Chinese History Essay

coexistence of different religions, the Chinese religions give a thorough illustration and explanation on how the Daoism, Buddhism, and Confucian can merge together harmoniously: as Chinese culture was influenced by Daoism, Buddhism and Confucian simultaneously, there appeared a unique religious ideology: “Three religions in one”. The three religions interacted, influenced and coexisted with the others, and this ideology became a dominant and irreplaceable part of in Chinese culture. In order to…

The history of the origin, migration, and culture between different families can end up quite similar and different. After interviewing Kaier’s and Josh’s families on their origin, migration, and culture, they realized how similar their past and current generations’ family was. While both families come from China, celebrate similar events, and immigrated to America because of better living conditions, Josh’s parents grew up in America while Kaier’s family did not, thus Josh is second generation…

The spectacular author and civil rights activist, Pearl S. Buck, was born on June 26, 1892, in Hillsboro, West Virginia. She grew up bilingual, knowing both English and Chinese since her mother was from China ("Pearl S. Buck”). She spent ten years of her life living in Nanjing, China. The Chinese in Nanjing were much more influenced by Western ideas than the Northern farmers, and Pearl Buck began to write about the young people's conflicts between the old and new ways of culture ("A Guide to…

The Cheongsam was first considered as ‘cool’ in the 1920s in Shanghai, and its audiences were the “students, teachers, and ladies from wealthy families” (Hong Kong Museum of History). Because the Cheongsam was a luxury garment in the 1920s, it was only affordable for members of the upper class, including celebrities and public figures. Looking at this from a rhetorical perspective and relating it to the logos of my argument,…

that. However, as a child of first generation immigrants, I did not live in a tight-knit immigrant community, and my parents did not bring many elements of their home culture into the house. I grew up listening to American music, learning American history, and my friends were predominantly non-Asian. As a result, I never understood much about my parents’ background, and Taiwanese culture. Sensing my curiosity about my background (perhaps from the number of questions I began asking them), the…

San Francisco music tends to have a lot of Latin influence. The Bay Area is the home of famous rock groups like Journey and Santana, and rap artists like Too Short and Luniz. The Latin influence in San Francisco music is a result of California’s history with Mexico and the fact the it still borders…

am applying to Leiden University due to its reputation as an astounding institute of higher education with a highly accomplished faculty, as well as, its suitability to my research interests. The History, Arts and Culture of Asia MA is a unique opportunity to gain a thorough knowledge of East Asian history and culture with a focus on visual and material culture. My academic interests center on cross-cultural interactions during the early modern period manifested in visual and material culture. I…

“Hidden History of Portland Oregon” by JD Chandler, shows the reader that Portland was not the greatest state back then. “Portland was the most racist state outside the south” The roles of the immigrants have played in the founding and formation of the Pacific Northwest and Portland in particular. The Chinese immigration arrived in Portland in 1851, and since then, they have faced multiple hardships to be able to stay in Portland. In 1872, the city of Portland was awakened with a city fire,…

‘When the Chinese prepare a meal, they always have a Yin-Yang point of view. If a dish or two is heaty, Yang, there is always another dish that is cooling, Yin, to complement it and to maintain a Yin and Yang balance,’ said my friend’s mom whom I have interviewed about her perception on the idea of Yin and Yang. In my friend’s point of view, 'Yang is male and Yin is his counterpart. This may be arguable for the minority but it is true for most people’. ‘Yin represents the winter, the cold,…

people of China were exposed to the Western world through trade and conflicts like the Opium Wars. The influences that resulted from these exposures, as well as aspects of traditional Chinese Culture led to the modern Chinese government to become communist. Communism changed China and its people forever. Throughout history, China was ruled by the Han people and the emperor with his imperial family. And though now it was being ruled by the Manchus, China still remained much the same as it had…