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The first Luochang Chinese Hanfu Show (洛裳华服·赏), as one of the new highlights of the 18th ChinaJoy, has successfully concluded at the same time as ChinaJoy. The scene is beautiful, the model clothes are gorgeous and gorgeous, and the show form is refreshing. The wonderful performances of the Luochang Chinese Hanfu Show are still vivid in our mind, become a major event of ChinaJoy in 2020. At the show site, exquisite Chinese Hanfu costumes, the first catwalk built, and the addition of lighting and sound effects attracted many viewers to stop and watch consciously and orderly. In addition to the runway show, the Chinese Hanfu brands on display in Hall N5 are also the beautiful scenery of their own. With the revival of Chinese traditional culture and the trend of integration with the world culture, ChinaJoy for the first time absorbed the elements of Hanfu and provided the audience with the opportunity to understand and have close contact with the diversified costume culture as a display platform. It is worth mentioning that HengYuanXiang (恒源祥), a long-established Chinese brand, participated in the exhibition for the first time and brought Chinese high-fashion "Haipai HuaFu" to the scene, mixing "traditional culture personality" and…

▲ In addition to the most well-known identity of "lyricist in Chinese music", Fang Wenshan (方文山) is also a promoter of Hanfu. Q: How do you become an enthusiastic promoter of Hanfu? A: I am not an active promoter of Hanfu, but I have a certain sense of mission to traditional culture, which can also be explained as enthusiasm and preference. I have written some Chinese style lyrics with the charm of classical poetry before, and I was busy with a drama related to calligraphy a while ago, so I would have paid some attention to the traditional culture. About nine years ago, I began to pay attention to some activities of Hanfu Tongpao (同袍; Hanfu fans call each other Tongpao) on the Internet and kept continuous attention to this. Since then, I have placed a certain sense of mission on the rejuvenation and promotion of Hanfu. At the same time, Kevin, the director of our company, has some contacts with relevant departments in Xitang (西塘), Zhejiang Province, so it's a coincidence that we started the first Hanfu culture week in Xitang seven years ago. Q: In your mind, what is the existence of Hanfu? A: Hanfu is a long-forgotten…

January 15th, the Chinese President's wife and the Finnish President’s wife enjoyed the music poetry in Beijing. The girls dressed in Chinese Hanfu costumes sang the Chinese ancient words with the piano and the zither. The violin and piano play the work of the Finnish composer Sibelius. The poems and songs of the poems set up a bridge for people's spiritual communication, leaving a warm and beautiful moment of friendship between China and Finland. Not long ago, US President Visit China. China President Xi and US President Trump listened to the ancient elegant music in the Great Hall of the People. Hanfu clothing appeared as a show costume and in a diplomatic occasion. Let more people understand Hanfu Culture.

Source: China Daily According to data from people.cn, Chinese hanfu consumers surpassed 2 million in 2018, tripling the level of 2017. A recent report from Guangzhou-based consultancy iiMedia Research estimated that by 2021, China’s hanfu fans will reach 6.89 million, and the hanfu sales volume will total 10.16 billion yuan ($1.58 billion). Popular Hanfu Currently, there were more than 3,000 registered hanfu-related enterprises in China, among which over 60 percent were registered in the past five years, data from business information provider Tianyancha showed. Guangzhou-based bespoke hanfu manufacturer, Minghuatang, is known as the “Hermes of hanfu.” Data from Minghuatang’s official website on May 17 showed that the customer service is busy handling orders submitted on May 11, and the tailoring period has been scheduled to mid-March 2022. Apart from high-end markets, inexpensive hanfu is also popular. Data from Alibaba’s Taobao platform showed that hanfu that are priced between 100 yuan and 300 yuan took up over 60 percent of sales, while those over 500 yuan accounted for roughly 30 percent of sales.   Why Hanfu became popular Zhang Yi, the chief analyst at iiMedia Research, said during an interview with online fashion media Vogue Business, that from a niche hobby…

