The music  of China dates back to the dawn of Chinese civilization with documents and artifacts providing evidence of a well-developed musical culture as early as the Zhou Dynasty(1122 BCE – 256 BCE). Some of the oldest written music dates back to Confucius’s time. The first major well-documented flowering of Chinese music was for the qin during the Tang Dynasty, though it is known to have played a major part before the Han Dynasty. In somewhat,the ancient music of Primitive period in China are the true combination of the poem,music and dance,and also directly links to ancient peo... Read More

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About Han Ethnic Group (汉族Hànzú)   Han Ethnic Group is the essential component of the present Chinese people, which is originated from the Huaxia Group 4,000 years ago, and was called as Han since the Han Dynasty(202 B.C–220 A.D.) till now. The Han People takes more than 95% of Chinese people historically, even till today it still takes 93% of all Chinese. During its evolution, the Han people created one of the greatest culture in the world, which lasts for more than 3,500 years, and has influenced the whole culture in east Asia. According to its size and its history, it is a natural... Read More

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                  From the hinterlands of the north, to the lush jungles in the south, from the mountains of Taiwan in the east, to the top of the world in the west, China serves as home to 56 official ethnic groups. The largest group, the Han, make up over 92% of China’s vast population, and it is the elements of Han civilization that world considers “Chinese culture.” Yet, the 55 ethnic minorities, nestled away on China’s vast frontiers, maintain their own rich traditions and customs, and all are part of Chinese culture. ... Read More

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