The Far East

Paper Summary:

The paper examines Hong Kong, China, Japan, Taiwan and Korea. The paper includes country studies on these areas, including descriptions of native festivals and cultural differences. The writer discusses western fascination with the cultures of the Orient. The paper further includes a discussion on native foods and public holidays.

Outline:
Introduction
China and Hong Kong
Taiwan
Japan
Korea
References

From the Paper:

"For centuries festivals in Japan have been more a way of life than a mere reason for celebration. While many of the popular festivals in Japan are based on long standing legends others celebrate the coming and passing of the seasons. Festivals in Japan are a time to relax with family members, a time to eat and drink and a time to celebrate Japan's rich spiritual culture.
They range from the bizarre - at Kanamara Matsuri the locals parade a large pink penis up and down the main street - to the spectacular - during the Cherry Blossom festival parks across Japan become awash in a sea of pink blossoms."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Absolute Astronomy. Far East (Encyclopedia). 2006. 05 July 2006. <http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/f/far_east>.
• China Internet Information Center (CIIC). "Religions and Social Customs." China in Brief. 13 July 2000. 05 July 2006. <http://www.china.org.cn/e-china/religions/Festival.htm>.
• China Window. China Culture. 2006. 05 July 2006. <http://www.china-window.com/china_culture/>
• Chollian.net. Culture of Korea. 2006. 05 July 2006. <http://user.chollian.net/~jis0523/korea-culture.htm>.
• Communicaid International. "Doing Business in Korea." Korean Social and Business Culture. 2006. 05 July 2006. <http://www.communicaid.com/south-korea-business-culture.asp>.

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