Colombia and China are very different countries but with great wealth depending on their cultures. Next, I will talk about some cultural aspects of Colombia and China.

Colombian Music.

In Colombia, music is a very important part of Colombian culture, with Cumbia and Vallenato enjoyed country-wide. Shakira is famously from this Latin American country, as is Nobel Prize winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez, a famous figure in Colombian literature. Colombian art is often synonymous with Fernando Botero.

Colombia, a country with great cultural wealth, has given us a variety of musical styles and dance, such is its variety that it is called "the country of a thousand rhythms". For example, in Colombia music is characterized for being of happy rhythms. The Colombian music has instruments like drums of African music; maracas, flutes, etc. Colombia also depends on the style of music, with instruments such as accordion, guacharaca, cajon, etc.

Music of china.

Traditional Chinese music is characterized by being slow instrumental music, which is usually played by only one performer or a small group of musicians. Oriental music is clearly influenced by sounds of nature, with very slow rhythms, whose instruments imitate the sound of birds or water. The main instruments of traditional Chinese music are the guzheng, the erhu and the dizi, the Chinese flute.

Typical food of Colombia.

Ajiaco: Chicken soup like mom used to make it.

Arepa: The basic side to any Colombian meal.

Arroz con Coco: It is a common side dish of the Caribbean coast of Colombia. White rice is cooked in coconut milk with water, salt and sugar.

Bandeja Paisa: A huge mixture of food on more of a platter than a plate, it consists of grilled steak, fried pork rind, chorizo sausages, on a bed of rice and red beans that is then topped with a fried egg and a side of sliced avocado and sweet banana (chips).

Patacones: Green plantains (a type of banana that isn't so sweet) squashed into thick pancakes that are deep fried in vegetable oil until golden brown.

Typical food of china.

-          Spinach Noodles

Xi'an, in central China, is known for its noodles, and every self-respecting noodle joint in the city makes their noodles from scratch.

-          Fried Mashi

It's easy to find fried rice and fried noodles anywhere in the world. This gnocchi-lookalike, though, is quite different.

-          BBQ Meat

Kǎo ròu is the standard serving of meat in China and might be one of the most well known traditional Chinese foods available

-          Cold Vegetable Dish

Liáng cài, which literally translates to “cold dish,” is an assortment of vegetables, tofu and peanuts, served with a marinade or sauce.

-          Stinky Tofu

It smells worse than it looks and it actually tastes better than it smells! Stinky tofu is often the culprit when entire sidewalks full of people are choked out as they are engulfed in a thick haze of stench.

It is important to note that the languages ​​spoken in Colombia and China are too different, then a brief explanation will be given.

Language in Colombia.

Spanish is the official language spoken in Colombia. But it is important to note that the Spanish language spoken in Colombia, known as Colombian Spanish, is different from the traditional Spanish language spoken in Spain and other Spanish-speaking nations. There are also regional dialects in Spanish that are spoken in different regions of the country. Colombian Spanish is characterized by an almost musical intonation and clear pronunciation. Spanish is the most popular language and is often used in public functions and in most media. However, in some parts some regions have their own official languages besides Spanish. In addition, Colombia now bilingual education is mandatory.

Language in China.

Standard Chinese is the most common language in the country of China and is also the official language throughout the country. Many other autonomous regions have additional official languages that are used in their respective territories. Chinese language policies do not apply in Hong Kong or Macao that have two official languages (English and Portuguese respectively), different from the official language in Mainland China, apart from Cantonese. Putonghua (known in China as 'national language') serves as a standard language within the mandarin region and to a lesser extent among other groups in Mainland China.

Label rules in China.

The Chinese culture is one of the most fascinating is the Chinese, with rules of behavior that have been handled for many years to this day.

1. Greet with the correct rules of courtesy: First, if you are going to be with a group of people, we recommend you to greet the elders first. You must always address yourself from Sr or Miss.

2. Handshake YES, Kisses NO.

3. Punctuality is important.

4. Beware of physical contact.

5. If you do not want to have problems for "breaking" a rule of etiquette in China, do not clean your nose in public.

6. Do not point fingers.

7. Applaud whenever you applaud.

In addition, if we talk a little about Colombia, these types of customs know that it is the right thing to do, but very few people apply it. It is important that the people of Colombia create awareness of this type of actions so that coexistence among all people improves.

In conclusion, Colombia and China are completely different countries in music, language, food and customs. But, each country has very positive things and riches.