China's Top Ten National Essences

China's Ten Top National Essences are another interpretation of Chinese culture that circulates in Internet culture. These include calligraphy, Chinese medicine, Peking opera, martial arts, paper cutting, embroidery, tea ceremony, porcelain, Hanfu and Go. I have the following personal views on the top ten national quintessences.

1. Calligraphy

Chinese calligraphy is a unique art form that transforms words into beautiful pictures through splashing ink. Calligraphy not only has elegant artistic value, but also contains rich cultural connotations. From oracle bone inscriptions to regular script, every writing form shows the wisdom and aesthetic taste of the Chinese nation.

2. Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine is based on yin, yang, five elements, internal organs and meridians, and emphasizes the concept of the unity of nature and man. Traditional Chinese medicine diagnoses and treats diseases through various methods such as vision, smell, questioning, and incision, which has unique curative effect and charm. Traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture and other traditional Chinese medicine techniques have become one of the treasures of Chinese culture.

3. Peking Opera

Peking Opera is one of China’s national quintessences, integrating singing, acting, reading and playing. The performance forms of Peking Opera are rich and diverse, broad and profound, and have extremely high artistic value and cultural connotation. Peking Opera's characters such as Sheng Dan, Jing Mo Chou and others are vivid and the performances are delicate and intoxicating.

4. Martial Arts

Chinese martial arts is a unique sports culture that focuses on both internal and external training, both physical and spiritual. The moves of martial arts are ever-changing and have many functions such as self-defense, fitness, and self-cultivation. Martial arts plays an important role in Chinese history and adds a lot to the traditional culture of the Chinese nation.

5. Paper-cutting

Paper-cutting is one of the treasures of Chinese folk art, which expresses various images and patterns by cutting paper. Paper-cutting has extremely high aesthetic value and rich cultural connotation, and is widely used in festival celebrations, weddings and other occasions.

6. Embroidery

Embroidery is a traditional handicraft with unique style and skills. It is famous for its exquisite embroidery work and rich cultural connotation. Embroidery works can be used to decorate clothing, household items, etc., and are a very important part of traditional Chinese culture.

7. Tea Ceremony

Tea Ceremony is a traditional beverage culture with a long history and culture. It is world-famous for its unique tea ceremony etiquette and tea culture. The tea ceremony emphasizes the cultural connotation and spiritual pursuit of tea tasting, tea appreciation, and spiritual practice, and is a very important part of traditional Chinese culture.

8. Porcelain

Porcelain is a traditional handicraft with a long history and exquisite skills. It is famous for its exquisite shape and delicate texture. The manufacturing process of porcelain is very complex and requires multiple processes and technical treatments. It is a very important part of traditional Chinese culture.

9. Hanfu

Chinese Hanfu is a traditional Chinese costume with unique aesthetic and cultural value. The basic characteristics of Hanfu are wide robes and large sleeves, which focus on streamlines and curves. Moreover, Hanfu focuses on overall harmony and natural beauty, rather than local exaggeration and abruptness. Hanfu occupies an important position in traditional Chinese culture and is one of the important components of traditional Chinese culture.

10. Go

Go is an ancient strategy game that originated in China. The Go board is composed of 19 horizontal lines and 19 vertical lines. Both sides take turns to make moves, with the purpose of encircling the opponent's pieces and making them unable to move. Go is highly strategic and competitive and is loved by people all over the world.

In short, the quintessence of the country is the immortal culture of our country and the essence of our traditional culture. It is precisely because of these accumulations formed over thousands of years that China has the beauty it has today. We should preserve what our ancestors left to us, inherit and pass them on.