As millions of Chinese have settled overseas and as China regains her place as one of the great powers of the world, it behoves us in the West to become more familiar with this rich and varied 5000-year-old mother culture of East Asia. This book is a richly illustrated and comprehensive guide to a broad spectrum of traditional Chinese beliefs, mores, and practices. It should appeal to anyone who wants to better understand the Chinese, and the moral and cultural values that they feel strengthen the family and enrich their social, cultural, and economic lives.