hanfu and qipao

History, culture, food, beautiful scenery... the Shichahai Lotus Market, which has just completed its upgrade, welcomed a large number of customers during the May Day holiday. The reporter visited and found that creative products with rich cultural characteristics, Hanfu experience and other special shops have attracted many tourists. Tourists checking in under the dragon lanternDuring the festival, the giant dragon lantern "Dragon Going to the Sea" in Shichahai became a popular check-in spot. Tourists walked under the dragon lanterns one after another and took the first photos before entering the Lotus Market. Citizens checking in under the dragon lantern Walking along the Lotus Market, many tourists discovered that many new shops have been added to the market, including Hanfu experience stores, cultural relics and art stores, cultural and creative stores and other stores with strong historical and literary atmosphere. There are also cafes, drink shops, craft breweries, etc. that are popular among young people. Hanfu Experience StoreWalking into the "Huaxia Yiguan" Hanfu Experience Store is like traveling to ancient times. The accessories placed on the shelves are simple and exquisite, and there are a dazzling array of Hanfu hanging on the hangers, with colors ranging from fresh and elegant to…

From April 20th to 21st, the 2024 "National Silk and Hanfu Festival·Ancient Rhythm and New Style" was held at the China Silk Museum. This event aims to cite historical examples, activate the spontaneous power of culture, and continue to inherit China's excellent traditional culture , making cultural relics come alive. Since 2018, the "National Silk and Hanfu Festival" has been held for seven consecutive years. This year, the China Silk Museum Hanfu Festival has carried out multi-city linkage with Marburg and Dusseldorf in Germany. From April 13th to 14th and 20th to 21st, Chinese and foreign Hanfu enthusiasts from different regions in Germany will conduct three-dimensional displays of traditional Chinese culture in the form of seminars, Hanfu displays, tea art and Guqin exchange meetings. Walking into the China Silk Museum, the reporter found that the Hanfu Festival was very lively, with colleagues wearing all kinds of gorgeous Hanfu appearing one after another, either light and elegant, or solemn and elegant, showing the unique charm of Hanfu. Different from previous years, this year’s National Silk and Hanfu Festival has some new gameplay: an immersive “Silk Road Adventure” check-in game is set up in the park, and the audience becomes an explorer…

Hanfu, the traditional attire of the Han Chinese, also known as "Yiguan," "Yishang," or "Hanzhuang," embodies the essence of China as a "country of rites and etiquette" and "a land of splendid culture." It carries the remarkable craftsmanship and aesthetics of Chinese dyeing, weaving, and embroidery, inheriting over 30 items of intangible cultural heritage and protected Chinese arts and crafts. Hanfu "began with the Yellow Emperor and reached its peak with Yao and Shun," originating from the coronation attire of the Yellow Emperor. Later, during the Zhou Dynasty and the reign of Emperor Ming of the Eastern Han Dynasty, it underwent modifications and became standardized, eventually establishing a complete system. Subsequently, each successive dynasty in the Huaxia region followed the Zhou and Han traditions in inheriting Han attire as a national matter, leading to the inclusion of a section on chariots and attire in the Twenty-Four Histories. "The Yellow Emperor, Yao, and Shun wore garments to govern the world, enhancing their authority derived from the heavens," indicating that the form of the upper garment and lower attire was determined by divine will and thus held sacred. Similar to the term "Hanren" (Han people), the meaning of the character "Han" in…

Understanding the Cultural Beauty Behind the Hanfu Craze The rising popularity of Hanfu in society not only indicates people's admiration for its beautiful styles but also represents their recognition of the traditional culture it embodies. However, when some non-standard or historically unfounded Hanfu becomes popular in real life, people may mistakenly view it as a window to understanding traditional culture, leading to misconceptions. With its elegant flowing skirts, graceful feathered garments, and delicate silk jackets, Hanfu-clad individuals can be frequently seen nowadays in streets, parks, and malls. Hanfu has become an essential attire for many photography sessions, film productions, and cultural events. In a broad sense, Hanfu refers to the traditional clothing of the Han ethnic group, encompassing a variety of styles that have evolved over time by absorbing elements from other ethnic costumes. Narrowly defined, Hanfu refers to the clothing system represented by the central plains of the Han Dynasty, inheriting the diverse clothing culture of the Eastern Zhou period, such as the curved hem of Chu clothing, the high collar of Qin clothing, and the back-opening hem of Qi clothing. The stable form of Hanfu was established during the Han Dynasty and has since accompanied the dissemination of…