Gateway to Chinese Culture / ASIAPAC BOOKS / ASIAPAC Culture / Paperback

ISBN-13: 9789812293282 / 978-9812293282

ISBN-10: 9812293280

Pages 166

Printed in Singapore

Have you ever wondered about the significance of the various vibrant festivals celebrated by the Chinese people every year, or why the Chinese est with chopsticks? How did the intricate characters of their wrimen language come to be? Ancient Chinese thinkers like Confucius and Sunzi have left their mark on the Chinese culture, but who were they? And of course, Chinese cuisine, available in Chinese restaurants all over the world, hardly needs an introduction!

With a history going back some five thousand years and territories encompassing a vast geographical area across Asia, it is no wonder that the Chinese culture is such a kaleidoscope of multifarious ethnicities and customs. Join us on a tour of the ancient and colourful Chinese culture in this part of the Culture Gateway Series!

First published in 2003, this book is in its 11th reprint in 2013.

• ISBN: 9789812293282
• Cover Type: Paperback
• Page Count: 166
• Year Published: 2003