Chinese culture/history -RenDao

China has a rich culture and history, as China has gone through much turmoil and significant events, for example, the various dynasties, the romance of the three kingdoms, etc. Thus China has many historical relics and cultural places of attractions. These give us and the Chinese themselves a glimpse of China’s past, and the hardship that their ancestors have gone through. It also serves as a reminder that nobody is perfect, and that everybody makes mistakes in one point or another in their lives. Whether a major or minor mistake, we should shoulder the blame and face the consequences. However, the most important thing is that we do not commit the same mistake twice. These are just a few of the many lessons that this historic accounts teach us. Many of these famous figures that lived in the olden times also possess qualities that should be learnt, and there are also those that shouldn’t. For example, 包青天 was a righteous court official that was not biased. He was not corrupted and exhibited many exemplary qualities, like being a filial child. This made him a well-liked figure among the Chinese. This goes to show how important these qualities are, and that we should not be greedy or corrupted. Many of these figures were also patriotic heroes who were selfless, willing to die for the good of their country. This indirectly tells Chinese to be loyal to China, and to promote a sense of pride and belonging. Chinese will also learn to be grateful to these founding fathers of China that paved the way for what they are today- a business hub with the second strongest economy, after USA. Lastly, the unique culture and history of China is a representation of what they are today. There is no other country with a history as unique, rich and long as China.