NEW YORK—There are many literary definitions for the word culture. In Latin, the word is derived from “cultura,” which means “to cultivate.” A glance at Webster’s dictionary informs that the verb “cultivate” is “to foster the growth of.”
The many cultures of the world are the setting from which all of life’s meaning transpires. Culture provides the medium for people to understand themselves, one another, existence, and the divine.
Civilization is the giant axis that drives culture into being. As a civilization progresses, so grows the depth in societal qualities, people, and the forms in which they express themselves. This great mass of integration yields ideals, values, art forms, social systems, organization, beliefs, and structures that become the substance that enrich human life.
Dating back more than 5,000 years, one of humankind’s oldest and deepest civilizations is the great land of China. This ancient empire has also been called the Middle Kingdom, which refers to the old dynastic belief that China is the “center of civilization.”
Much of China’s sheer cultural complexity and dynamism is owed to its rooted, moral beliefs and Chinese philosophy. The influence of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism has imbued the culture with an unmistakable tone of “inner meaning,” which permeates the mysterious nation. China’s history and relics are enchanted with a magical lore, and many believe their culture to be inspired by gods.
Aiming to remove the veil from the Asian enigma and bridge the gap between Eastern and Western culture is New Tang Dynasty Televisions’ (NTDTV) International Competition Series. Featuring grandmasters of skill and world-class artists from around the globe, the International Competition Series will feature nine of China’s most refined disciplines in an entertaining exhibition of skill, art, and beauty throughout the summer.
The many cultures of the world are the setting from which all of life’s meaning transpires. Culture provides the medium for people to understand themselves, one another, existence, and the divine.
Civilization is the giant axis that drives culture into being. As a civilization progresses, so grows the depth in societal qualities, people, and the forms in which they express themselves. This great mass of integration yields ideals, values, art forms, social systems, organization, beliefs, and structures that become the substance that enrich human life.
Dating back more than 5,000 years, one of humankind’s oldest and deepest civilizations is the great land of China. This ancient empire has also been called the Middle Kingdom, which refers to the old dynastic belief that China is the “center of civilization.”
Much of China’s sheer cultural complexity and dynamism is owed to its rooted, moral beliefs and Chinese philosophy. The influence of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism has imbued the culture with an unmistakable tone of “inner meaning,” which permeates the mysterious nation. China’s history and relics are enchanted with a magical lore, and many believe their culture to be inspired by gods.
Aiming to remove the veil from the Asian enigma and bridge the gap between Eastern and Western culture is New Tang Dynasty Televisions’ (NTDTV) International Competition Series. Featuring grandmasters of skill and world-class artists from around the globe, the International Competition Series will feature nine of China’s most refined disciplines in an entertaining exhibition of skill, art, and beauty throughout the summer.
