Chinese Culture
By: Kalina & Alberta
Chinese Clothing...
Did you know in ancient China only the Emperor could wear the fanciest silk robes?
Some traditional clothing in the Chinese culture is...
zori
laqured sandals that sometimes have 'legs' to keep from puddles & snow.
tabi
Buttoned socks that have a split toe to wear Okobo & Zori.
okobo
sandals that have large platforms mostly made of wood and lacquered straps.
obi
large waist band wrapped around kimono
Lotus shoes
Lotus shoes are special shoes used for foot binding.
Obi-jime
it's a small chord belt to tie the obi into place. its also very decorative.
Chinese foods
- Did you know that in order to grow rice they plant it on terraces and then flood the terraces.
- One of the many Chinese beliefs is that rice is a gift of the animals.
Some other things you will find in the Chinese culture...
Guiardian Lioness
- representative of the circle of life.
Guardian Lion
- repisentative of bravery
Lily
- Given to young women on their wedding and/or birthdays.
- Means "the bringer of sons"
Music
The Erhu is known as the Chinese guitar
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