Culture
Irish culture derived from Celtic culture, mainly by literature, music, dance and sports the traditional pose.
Belong to the Celtic Irish language, with the Scottish Gaelic language, is closely related to Welsh, since there are many things in common. Early Irish Literature in the form of history, mainly with "poem" given "history", but also legendary epic hero-oriented. The 5th century, Christianity introduced into Ireland. The early Middle Ages, Ireland did not withstand the destruction of the Roman Empire that the intrusion of war, has been isolated from the outside world is a Christian learning center. 6-11 century, when the European continent is still in the darkness of the Middle Ages, the Irish priests at all over Europe set up a religious study center in Ireland as the "Island of scholars, scientists Island."
AD 12 century, the English invasion to the Celtic culture hit. Until the early 19th century, the Irish language or the language used in the majority of the residents, but in the late 19th century and be able to speak Irish Irish people accounted for only 15 percent of the total population.
12th century English imported Ireland, the Irish Writer in English began in the 13th century creation. Ireland cultivated a lot of world-renowned writers and artists, of which four have won the Nobel Prize for literature, they are: the poet Yeats (1923), playwright Bernard Shaw (1925), playwright Samuel Beckett (1969 years, the masterpiece "Waiting for Godot") and the poet Seamus Heaney (1994). Have the 19th century aestheticism of Oscar Wilde and representatives on behalf of the highest achievements.
End of the 19th century, with the revival of national culture and Ireland's independence, the Irish language has also been a considerable degree of restoration and exhibition. Now there are about 35% of Irish people to master the Irish language. At present, the Irish language is compulsory in primary and secondary schools. Irish National Committee to promote the use of Irish language in the country, set up the Irish language radio and television stations.
Music in Irish culture occupies an important position, harp are typical of traditional Irish instruments, and its shape has been chosen as the national emblem love signs, shows the music in Ireland occupied by the extremely important position.
Ireland hockey (hurling) is a unique tradition of sport, its history can be traced back to the introduction of Christianity Ireland (5th century AD) before, is the world's fastest lawn sports.
Irish River Dance passionate, beautiful melody, rhythm and wealth to the very sharp changes in collection of traditional Irish music, song, dance the best of all in one, embodies the spirit of modern Ireland around the world, has been widely praised, are Irish culture an excellent representative.
Diet
Food Culture of Ireland's traditional diet and the United Kingdom is very similar to home eating potato, vegetables, beef-based, bread is the staple food of Ireland, one people. Ways Cook potatoes rich in vegetables, water-based approach to the Cook. Near the sea because of Dublin, it has a lot of fresh seafood, seafood dishes are also a lot of categories. Ireland in the traditional diet based on the introduction of France, Italy and other countries of the dietary pattern, Ireland greasy food is not very light. General meals for potatoes, meat (lamb, pork, chicken) or fish, one or two vegetables (carrot, celery, Yuan Chinese cabbage, onion, pepper, cucumber, mushrooms are seasonal vegetables), or eaten raw (salad), or boiled; In addition, the Irish people love to eat dairy products, eggs, cheese, milk, sour milk, fruits, etc..
Irish people usually eat British-style Western food habits, eating habits of the use of knives and forks, clear beef broth In particular, they like to eat food, especially food with high nutritional value, the more they preferred; happy to drink the broth, enjoy at the table with a variety of condiments; At the same time, Cantonese is also very fond of. Irish hospitality is about a friend's tea party, when friends visiting seated, the first guests to drink Irish unique black beer (several Martinez), then, the master before it is prepared to end up, such as tea or coffee and other Convenience foods.