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The Characteristics of Canadas CultureAs the second largest country in the world, Canada has its own characteristics and customs. The most particular trait in Canada is its policy of immigrants.With thirty million Canadians, Canadian society is one of the most open, the most inclusive, the most colorful society in the world. Due to many historical reasons, the formation of ethnic in Canada is a diversified structure. You can find almost every major nation in the world in Canada. Canadas cultural diversity is one of the most important advantages. Since 1867, Canada accepted more than fifteen million immigrants. Each year, two hundred thousand new immigrants come to Canada, many of them come from China. More than one million people of Chinese immigrate to Canada. Canada has been trying to ensure that all of the Canadian citizens have the opportunity to display their potential and integrate into Canadian society. Canadas first aboriginals are the Inuit and Indians. A group of indigenous people who are from the north, the Inuit Eskimos, their ancestors come from the Asian continent. The existing Canadian Inuit live in some more estuary delta, northwest coast, the arctic islands, Hudson bay. They fish and hunt for a living. Inuit means the only people. Indian name comes from Christopher Columbus discovering America in the early of misunderstanding. Indians are now living in Canada in 2200 reserves, some live in the cities. Some of the ancestors of the Indians signed with the British colonial government (later became the Canadian government) a transfer after territory and getting compensation treaty, this part of the Indians had been called the status of a treaty Indians. Those who had not signed a contract, is called no treaty status Indians, because there is no compensation, so later dont enjoy equal rights with the former.Since the 17th century, Europeans had begun to move to Canada. This action has influenced Canada a lot. After the British victory over the French, they have the right to rule Canada, but they allow the French inhabited region (mainly in Quebec) to keep the French national culture, language and religion (Catholic).Quebec has kept strong French charm of life today. The Anglo-French history of conflict and political stability requirements make English and French become two important languages in this nation. And even in Quebec, French basically becomes the only official language. The hybrids of French and Indian are called Giacometti, now the meaning of the word has been extended to refer to babies born by whites and Indians. Canada currently has over sixty thousand Giacometti people, not completely the same with Indians, they can live with their father or mother in the reservation.Asia in recent years have a large number of immigrants to Canada, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, the number reaches one million or so. These immigrants concentrate living in Toronto, Ontario ( people), Montreal, Quebec ( people) and Vancouver, British Columbia ( people).With a large number of Chinese immigrants flocking to Canada, the lion dance of Chinatown, dragon boat of Dragon Boat Festival have become Canadas national sceneries. Canada is a veritable immigration country, for 99% of the population is immigrant. The immigrants bring the rich and colorful culture to Canada, and form a multicultural environment. In this environment, unique artistic expressions and characteristics of various nationalities influence each other, and thrive Canadian culture. The diversification of the Canadian national, ethnic composition has also brought the rich diversity of culture. Different nationalities, races, culture of harmonious coexistence of diverse characteristics become one of the most significant differences between Canada and other immigrant countries. Canadian government and the people are proud of such special cultural environment, which become an important factor to attract new immigrants.Besides, Canadians also have their own customs. For example, firstly, Canadians almost dont smoke, especially in the bus. Smoking is forbidden in public places such as restaurants. These public places are generally divided into smoking and non-smoking section, if someone wants to smoke during a repast, he should ask the waiter to arrange a smoking place to seat. As for smoking in private places, he must first get the permission of the owner. Canadians pay more attention to health, they dont spit or litter, and at the same time they pay attention to their appearance clean. Secondly, in Canada, paying a visit to others in a formal or informal way are required to make an appointment, unexpected visit is impolite. Canadian meeting etiquette is shaking hands, commonly available on special occasions such as French occasions embrace French etiquette, etc. When talking to Canadians, avoid using finger to point, the conversation distance should be appropriate, conversations dont involve private life, such as income and expenditure, or ask a lady her age. It is best not to talk about differences between Canada and the United States at random. When someone walk in and walk out of doors, elevators and stairs, they should be gently to lady and old people. Vehicles should be comity to women and the old man. Waiting for the bus or something else should line up. Thirdly, Canadians used to eat cold food. They see dinner as the most important one. Eating with Canadians do not wanted to do excessive comity and vomiting-inducing toasts. Canadians do not like fat, hate shrimp paste, fermented bean curd, such as red in strange smell of food, animal innards and claws are Canadian food taboos. Canada party generally for the number of seats, such as taboo number 13.Black and purple is unpopular in Canada.