China has a long history of five thousand years. The history written in this vast land by Chinese people flourishing, eating, clothing, housing, and transportation is every bit as colorful and splendid. National dress is the most intuitive expression of national style. For example, when we talk about Japan, people can quickly think of kimonos. What would come to mind if we were to find a synonym for Chinese costumes? In the heart of craftsman Zhong Yi, the word is definitely: Hanfu. Lin Chi-ling In May 2017, Lin Chi-ling in hanfu appears in a large advertisement in Times Square, New York, wearing a simple and elegant bean green hanfu dress. The soft and gentle, exquisite craftsmanship is hidden in the details, showing the restrained and dignified beauty of oriental women. The Chinese culture was promoted intuitively and fully, stunning the world. As a sharer of the second season of the program "THE GREAT SHOKUNIN", Lin had this to say in the program. "China, with its greatness of manners, is called Xia, and the beauty of its costumes is called Hua. Costumes and manners are traditionally the most external cultural heritage of a nation. Hanfu, is not the old clothes that…

Ancient Chinese Costume Culture ExhibitionLaunch date: February 6, 2021Venue: North 18 Exhibition Hall, National Museum of China (Beijing) Clothing is not only a necessity for people's life, with the practical function of "sheltering from the cold and heat, protecting from the wind and rain, covering the body", but also an important carrier of ancient culture, with the cultural function of "distinguishing between superiority and inferiority, distinguishing between nobility and inferiority, and distinguishing between affinity and alienation". The development of Chinese clothing culture over the past thousands of years not only reflects the development trajectory of ancient material and spiritual civilization, but also outlines the continuous life of the Chinese people. On February 6, 2021, the "Ancient Chinese Costume Culture Exhibition" was officially opened at the National Museum of China. The exhibition is based on decades of academic research by Mr. Sun Ji and other scholars, divided into six sections according to historical periods, the exhibition features nearly 130 artifacts (sets) covering jade and stone, bone, pottery, costumes, gold and silver accessories, and calligraphy and paintings, with more than 40 auxiliary exhibits, about 170 pictures, and multimedia facilities, making it an extraordinary exhibition. If you are interested in ancient Chinese costumes,…

Restoration of lychee wine from 1300 years ago, ancient palace traditional cuisine Chinese sweets dragonbeard, non-stick egg pudding, all of these classic Chinese cuisines making are from the Chinese blogger Jiu Yue / Jiang Xun Qian's videos. Cuisine blogger: Jiu Yue / Jiang Xun Qian Not only traditional cuisine, but also Chinese crafts such as paper kites, fish lanterns, and whisking tea are the subjects of her videos, and she is also the initiator of the previously popular sugar painting challenge.   Focusing on traditional cuisine and crafts "A steed that raised red dust won the fair mistress' smiles; how many steeds that brought litchi died on the run!" 1,300 years ago, the Tang Dynasty's Yang Guifei loved lychee wine very much, and it has also made generations of people yearn for it. What is the taste of lychee wine that made Yang Guifei drunk? The blogger Jiang Xun Qian uses traditional techniques to recreate the taste from the Tang Dynasty, she also put on an opera costume and staged the song "Drunkened Concubine". Not only the lychee wine with the flavor of the Tang Dynasty, Jiang Xun Qian was also made fine as hair Chinese sweets dragon beard, and…

In 2015, three post-80s, who love statues and model toys, founded Infinity Studio (开天工作室) together in Shanghai. Today, Infinity Studio has not only become the head brand of sculpture in China, but also led the niche circle to develop into a hot modeling industry, truly bringing love into reality and doing the best. Pu Xiang Industrial Design Studio recently interviewed the founder of Infinity Studio, Yu Guanglai, and talked with him about the first half of his life dedicated to the statues.   01 The bond with model toys Yu Guanglai has been associated with model toys for more than thirty years. Ever since he understood, most of his life has been closely connected with model toys. The first model toy in Yu Guanglai's life was the Transformers that his mother bought for him. But at that time, he was young and playful, and the toys he wanted were both numerous and expensive. Yu Guanglai repeatedly dreamed of going to various kinds of toy stores, and sometimes he would wake up with toys in his arms. When he woke up, he found that it was just a dream, and he was very disappointed. Once, the school organized a summer hiking.…

