http://www.chinaexcursions.com/taxonomy/term/73 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.chinaexcursions.com/china/culture <p>For centuries, opportunity for economic and social advancement in China could be provided by high performance on Imperial examinations. The literary emphasis of the exams affected the general perception of cultural refinement in China, such as the view that calligraphy and literati painting were higher forms of art than dancing or drama.<p><a href="http://www.chinaexcursions.com/china/culture">read more</a></p> http://www.chinaexcursions.com/china/culture#comments culture religion traditions Mon, 19 Nov 2007 09:04:24 +0800 Admin 28 at http://www.chinaexcursions.com