Common Knowledge about Chinese Culture is a popular, colloquial supplementary cultural reading material designed by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, oriented at Chinese language learners in various countries in the world. It is suitable for overseas people who are interested in the Chinese language and culture. It gives an all-round account of Chinese culture, encompassing traditional Chinese ideology, traditional Chinese virtues, ancient Chinese literature, science and technology of ancient China, traditional Chinese art, Chinese cultural relics, ancient Chinese architecture, Chinese arts and crafts, Chinese folk customs, and life of the Chinese people. The descriptions are accompanied by good illustrations. The book can be kept as a regular reading material in every consulate, Confucius Institute, and other relevant institutions for cultural promotion. This is the Slovak edition of the book.

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