Culture of Asia is the aggregate of cultural heritage of the people of several nationalities, social and ethnic groups. Asia has seen the rise and fall of several civilizations and mighty empires. All the major religions and several schools of thoughts and philosophies have their roots in Asia. Culture of Asia is the spirit of Asia. It is multidimensional and encompasses within it cultures of several countries, ancient as well as the modern.
Cradle of civilizations
Nationalities & ethnic groups
Music & dance
Art & Craft
Mythology
Language & literature
Philosophy
Religions
All the major religions of the modern world have originated in Asia. Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism originated in India, a country of South Asia. In East Asia, Confucianism, Taoism, Zen Buddhism took shape in East Asia, particularly in China and Japan. Zoroastrianism, Islam, Christianity and Judaism have also their origins in the soil of Asia. Such a special position of Asia has bestowed on the continent of Asia an aura of brilliance and has greatly influenced all dimensions of cultural life of Asia.
Festivals & celebrations
Food & drink
Culture by country
Culture by ethnic group
