Chinese civilization is about 5,000 years old. The roots of Chinese culture are as old as Chinese civilization. The ancient culture has tremendously evolved over the long period. Much of what we see in China today can be traced back to the ancient civilization. Chinese people love their culture, and no wonder they are proud of their culture. Chinese language is a very important part of Chinese culture. If you are learning Chinese, you are supposed to learn Chinese culture.
This book is Part 9 ( , di jiu juan) of the Introduction to Chinese Culture. The book introduces you to the Qing Ming Festival ( ), also known as the Pure Brightness Festival, and the Tomb Sweeping Festival.
This book is essentially a Chinese reading practice book. It will help you learn to read Chinese books.