asian culture

There is so much to learn about the Asian culture that I really didnt expect to learn much more than I felt that I knew. I have been exposed to a lot of Asian traditions, foods, etc through family and other outlets. I learned a lot about traditions, and holidays. More about which countries or areas are considered Asian etc.  I learned about traditional food and dance such as dim sum, tea, and the vast amount of different dance and what their symbolism is and what it is that influenced that form of dance.  I find their dances very interesting due to the difference from what I am accustomed to. I read about religion, primarily due to its influence on medicine and desires of the patients in which I will treat.  It talked alot about meditation, Moksha which is spiritual salvation.  Buddhism is the most widely recognized religion thought Hinduism is the oldest. Like every other culture just knowing the desires of the patient, knowing what it is that they expect and knowing if there is any religious aspects that may affect care or how you will go about their care is how I plan to implement asian culture into my care as a medical provider.