Not one country has the same customs and cultures as another. The world is very diverse in the sense that there are so many different people that come from all over. During the interview process, I learned many things about China’s special foods, the role of women in society, family life and their educational system.
The first thing that Li and I talked about is foods, because each culture has special food. Talking about the special foods in China, Li mentioned that, “they do not celebrate Thanksgiving in China”. Now that didn’t really surprise me that don’t celebrate Thanksgiving because that is an American holiday. However, what did surprise me is that they celebrate a holiday called Moon Festival, which is their version of Thanksgiving. During Moon Festival, they all gather together, give their thanks and pray. While Moon Festival is happening, they eat a special cake called moon cake. In Chinese culture, a round shaped moon cake symbolizes completeness and reunion. Thus, the sharing and eating of round mooncakes among family members during the week of the festival signify the completeness and unity of families.
The next topic we talked about is the role that women play in Chinese society. One thing Li shared is that, “there is no feminist movement or talk of feminism …show more content…
One thing that is expected in the Chinese culture is that once you are done with school and financially stable you are to take care of your parents. Another thing that is different is once you turn 18 in the U.S. it is kind of expected that you start becoming independent, but in China once you turn 18 you’re still dependent on your family. In China, the elderly and family is very important because if you don’t take care of your elderly family members society tends to judge you. In China is instead of celebrating holidays with gifts and food, holidays are more for going to see your family and take care of
The first thing that Li and I talked about is foods, because each culture has special food. Talking about the special foods in China, Li mentioned that, “they do not celebrate Thanksgiving in China”. Now that didn’t really surprise me that don’t celebrate Thanksgiving because that is an American holiday. However, what did surprise me is that they celebrate a holiday called Moon Festival, which is their version of Thanksgiving. During Moon Festival, they all gather together, give their thanks and pray. While Moon Festival is happening, they eat a special cake called moon cake. In Chinese culture, a round shaped moon cake symbolizes completeness and reunion. Thus, the sharing and eating of round mooncakes among family members during the week of the festival signify the completeness and unity of families.
The next topic we talked about is the role that women play in Chinese society. One thing Li shared is that, “there is no feminist movement or talk of feminism …show more content…
One thing that is expected in the Chinese culture is that once you are done with school and financially stable you are to take care of your parents. Another thing that is different is once you turn 18 in the U.S. it is kind of expected that you start becoming independent, but in China once you turn 18 you’re still dependent on your family. In China, the elderly and family is very important because if you don’t take care of your elderly family members society tends to judge you. In China is instead of celebrating holidays with gifts and food, holidays are more for going to see your family and take care of