wear" (ki
"wear" and mono "thing"). Has come
to denote these full-length robes. The
standard plural of the word kimono
in English is kimonos, but the
unmarked Japanese plural kimono is
also sometimes used.
16. Hakama
Hakama are a type of traditional
Japanese clothing. They were
originally worn only by men.
Hakama are tied at the waist and
fall approximately to the ankles.
Hakama are worn over a kimono
(hakamashita).
18. Sushi Rolls
Shushi Rolls prepared "inside out"
are very popular outside of Japan, but
rarely found in Japan Temakizhushi
(literally: hand rolls are cone made of
Nori seaweed and filled with shushi
Rice,seafood and vegetables)
20. Two Major Religions in Japan:
Shinto
- is as old as the Japanese culture
Buddhism
- was imported from the mainland in the 6th
century. Since then, the two religions have been
co-existing relatively harmoniously and have even
complemented each other to a certain degree.
22. Noh Play
Noh Play is a major form of classical Japanese
musical drama that has been performed since the
14th century. Developed by Kan’ami and his
son Zeami, it is the oldest major theatre art still
regularly performed today.
23. Kabuki Play
Kabuki is a classical Japanese dance-drama.
Kabuki theatre is known for the stylization of its
drama and for the elaborate make up worn by
some of its performers.