The 2022 Henan Yuntai Mountain Hanfu Flower Festival will open on March 5. Visitors can tour the spring scenery with the modern Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove, enjoy the flowers sea with the Twelve Flower Gods, and exchange Hanfu culture with 100+ hanfu celebrities. Mountain, streams, lakeside, peach and apricot blossoms, mingle and compete, converging into a beautiful sea of flowers. During the festival, the scenic area of Yundai Mount will hold weekly Chinoiserie-style performances, and there will be Hanfu Games, original real murder mystery game and other activities. Put on your hanfu and come join the event!

The rise of the hanfu market restored traditional festivals back to former hustle and bustle. Lighting lanterns, pasting couplets, wearing hanfu, and singing ancient poems, built a bridge between ancient and modern times and seized the young people’s hearts. Hanfu brings feelings of nostalgia, ancestor worship, and gratitude to modern people. At the same time, hanfu production, sales, makeup, and supporting service markets have risen, and hanfu element immersive experience marketing is also in the stage of vigorous development.   Traditional culture in the costume The West Lake cruise ship with rabbit lanterns is swaying in the lake, and several tourists in hanfu complement with beautiful scenery, which is pretty much in line with the feeling of crossing Hangzhou, a thousand-year-old city. Many young people are immersive in it. "When I watched costume dramas as a child, I often put on a bed sheet to imitate a robe, and now wearing hanfu is more like a dream come true." Yan Peishan, who studied in Italy, said, "Earlier, I played erhu on stage in hanfu and won a lot of praise. It turns out that there are not only cheongsams in China, but also beautiful hanfu." Hanfu does not only refer…

The eighth Xitang Hanfu Culture Week this year demands the origin of the word "Hanfu" and its connotation of the same lineage. Promoting the significance of Hanfu clothing is consistent with our consistent beginnings. Hanfu is more than just a piece of clothing, so we need to delve into the realm of traditional culture and combine it with contemporary expression and content. Introducing dynastic carnivals, Hanfu runway shows, weddings, coming of age ceremony, and more. Integrating the thinking of etiquette and aesthetics, advocating the rule, integrity, balance, and harmony of the Han clothing culture. Traditional renewal, innovative Chinese style. Xitang Hanfu Culture Week is willing to spread Hanfu culture with positive energy and experience the ritual of life in the culture with you. Event Time: 2020 the Eighth Chinese National Costume Exhibition & Xitang Hanfu Culture Week:  October 31 to November 3, as scheduled How to Register: Registration for all events of Xitang Hanfu Culture Week will be opened soon, so stay tuned! Appreciation of Previous Activities:

March is a hanfu enthusiast, She also insists on wearing Chinese clothes every day in her daily work, which affects colleagues and many people in the company. This time, she climbed the highest Chug peak in Germany in her hanfu, and the beautiful hanfu was praised by many tourists. Some photos of her trip to Germany: Some photos of daily wearing Hanfu:

On 20 April 2019, cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Parc de Sceaux in southern Paris. The French Boyan Association and Parc de Sceaux in Hauts-de-Sein held the fifth Cherry Blossom Shangsi Festival (上巳节). So what is Shangsi Festival (上巳节)? Shangsi Festival has a long history in China. Originally, it was for eliminating evil, bathing and praying, and welcoming spring and summer. After the Wei and Jin Dynasties, it was fixed on the third day of the third month of the lunar calendar. In this splendid spring day, Chinese Hanfu enthusiasts show the French people the classical Chinese culture. Many French people are actively involved in it. Let's see what they have done together: French and Chinese hosts in hanfu people bathe with spring water and germicidal orchid dance performance in hanfu tea tasting, cakes and refreshments, Many French children also participated. If you are interested in such activities, you can leave a message to communicate with me.

