China-

Chinese culture is one of the world's oldest,

Saudi Arabia-
The arrival of Islam in the 7th century AD

having originated thousands of years ago. East

significantly shaped the culture of the region.

Asia's culture is incredibly varied and pervasive

Arabian traders were part of a vast trading

throughout a wide geographic area. The world

network that stretched from south Asia to the

has been influenced by Chinese characters,

Mediterranean and Egypt as early as 3,000 BC.

pottery, architecture, music, dance, literature,

Saudi traditions are based on Islamic teachings and

martial arts, food, visual arts, philosophy, Arab customs, which Saudi children learn about via

business etiquette, religion, politics, and history. their family and at school.

Hanfu-clothing
is the traditional styles of

worn by the Han Chinese.

The Saudi Quamis -

The Saudi Qamis, also called
Afro-Asian

There are several representative

Thawb or Thobe, refers to that

styles of hanfu, such as the ruqun,

the aoqun, the beizi and the

white long sleeved dress. It truly

represents the centerpiece of the

Saudi traditional dress and is

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shenyi, and the shanku
therefore worn by all the locals.

Made of cotton and synthetic

fabric, Thawbs are generally white

during summer and spring and

black and blue in winter.

Thailand-
Thai national culture is identified differently throughout regions in Thailand

where it also integrated different regional cultures such as Lanna, Dambro,

Isan, Karen, as well Chinese origin, Malay origin, Indian origin, European origin

(Portuguese origin) and Persian origin. The monarchy and royal institutions of

Chakri dynasty remain highly revered according to original Siamese culture,

whereas societal values in Thailand tend to be more collectivist and religiously

secular than in other Southeast Asian cultures.

Chut Thai -
Chut thai, which literally means 'Thai outfit'. It can be worn

by men, women, and children. Chut Thai for men consists

of a pha chung hang or pants, a Raj pattern shirt, with

optional knee-length white socks and a khian hua. For

women it is composed of a blouse, a hat, and a biang - a

Manchu-style jacket. In formal occasions, people may

choose to wear a so-called formal Thai national costume. by:Millanes, Nash S.

passed to: Ms. Lanie Fabie