jade
Jade is an important part of Chinese traditional culture. The jade culture with jade as the central carrier has deeply influenced the thinking and concepts of ancient Chinese people and has become an indispensable part of Chinese culture.
The jade culture contains the patriotic national integrity of "preferring jade to pieces"; the style of unity and friendship of "turning war into jade silk"; the selfless dedication of "moisturizing with warmth,
The "Jade Culture" from the early Neolithic Age to the present day is a distinctive feature that distinguishes Chinese culture from other civilizations in the world. The Chinese regard jade as the crystallization of the essence of heaven and earth, giving jade an unusual religious symbolism. Taken from nature, the jade products contemplated in the imperial palace are regarded as symbols showing hierarchical status, and become an important part of the so-called "ritual system" that maintains the social ruling order. At the same time, the special role of jade in funerals also gives jade a mysterious and religious significance. And because of the appearance and color of jade, people compare some of the natural characteristics of jade itself to the moral qualities of people, and extol it as the virtue of the so-called "gentleman", which is a great creation of the Chinese. Therefore, jade is a vivid materialization of the Eastern spirit and the material foundation of the essence of Chinese cultural tradition.