From August 15 to August 17, a wonderful Chinese Hanfu festival was held in Xiuwu (修武), a thousand-year-old ancient county. Thousands of years of history of the cultural rhyme in the ancient county, carrying a thousand years of Chinese heritage of Chinese Hanfu clothing, thousand years of the ancient county met the thousand years of Hanfu, the crowd to appreciate a cultural feast on the beauty. 01 The activity began, the ancient town is bustling with excitement, such pomp and circumstance make people excited. Entering the town from the north gate, the empty square is already crowded with people, excited and curious voices can be heard from time to time, many of them were dressed in elaborate Hanfu, the blend of modern and ancient charm, condensed into a unique scenery. 02 At the opening ceremony, the audience was enthusiastic, under gorgeous lights, dancers dancing, so that the audience in the dance to feel the millennium of the ancient charm of Xiuwu, all let us feel a feast for the eyes and ears, but also feel the elegant beauty of the Chinese costume, the beauty of tolerance, all show the charm of China. Afterward, the Ancient Style Parade began, with models…

The young man sleeping on the kang bed had his second brother Han Zhu beside him, snoring at varying volumes. Not far from the bed was a yellow mud wall, aged with time, with several fine cracks through which the complaints of Han's mother and the sound of his father smoking a dry tobacco pipe could be heard. The young man slowly closed his sore eyes, hoping to fall asleep soon. He knew he had to wake up early tomorrow to go to the mountains with his friends to collect firewood. This young man was named Han Li. Although his name sounded quite proper, it was actually given by Old Uncle Zhang at the cost of two steamed buns from his father. Old Uncle Zhang was the only literate person in the village, and he had named many of the children. Han Li was nicknamed "Dummy," but he wasn't stupid at all. In fact, he was the smartest child in the village. He longed to escape this small village and see the outside world. But he didn't dare share this thought with others, as it would be surprising for a child to have such ideas. Han Li had two older…

In recent years, the popularity of Hanfu has surged across China, particularly evident during events like the Jinhu Hanfu Cultural Consumption Season. People flock to ancient capitals like Hedou, clad in exquisite Hanfu attire, to indulge in traditional foods, capture memorable moments against iconic landmarks, and eagerly share their experiences on social media. Hanfu has become more than just a garment; it's a cultural statement, often eclipsing even the weather in conversations. The Evolution of Hanfu: From Tradition to Trend Hanfu, by definition, refers to traditional Chinese attire that dates back to ancient times. As Professor Huang Qiang, a renowned expert in clothing history, explains, references to Hanfu can be found in ancient texts dating back to the times of the Yellow Emperor and Yao-Shun era. Each dynasty in Chinese history contributed unique styles to Hanfu, reflecting the era's aesthetic and social norms. From the deep-collared "Shenyi" of the Qin and Han dynasties, which symbolized modesty and hierarchy, to the flowing "Baoyi" robes of the Wei and Jin periods, which exuded elegance and freedom, Hanfu evolved alongside China's rich history. The Tang dynasty introduced a color-coded system where the hue of one's attire indicated social status—a system vividly captured in…

