Thinking of making a tourist trip to the Celestial Empire, it will be useful to first learn the main traditions of China. This is an ancient country with its centuries-old customs and distinctive customs that have evolved over millennia. In its history, there are specific rules of etiquette and norms, without knowledge of which one can easily get lost in this great power.
As soon as you step on this earth, you will immediately realize that the hallmarks of the Chinese people are hospitality and non-conflict. This friendly nation is always ready.
Explain, show, and even help you get things to your destination. They respect visitors and visitors to their homeland. The Chinese show signs of increased attention to their visitors. And seeing off the guest, they will bring him not only to the door, but they will personally put him in a taxi and wait for his departure.
The definition of "Chinese tradition", of course, includes holidays. One of them is birthday. No special rituals are performed on this occasion. Unless on the table there is always a special noodle as a symbol of a long and prosperous life. By treating, they certainly praise the dishes. In this situation, even burping at the table is permissible. It is customary to give for the holidays mostly food, drinks, sweets, fruits. The main thing is that what acts as a gift is present in an even number. Because an odd number is a sign of trouble and failure. But even-numbered values need to be careful. The customs and traditions of China attribute to the number “4” notoriety, considering it the most unhappy. This happened due to the fact that the pronunciation of this word practically coincides with the word "death". Watches as a gift are also a bad sign associated with mourning, doom. Sometimes the price tag is not intentionally removed from the presentation in order to show its value, as well as the guest’s disposition to the owner.
New Year is another significant national event in the life of the Chinese. It is celebrated on the lunar calendar and personifies the arrival of spring. Most often falls on one of the February days. It is celebrated for about a month. At the same time, dances, round dances, noisy festivities, theatrical performances are arranged; everywhere sticking notes with wishes for the future. These days, a strict rule is to visit relatives and friends.
China's traditions include countless beliefs. This is a rather superstitious nation, unconditionally convinced of the existence of spirits and higher powers. Hence the many national holidays with interesting ceremonies and the performance of rites. These are the days of the Dragon, Moon, Lanterns, Tea, and the festivals of Peonies, Water, Kite, and numerous carnivals with solemn festivities, reincarnations, magnificent rituals and fireworks.
The traditions and customs of China play a significant role in choosing clothes of one or another color. For example, in some provinces the green tint is strongly associated with treason. And therefore, even a tourist dressed in this color will inevitably expect mockingly sympathetic glances, not to mention the local population. Yellow is an indicator of power, strength and authority. In ancient times, only the emperor wore robes of this color. White has long been considered mourning. Although for some time now in large centers they began to supplement it with an element of black (for example, with a ribbon or bandage). This combination is only suitable for funerals. It is also not accepted to wear pure white clothes in everyday life. But the Chinese have a red color in high esteem. It symbolizes the sun, fun, warmth, awakening of life. Very popular in the days of the New Year festivals. This color decorates restaurants, hotels, city streets. Postcards, wrapping paper for gifts and souvenirs are drawn in red. But since it is more characteristic of solemn occasions, it is not very appropriate in a business setting.
Undoubtedly, the ancient traditions of China today are significantly influenced by Western Europe, America, in connection with which they are transformed, acquire a new sound. But this does not mean that non-observance of the most important rules and customs that have developed over millennia becomes possible. And even if you are a foreigner, it is better to play it safe and find out what to do in a given situation, what to wear, how to behave at the table, than to appear in the eyes of the local population as a "dark", "dense" barbarian. After all, as the proverb says (although not Chinese): "They don’t go to someone else’s monastery with their charter." So, being in distant countries, you need to show tolerance and respect for the norms and orders prevailing there.