THE MYSTIQUE OF ASIAN CULTURE

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History records world civilizations which undeniably have affected human affairs. These civilizations unfailingly involve fundamental facts about culture, which, according to the Encyclopedic Dictionary, is a form or type of intellectual development. Culture, indeed, is a chronicle of a people’s achievements. It gives them, says Rizal, “a sense of pride and belonging.’ One reason for a compulsion to study and thereby appreciate Asian culture is that it awakens our consciousness to our rich past. For in the past, we might find some qualities of human living systems that can be emulated, discarded, modified, preserved, or revitalized. In the Asian world, a rage of cultural genre have been preserved, despite racial and linguistic divisions. We consider it a privilege to delve into the store of knowledge of Asian cultures. In this unit, you will learn about Asian art-specifically Asian music and literature and explore their uniqueness. You will also gain insights from the wisdom of Asian sages for you to reflect on and be inspired by.