A Celebration of Tradition and Sport Against the picturesque backdrop of Qinghai Lake in Gangcha County, Qinghai Province, the 9th China-Qinghai International Ethnic Traditional Archery Elite Tournament kicked off on the evening of the 20th. Athletes from 22 countries and regions, including Bangladesh, Cambodia, Mongolia, Poland, Russia, and China, gathered to compete in this prestigious event, totaling 1,100 archers. Vice Governor of Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Ma Ruxiang, highlighted the tournament's role in integrating traditional ethnic sports with cultural exchanges. He emphasized how the event fosters camaraderie among different ethnic groups, promoting mutual assistance and enhancing national confidence through interactions with global participants. Competing at the Highest Standards The three-day elite tournament features five major competitions across four types of bows: modern traditional bow, compound bow, recurve bow, and horn bow. While the compound bow competition utilizes traditional earthen targets, other events adhere to international Olympic standards using standardized target papers. The 9th China-Qinghai International Ethnic Traditional Archery Elite Tournament commenced under the serene gaze of Qinghai Lake, drawing 1,100 archers from 22 countries and regions. This event, hosted in Gangcha County by the Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, not only showcases the prowess of athletes but also serves as a…

Lifen is a cardiologist in China and a Hanfu fanatic at the same time. She accepted our invitation to share her experiences about collecting and wearing Hanfu. She collects different styles of Hanfu and loves Cheongsam (Qipao) in particular. Let’s see how she falls in love with Hanfu. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ hanfuhouse : You’re a doctor, right. Would you mind sharing your working lives with us? Lifen: I’m a cardiologist. It’s been about 15 years since the first day I face cardiac diseases. Speaking about this career, as you can imagine, I’m living under serious stress everyday. It’s me who decides if my patients’ can continue their lives. The white coat I wear, the demeanor I bring with me, and the reputation of the profession I entered, all of these stand for a sacred trust that comes with great responsibility. hanfuhouse : No doubt it’s a sacred profession. As you mentioned, there’s a lot of pressure you need to face in your career life. Are there any hobbies or interests that help you to reach a work-life balance? I know you‘re a Hanfu fanatic, and that’s why we have today’s talk. Could you talk about it? What is the role Hanfu play…

Just in time for the spring flower viewing season, you can always find many videos on social media of girls wearing hanfu on spring tours during this May Day holiday. Nowadays, it's not normal to go to major scenic spots and events in China without encountering young people wearing hanfu instead. Hanfu is no longer a niche hobby, but it has a long way to go to achieve true industrialization. This wave of hanfu popularity is mostly crowded by young people under the age of 24. Some of them will buy more than 30 pieces of hanfu a year and wear them all the time except for sleeping; some are willing to spend half a year to make a treasured hanfu by hand, and some spend all their spare time on hanfu promotion activities. Has Hanfu still considered a niche hobby? From the 2019 Xi'an Datang Everbright City's "Tumblers show", to this year's Spring Festival's “Tang Palace Night Banquet” all received unanimous praise, the rise of traditional culture boom, and so has the attention to Hanfu. And this "hanfu popularity" is the first to attract young people. Hui, a designer by profession, was initially attracted by the "classical beauty" of…

The new season of figure skating from 2019 to 2020 is approaching. Although most of the players'new season songs have been released, there are still some top players whose programs are still kept secret. Sui Wenjing, a Chinese skater, recently uploaded a video of her skating in traditional hanfu on her social account. In the video, Sui Wenjing, dressed in hanfu, covered with light yarn, has a wonderful posture. It's different from all the games and performances in the past. It really has a different style.  In releasing this video, Sui Wenjing also wrote that this is a relatively complete version of "Hanfu on the Ice rink" which she and her companions had been polishing for a long time. In fact, after the World Championship in March this year, Sui Wenjing posted her experimental attempt to put on ice in her Hanfu on her social account. In fact, since the World Championship in March this year, Sui Wenjing has published her experimental attempt in hanfu on her social account. “For the first time, there are pants too long, places that are not suitable for ice, etc. But judging from recent performances, the newly improved Hanfu today has solved this…

