Cantonese culture

Lingnan culture (Cantonese Jyutping: Ling⁵ naam⁴ man⁴ faa³; Traditional Chinese characters: 嶺南文化) refers to the culture of the core Lingnan region - the provinces of Guangdong ("Gwongdong" in Cantonese) and Guangxi ("Gwongsai" in Cantonese) in southern China. This term is mostly used to refer to Cantonese culture, which generally includes culture of Hong Kong and culture of Macau, due to the fact that the people of Hong Kong and Macau also primarily speak Cantonese. But in a broader sense, the term can also include Hakka culture and Teochew culture in the area. It is the subject of research at institutions such as the Center for Lingnan Culture. It is often contrasted against the culture of China's northern plains (Zhongyuan).

Historically, this subtropical region has been separated from other Han Chinese regions by the Nanling Mountains ("Ng Leng Mountains" in Cantonese). This, plus the fact that it has spent much of the past two millennia being the Chinese empire's main port, means that it has had cultural exchanges with cultures outside China just as much as it has with those of China's inner regions. This gave rise to a culture significantly different from those of other Han Chinese regions, including in: (1) Traditional languages (i.e., mainly Cantonese, but there are large minorities of Hakka and Teochew as well); (2) Architecture; (3) Fine arts; (4) Craftsmanship; (5) Performing arts; (6) Literature; and (7) Cuisine. Aside from these, the Lingnan region also has many traditional customs and celebrations not found in other Han Chinese regions, such as flower fairs during Lunar New Year.

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