A PPT. on

Asian Cultures

Presenter Details-Prof. Prakash Singh

PhD. Scholar(University of Pune )Assistant Professor(ASM’s IIBR)

Mobile- +91 8888884030E mail Id- phdpsingh@gmail.comWebsite-www.prakashsingh.co.in

Asian Culture is divided into six sub regions:1.) Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan

2.) East Asia (China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Mongolia, and Taiwan)

3.) South Asia (India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh,

and Sri Lanka)

4.) West Asia (corresponds with the Middle East)

5.) North Asia (Russia and Mongolia)

6.) Southeast Asia(Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines)

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Asian culture and society is also a mixture of traditional Asian culture with modern Asian culture

Religion• Asia has a diverse amount of religions

which include the following:- Buddhism- Hinduism- Sikhism- Confucianism- Taoism- Shinto- Islam- Christianity- Judaism- Tribal Religions

Language

• Asia is home to many diverse languages• Most Asian countries have more than one

native language- 600 languages are spoken in Indonesia- 100 languages are spoken in the Philippines- 1,683 native languages are spoken in India

• The Map on the next slide shows the main “family of languages” in Asia

Family Structure• Family is primary• Extended and Nuclear Family structure• Hierarchical family structure:

- males and older individuals holding higher status

• Patriarchal (husband led) Gender Roles:- Males: highly valued & desired; carry family

name- Females: less valued; subservient to males;

carry out duties and chores; bear children

• Respect for elders• Loyalty to people in authority• Disciplined• Honor and Loyalty to family

Art, Literature, and Music• The richness of the Asian culture is displayed through

art and literature• Due to the many sub regions of Asia, art and

literature across Asia is diverse Art• Porcelain• Ceramics/Pottery• Calligraphy• Paintings• Glass and Metal ware• Rugs and Textiles• Architecture

Literature• Poetry is common form of

literature across Asian

Music• Asian music has many styles

and varies based on region

SportsThe following are Popular sports in Asia:

Table Tennis

Basketball

CricketBadmintonSoccer

Clothing

• Due to the diversity of the Asian continent, clothing styles vary from nation to nation and people to people

• Misconception: People in Asia where silk robes with a silk belt and sandals as shoes.

• The Truth: Clothing styles fall into categories:- Traditional (Cultural/Ethnic)- Modern (Western inspired)- Religious- Gender (Male vs. Female)

Traditional Clothing

of Japan

Traditional Clothing of China

Traditional Clothing

of Thailand

Traditional Clothing of Vietnam

Traditional Clothing

of Kazakhstan

Traditional Clothing

of Russia

FoodCommon Foods:• Rice is a staple of most diets

- Noodles, Bread, and Curry are other important staples• Fish dishes

- Raw fish popular in Japan (Sushi & Sashimi)• Goat, Lamb, and Chicken are most common meats

- Hinduism forbids the consumption of beef• Dishes with spices common in Southeast Asia

- Ginger, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and coriander• Stir Fry is most common Asian cooking technique

Dining Etiquette:• Chopsticks are used as eating utensils in China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam• Eating with hands is common in India

Food in Asia varies depending on the different regions:

Rice Dishes Noodle Dish

Sushi Dish Curry Dish

IndiaIts culture

and tradition

INDIA

Most of India has a tropical climate with three main seasons.October to March is cool 24-25°C and dry.April to May is hot 28-31°C and dry.June to September is hot 27-31°C and very wet – the MONSOON season.During the Monsoon season India experiences very strong winds and very heavy rainfall.

India’s Weather

WORLD HISTORY FACTS ABOUT INDIA

§ India never invaded any country in her last 1000 years of history.

§ India invented the Number system. Aryabhatta invented zero.

§ The world's first university was established in Takshila in 700 BC. More than 10500 students from all over the world studied more than 60 subjects.§ The University of Nalanda built in the 4th century BC was one of the greatest achievements of ancient India in the field of education.

§  According to the Forbes magazine, Sanskrit is the most suitable language for computer software.

§ Ayurveda is the earliest school of medicine known to humans.

India-South Asian Adventure!

• “Unity through diversity” is the theme of the approximately one billion people that live in a country that is so big, it’s called a subcontinent!

India’s People Come in All Shapes and Sizes,

Just Like Mexican People• People with different clothing

• People with different religions

• People with different foods

• People with different celebrations

India’s Government• India is the world’s largest democracy

Famous Indians• Gandhi, India’s

greatest peacemaker, who influenced Martin Luther King, Jr.

Where People Live in India

• Many Indian people live in villages in rural India

Where People Live in India• Other people in

India live in large cities, like– New Dehli, the

capital– Mumbai (West)

• Home of Bollywood, India’s Hollywood

– Kolkata (East)– Deccan (Southern

Plateau), with cities like Bangalore and Chennai

India’s People Eat Many Foods• Rice

• Vegetables• Seafood• Meat-however,

cows are considered sacred by Hindus, many of whom are vegetarian

• Masala-spices• Tea-common drink

India’s People Have Different Religious

Beliefs• Hinduism• Buddhism• Islam (Muslims)• Sikkhism• Christianity• Judaism

Hinduism

• Most people in India follow the HINDU religion.• Hindus believe that Hindu gods and goddesses

represent the different qualities and powers of one supreme God.

• Hindus have many festivals and celebrations, for example DIWALI.

• Hindus believe that the place where any rivers meet is sacred. Platforms called ghats are built to enable pilgrims to bathe more easily in the RIVER GANGES.

History of HinduismIndus Valley Civilization (Till 1500 BCE)

Formation of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism (800 – 200 BCE)

Epic and Early Puranic Period (200 BCE – 500 CE)

Early Middle Ages (650 – 1100 CE

Islamic Rulers & Partition of India (1100 – 1750 CE)

20th and 21st Century

Four Vernas/Castes

• Caste system formed on the basis of occupation and family lineage.

• 4 castes in Hinduism

Castes

Brahmin Kshatriya Vaishya Shudra

India’s Histor

y• Indian civilization is ancient• The Indus Valley Civilization was one

of the first civilizations on earth• The Vedic period was a time in

Indian history when the Hindu religion and caste system began in India

• Mughal Empire was the last and the strongest Islamic empire in India

Agra & the Taj Mahal

• Agra is a large city in northern India

• It is the home of India’s greatest historical monument, the Taj Mahal

Transportation in India• Planes

• Trains• Cars• Rickshaws• Camel & donkey

carts• Bicycles• Walking

Traditional Music of India• Hindustani

means classical music of North India

• Carnatic means classical music of South India

Traditional Elements of Indian Music

• Melody (raga)

• Drone (harmony)

• Rhythm (tala)

Indian Instruments

• String• Wind• Percussion

Dance• In Hindu mythology, dance is believed to have

been conceived by Brahma.• Shiva as Nataraja is worshipped as the Lord of

Dance in Hinduism.• Dancers usually performed in temples, on festive occasions and seasonal harvests.• Classical and folk dance forms also emerged from Indian traditions, epics and mythology.

Bhangra of the Punjab

Bihu of the Assam

Kuchipudi of Andhra Pradesh

A Taste

of India

Language• Many different

languages• You can divide them into linguistic families.

• 415 living languages• Two official languages of

communication:– Hindi and English

• There are “official languages“ at the state and centre with “Hindi as national language“

• 14 official regional languages

Traditional Clothing of India

Clothing

For Women

Salwar kameez

Sari

For men

Dhoti

Lungi

Kurta