1, emerald

Jade is one of the earliest traditional handicrafts in China. Dr Joseph Needham, a British natural scientist, once said, "Love for jade is one of the characteristics of China culture." China used jade as a symbol of power and etiquette in ancient times. The Yellow Emperor once gave jade to tribal leaders as a symbol of enjoying power. Later, in the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, jade was a sacrificial vessel to heaven and earth.

2. Chinese knot

Chinese knot is a unique hand-woven handicraft in China, and its exquisiteness and wisdom are only one aspect of ancient civilization in China. It was first knotted by sewing clothes in the Paleolithic Age, and then extended to the ritual records of the Han Dynasty, and then evolved into today's decorative techniques.

Nowadays, it is mostly used to decorate gifts and personal ornaments indoors and between relatives and friends. Because of its symmetrical and exquisite appearance, it can represent the long history of China and conform to the customs and aesthetic concepts of traditional decoration in China, so it is named Chinese knot.

3. Art ceramics

The epoch-making blue and white and underglaze red were successfully fired in Yuan Dynasty, which became the mainstream of ceramic decoration in China. Since the Ming dynasty, Dehua porcelain has become the world name card of China exported porcelain? Dehua White Porcelain is known as "China White". Porcelain art is a kind of "both ornamental and playful;" Available, investable and collectible art varieties.

4. cheongsam

Cheongsam, the traditional dress of women in China and even China in the world, is known as the quintessence of China and the national costume of women. Although there are many controversies about its definition and time, it is still one of the most splendid phenomena and forms in China's long-standing costume culture.

5. China Chess

China chess is a cultural treasure of China chess culture and Chinese nation. It has a long history, strong interest, simple and easy to understand basic rules, and has been enduring for thousands of years. China chess is a simulation of ancient wars, straight-line wars, land wars and plane wars. In ancient China, chess was listed as the art of self-cultivation of literati. Now, it is considered as a beneficial activity, which can refresh the mind and improve intelligence.

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