The thriving hanfu and its derivative culture are coming back into the public view in a creative, distinct, and diverse way, lending its light and color back to the energetic youth. In this article, follow "THE GREAT SHOKUNIN" and meet Hanfu makeup blogger @Xiao Zhuang (小庄).   Creative Ancient Hanfu Makeup The account @Xiao Zhuang is actually run jointly by two Hanfu enthusiasts, with makeup, appearances, editing and post generally handled by Qing Qing (晴晴), while photography and filming are done by Xiao Zhuang. Qing Qing They have collaborated on over 200 videos, the most popular of which is the series "The Beauty of China's Millennium", which has received nearly 10 million views. In this series, Qing Qing restored the history of the evolution of makeup, hairstyles, accessories, and hanfu clothing of the Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties. Before this, we mostly got a glimpse of ancient women's grooming, makeup and lifestyle from ancient TV dramas, but the style was mostly uniform, lacking in creativity and sophistication. On the contrary, in Xiao Zhuang's video, you can fully experience the changes of women's makeup and costume in different dynasties. Taking the Tang Dynasty makeup of this series as an example, the…

At the 16th China International Cartoon and Animation Festival, the gathering of traditional Chinese clothing "Hanfu" becomes a beautiful scenery. CGTN reporter: Guo Meiping will take this opportunity to have the first experience of this gorgeous clothing. She also asked an industry expert: Huang Qiaoen - Founder of the Hanfu brand "Yuanshangiao" in advance to help her with the Hanfu experience at the"Chinese-style pavilion". Huang Qiaoen helped Guo choose the right Hanfu: "You are pretty tall, so a Hanfu in Ming Dynasty style probably suits you. Also, today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, so the outfit I'm recommending, exudes elements of this holiday." Guo asks: "What is the story behind the outfit I'm wearing?""The outfit you are wearing is called 'Moon shining on the lake'. It's specifically designed for the Mid-Autumn Festival. You can find a lot of autumn elements on it." Huang starts to introduce this Ming-style Hanfu in detail. "The long gown you wear inside has a stand-up collar and surplice. The cloak is in the Ming Dynasty style and has a full moon at the back. There are also elements of chrysanthemum and Jade Rabbit, implying full happiness. We also added some cuter modern elements to the traditional…

If you are a traditional Chinese culture and clothing fan, then the 1987 version of Dream of the Red Chamber is a drama you can’t miss. Although it was a drama 35 years ago, relying on the strong support of the original work and high-quality clothing, makeup and props, it is still the top Chinese costume drama in many people’s minds. A blogger that is introduced to everyone today, she is obviously also a loyal audience of The Dream of Red Mansions. She has successfully imitated several characters in Dream of the Red Chamber and won the love of netizens. She is @Wo Shi Ba Pi Ya (我是扒皮呀). Let's take a look at her interpretation of the characters in Dream of the Red Chamber.   Wang Xifeng Wang Xifeng, one of the heroines in Dream of the Red Chamber. She is beautiful, with a pair of phoenix triangular eyes and two slender and long eyebrows, slim and good-looking. Appearing dressed in colorful embroidery splendor, laughter first gets, like a divine concubine fairy. Because of her beautiful appearance and charming bearing, Jia Rui was fascinated by her. The left picture is the 87th version of "Dream of the Red Chamber" Wang…

When young consumers have fallen in love with hanfu, traditional culture and trendy fashion are on a collision course, setting off a time-traveling craze. As a carrier of traditional culture, hanfu has continued to spread explosively in recent years, gradually moving from a niche hobby to popular recognition, and creating a new consumer market of tens of billions of dollars. The beauty of hanfu: from a niche hobby to popular recognition Dong Yihan, who returned to Shanghai after studying in France, is an automotive engineer by day and a street performer by night. He is good at playing traditional musical instruments such as Di and Xiao, and even if the summer in Shanghai is hot, he insists on wearing a full set of hanfu when performing. The long robe is fluttering, and he wears it from the Seine to the Huangpu River. "Just as I want people to be able to enjoy a piece of ancient traditional music in its entirety, I also want to be able to present such a set of costumes in its entirety, which together form a 'Hanfu Style' as a whole." He said. Broadly speaking, hanfu is a system of traditional Chinese clothing and accessories…