ASIA

21st CENTURY LITERATURE

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Where did "Asia" word
originated and why?
The word Asia originated from the Ancient Greek word
Ἀσία, first attributed to Herodotus (about 440 BCE) in
reference to Anatolia or to the Persian Empire, in
contrast to Greece and Egypt. It originally was just a
name for the east bank of the Aegean Sea, an area
known to the Hittites as Assuwa.
Today, Asia is home to the citizens of Afghanistan, Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia,
China, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan,
Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon,
Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea,
Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia,
Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand,
Timor-Leste (East Timor), Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab
Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Yemen.
GEOGRAP
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 ASIA's MAP
Asia is the largest of the
world’s continents,
covering approximately 30
percent of the Earth’s land
area. It is also the world’s
most populous continent,
with roughly 60 percent of
the total population.
 ASIA's CLIMATE
The Southern sections of
Asia are mild to hot, while
far northeastern areas
such as Siberia are very
cold, and East Asia has a
temperate climate. The
highest temperature
recorded in Asia was 54.0
°C (129.2 °F) at Tirat Zvi,
Israel on June 21, 1942
and at Ahvaz, Iran on June
29, 2017.
 LANGUAG
How many languages are in ASIA and
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what is the most used languages?
The largest continent in the world and home to nearly five billion
people, Asia has around 2,300 languages with 13th most used
languages in Asia;
1,Japanese 8,Mandarin Chinese

2,Chinese 9,Vietnamese

3,Hindi 10,Indonesian

4,Arabic 11,Thai

5,Korean 12,Filipino

6,Russian 13,Persian

7,Bengali
 CULTURE
10 Cultures/traditions in Asia
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CULTURE
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1. Traditional Values: Many
Asian cultures place a
strong emphasis on respect
for elders, filial piety
(honoring and caring for
one's parents), and
collectivism (valuing the
needs of the group over
individual desires).
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2. Festivals and
Celebrations: Asia is
known for its vibrant and
colorful festivals.
Examples include Diwali
in India, Lunar New Year
in China, Songkran in
Thailand, and Hari Raya
in Malaysia.
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3. Martial Arts: Asia is the
birthplace of various
martial arts, such as Kung
Fu, Karate, Judo,
Taekwondo, and Muay
Thai. These disciplines
focus on self-defense,
discipline, physical fitness,
and spiritual growth.
CULTURE
S. Traditional Clothing:
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Asian countries have
distinct traditional
clothing styles. For
example, Japan has the
kimono and yukata, India
has the saree and kurta,
China has the qipao and
hanfu, and South Korea
has the hanbok.
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5. Tea Ceremonies: Tea holds
great cultural significance in
many Asian countries. Tea
ceremonies, such as the
Japanese tea ceremony or
Chinese Gongfu tea, are
performed with precise rituals
that highlight harmony,
mindfulness, and appreciation
for nature.
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6. Religion and
Spirituality: Asia is home
to several major religions,
including Buddhism,
Hinduism, Islam,
Christianity, and Taoism.
Each religion has its
unique practices, beliefs,
and sacred sites across
the region.
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7. Cuisine: Asian cuisine is
diverse, flavorful, and
heavily influenced by local
ingredients and cooking
techniques. Examples
include sushi and ramen
from Japan, stir-fried
dishes from China, curry
and naan from India, and
pad thai from Thailand.
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8. Art and Calligraphy:
Asian art forms
encompass a range of
mediums, including
painting, sculpture,
pottery, and calligraphy.
Intricate brushstrokes,
symbolism, and attention
to detail are often
characteristic of Asian art.
CULTURE
S. Traditional Music and Dance:
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Asian countries have their own
traditional music and dance
forms. Examples include Indian
classical music and
Bharatanatyam dance, Chinese
opera and folk dances, and
Japanese traditional music with
instruments like the shamisen
and koto.
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10. Values of Harmony
and Balance: In many
Asian cultures, there is a
strong emphasis on
achieving balance and
harmony in all aspects of
life, whether it be through
practices like Feng Shui or
concepts like the yin and
yang philosophy.
21st CENTURY
LITERATURE &
WRITERS
1. Haruki Murakami
(Japan): Known for his
surreal and
introspective novels,
Murakami's popular
works include "Kafka on
the Shore," "Norwegian
Wood," and "1Q84."
2. Arundhati Roy
(India): Roy gained
recognition for her
debut novel, "The God
of Small Things," which
won the Man Booker
Prize. She is also an
influential activist and
essayist.
3. Han Kang (South Korea):
Kang's novel "The Vegetarian"
received international
acclaim, exploring themes of
identity, mental health, and
societal pressure. It won the
Man Booker International
Prize in 2016.
4. Banana Yoshimoto
(Japan): Yoshimoto is
known for her
contemporary and lyrical
style, often focusing on
themes of love, loss, and
personal growth. Some of
her noteworthy works
include "Kitchen" and
"Goodbye Tsugumi."
5. Xiaolu Guo (China):
Guo is a prolific writer
whose works often
reflect on cultural
identity and the
immigrant experience.
Her novel "A Concise
Chinese-English
Dictionary for Lovers"
received critical acclaim.
6. Khaled Hosseini
(Afghanistan): While not
located in East Asia,
Hosseini's novels like "The
Kite Runner" and "A
Thousand Splendid Suns"
explore Afghan culture and
history, showcasing the
power of storytelling.
7. Yukio Mishima (Japan):
Though he passed away in
1970, Mishima's influence
can still be felt in
contemporary Japanese
literature. His works, such as
"Confessions of a Mask" and
"The Temple of the Golden
Pavilion," delve into themes
of identity, beauty, and
nationalism.
8. Adichie Chimamanda Ngozi
(Nigeria): While not Asian,
Adichie deserves mention for
her impactful novels,
including "Half of a Yellow
Sun" and "Americanah,"
which explore complex issues
of race, identity, and culture.
Of course! Here are a few
more notable Asian writers
and their works from the 21st
century:
9. Jhumpa Lahiri
(India/USA): Lahiri, with
her novel "The Namesake,"
explores themes of cultural
identity, assimilation, and
the immigrant experience
in the United States. She
won the Pulitzer Prize for
Fiction in 2000 for her
collection of short stories,
"Interpreter of Maladies."
10. Yu Hua (China): Yu
Hua's novel "To Live" is a
poignant portrayal of
China's turbulent history
and cultural changes. His
other works, such as
"Brothers" and "Chronicle
of a Blood Merchant,"
also provide powerful
insights into Chinese
society.
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