Eastern cultures
Oriental societal traditions
Eastern cultures refers broadly to the societies, traditions, and value systems of Asia—particularly East Asia (China, Japan, Korea), South Asia (India, Pakistan), and Southeast Asia.
The term often appears in contrast with "Western cultures," suggesting differences in philosophy, family structure, religion, or social norms: Eastern cultures tend to emphasize collective harmony over individual achievement.
The generalization is crude, grouping vastly different civilizations under one label, but remains common in casual discussion and pop psychology.
- AsiaLargest continental landmass
- OrientEastern regions collectively
- silk roadRoute surfaced with fine fabric
- traditionsLong-established customs passed down
- BuddhismEnlightenment-seeking Eastern religion
Confucianism · filial piety · temples · silk · tea · tea ceremony · calligraphy · meditation · ancestor · harmony · feng shui · rice · rice paddy · bamboo · incense · incense sticks · kimono · pagoda
Eastern culturesWestern civilization
Euro-American cultural tradition
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