Traditional Chinese Etiquette
中国传统礼仪
Course Syllabus 课程章节
1China is known as an ancient country of civilization and a land of refinement. Refinement is a core value in Chinese culture. In Traditional Chinese Etiquette, the attendees will have the chance to learn the deep meanings of traditional Chinese etiquette and the pragmatic contents of five typical Chinese rituals, namely the Ritual of Fortunes for worshiping and sacrificing; the Ritual of Calamity like funerals and the rites to keep away disasters; the Military Ritual; the Ritual for Guest to welcome the visitors of the emperors, the lords and court officials; and lastly the Ritual of Celebration such as weddings, banquets, shooting rites and other jubilant festive events.
中国素有“文明古国”、“礼仪之邦”的美称,“礼”是中国文化的核心内容。《中国传统礼仪》课程介绍了礼仪的含义和五礼的内容。礼仪是对礼貌、礼节、仪式的统称。吉礼是祭祀的礼仪;凶礼主要包括丧礼和荒礼两大类;军礼是军事方面的礼仪;宾礼是天子、诸侯、官员接待宾客的礼仪;嘉礼是婚冠、饮食、宾射、燕飨、贺庆之礼的总称。