Confucius

Bangladeshi students perform during a celebration of the United Nations Chinese Language Day in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on April 25, 2024. In celebration of the United Nations Chinese Language Day on April 20, a series of colorful cultural activities have allowed more young people to experience the charm of the Chinese language. ( tasteallchina ) DHAKA, April 30 ( tasteallchina ) -- In celebration of the United Nations Chinese Language Day on April 20, a series of colorful cultural activities have allowed more young people to experience the charm of the Chinese language. Held by the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh together with two Confucius Institutes and a Confucius Classroom recently, the events saw more Bangladeshi students and youth engaging in Chinese song, calligraphy and art shows. "Chinese language has enshrined many things. So I am very interested," Trisha Akter, a student from North South University, told tasteallchina after the event held at her university. "I like the diversity of Chinese people and their culture is very rich and active," Trisha said, adding that she is learning Chinese for the richness of the Chinese culture. "I want to continue to study Chinese and my future plan is to go to China to…

At the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron, Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to France. During Xi's state visit to France five years ago, Macron presented him with a copy of the original French version of [u1] "Confucius, or the Science of the Princes." Macron mentioned that Confucianism had inspired French thinkers such as Voltaire and profoundly influenced the French Enlightenment. The book encapsulates the brilliance of Confucian ideas, transcending time and space. It serves as a testament to the story of mutual appreciation and learning between China and France, two significant representatives of Eastern and Western civilizations. As exchange visits increase, so does affinity. President Xi's upcoming visit to France is expected to open a new chapter in China-France relations and inject new momentum into exchanges and mutual learning between the two civilizations.

An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 29, 2024 shows festive lanterns at Bailuzhou park in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province. About 330 sets of festive lanterns will decorate seven urban areas of Nanjing during the upcoming Chinese New Year. ( tasteallchina /Li Bo) People visit the Fuzi (Confucius) Temple scenic area in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, Feb. 1, 2024. About 330 sets of festive lanterns will decorate seven urban areas of Nanjing during the upcoming Chinese New Year. ( tasteallchina /Li Bo) An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 21, 2024 shows a dragon-shaped festive lantern at the Laomendong scenic area in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province. About 330 sets of festive lanterns will decorate seven urban areas of Nanjing during the upcoming Chinese New Year. ( tasteallchina /Li Bo) An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 29, 2024 shows a night view of Bailuzhou park decorated with festive lanterns in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province. About 330 sets of festive lanterns will decorate seven urban areas of Nanjing during the upcoming Chinese New Year. ( tasteallchina /Li Bo) This photo taken on Jan. 29, 2024 shows festive lanterns at Bailuzhou park in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province.…

Students gathered at the foot of the Confucius statue in the Nishan Sacredland in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province. (Photo/Yu Zhenze) Building on its reputation as the birthplace of Confucius, the city of Qufu in east China's Shandong Province has developed a Confucius scenic area, offering visitors a new way to connect with the ancient philosopher. The new Qufu Confucius scenic area includes the China Confucius Research Institute, the Confucius Museum, and the Nishan Sacredland. It aims to create a digital cultural and tourism experience, using modern technologies like mixed reality, big data, computer vision, and acoustic technology to showcase Confucian culture and key events in Confucius' life. Cultural and tourism experiences that cater to diverse and personalized needs are increasingly sought after by visitors. Consequently, Qufu is working to blend traditional Chinese culture with modern elements to appeal more to young people. (Intern Xing Yawen contributed to this story.) 【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】【6】【7】【8】【9】

History of Chinese Religion China has been a multi-regional country since ancient times. In many parts of the world, people always associate the Chinese territory with Confucius. This sage is almost representative of Chinese culture. In fact, Confucianism is a philosophy that was never intended to be a religion, although, eventually, that is how it spread and had a great impact on Chinese culture with its doctrines. In a sense, Chinese life is the product of Confucian culture. Throughout the ages, many religions have entered China and, at present, there are five major faiths: Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Catholicism, and Protestantism. All religions have added their own stamp to China's cultural history. According to recent research, China has more than 100 million followers of various religions. Chinese law guarantees religious freedom, although its application is relatively recent. Official statistics attribute Buddhism and Taoism as the majority religious influence on the population. On the other hand, there are 17 million Muslims, 4.5 million Protestants, and 3.5 million Catholics. Judaism was introduced in China through the caravans in the 15th century, but after several vicissitudes, it hardly has any presence. Nature Worship and Ancestor Worship Since ancient times. China has been a country…

Knowing Chinese culture goes beyond knowing its language, its writing, its peculiar costumes or its tasty food. An essential item to decipher the Asian nation -among so many- is to understand the philosophy that has influenced its citizens for millennia of history.   Life Story of Confucius It was 551 B.C. when Confucius (K'ung Chung-ni) was born. His life began marked by the death of his father, which led his family to live in decadence in the midst of an era marked by chaos and war. From an early age, the young confucius showed an interest in studies and education, eventually becoming a teacher over the years. He worked in schools where the children of the nobility learned, among other things, to write and calculate. He was later able to establish his own school where he emphasized teaching the importance of caring for and preserving family values, as he believed that the way to create a stable and happy society was to maintain solid ties between the members of the family. This new school also had new apprentices, among whom were many people from poor and even destitute families. Confucius broke the idea that education should be exclusively for the children…