During the Republic of China (1912 -1949), the people had rich and varied characteristics and customs. The following are some common features:

1. Festivals: During the Republic of China, many traditional festivals were preserved, such as Spring Festival, Tomb-Sweeping Day, Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival. People will hold ceremonies such as offering sacrifices, enjoying flowers, setting off firecrackers, and dancing dragons and lions.

2. Social etiquette: During the Republic of China, social etiquette was complicated, and respect and modesty were emphasized. For example, when visiting others, we should pay attention to polite language and behavior norms, such as bow and bow, standing up to meet, etc.

3. Marriage customs: The marriage customs in the Republic of China were very complicated, including bride price, wedding car procession, wedding banquet and so on. There are also some special customs, such as the bride going through the door and paying homage to the bride.

4. Clothing style: During the Republic of China, clothing styles were diverse, influenced by western culture, and new clothes such as improved cheongsam and suits appeared. At the same time, traditional Hanfu is still popular, such as gown and double-breasted.

5. Food culture: The food culture in the Republic of China combined the characteristics of China and the West. People began to get in touch with western cooking methods and ingredients, while retaining traditional Chinese dishes. At the dinner table, the use of knives and forks and dining etiquette have also become popular.

6. Cultural entertainment: During the Republic of China, there were various forms of folk entertainment, such as opera performances, cinemas, teahouses and ferris wheel. People are keen to watch drama performances, listen to folk art, play cards, get together and so on.

These are just some examples of folk characteristics and customs in the Republic of China, and the specific situation may be different due to regions and social classes.