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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…

China Hanfu Supermodel Competition started four months ago Huanan competition area has ended on August 17th. Senior models of Chinese hanfu show great splendor in Guangdong fashion week. Let's enjoy the latest listed hanfu. Check-in site Hanfu Element Fashion (right)

"Adhere to what you love, love what you adhere to." Shu Qiuhong, a 24-year-old girl who started her own business in Ji Nan, then interpreted these words with practical actions. Her hometown is far away in Tongren, Guizhou, and she is the first college student out of the village. She has a deep-rooted love for Chinese traditional costumes because she was nurtured by her grandmother's production of Miao embroidery and Miao silver since she was a child. In order to promote traditional culture and persist in her hobby, Shu resolutely quit her job as a teacher and started a long entrepreneurial journey against the pressure of her family. Today, she has her own hanfu store in Jinan, and through continuous learning of traditional culture, she makes ancient hair ornaments with complicated procedures by hand. "My goal is to make Chinese traditional hair ornaments and costumes loved by more people, and I hope they will go out of the country and into the world."   The store that carries the girl's dream of Hanfu Shu Qiuhong's store was opened in a shopping mall, although it did not look impressive, after the entrance is another scene: a wide range of colors and…

The number of Hanfu festivals and Hanfu events has gradually risen over the past decade or so of Hanfu revival. Not only in China, but also around the world, Hanfu enthusiasts organize hanfu day from time to time. Hanfu events are not only an important channel for more people to learn about hanfu, but also a great way for Hanfu lovers to meet like-minded people and discuss traditional culture together. In this article, we have compiled 5 relatively important hanfu festivals (hanfu day) for you.   Flower Festival (花神节) The Flower Festival, commonly known as the "Flower God Festival", is held on the second day of the second month of the lunar calendar. Wearing hanfu is one of the traditional customs to celebrate the festival.   Chinese Rituals and Music Conference Chinese Rituals and Music Conference (中华礼乐大会) is a traditional Chinese cultural event initiated and hosted by Fujian Hanfu World, which has been held in the beginning of November every year since 2013. The Chinese Rituals and Music Conference is held to inherit and develop Chinese rituals and music civilization and to promote traditional Chinese culture. The number of participants has been increasing over the years, and more than one…

On October 26, 2019, the Chinese national costume exhibition and the 7th China Xitang Hanfu culture week opened in Xitang ancient town, Zhejiang Province. "Spring and autumn water, Tang and song towns, Ming and Qing architecture, modern people." Here, everyone is dressed in Hanfu and treated with courtesy. As time goes by, the Hanfu culture week has been held seven times in Xitang. Compared with the previous years, the 7th Xitang Hanfu culture week received more support and praise from traditional culture lovers, and the number of activities reached a new record. With the sound of drums, the horses are marching together. It opened the curtain of the 7th Xitang Hanfu culture week and led the most anticipated Dynasty Carnival to us. The handsome and powerful pacesetters are the vanguard elites of this carnival. They are mighty and majestic. Next to it, there is a uniform horse team, full of energy and momentum, which brings people's thoughts back to the historical era in an instant. The carnival is divided into seven parts: "Han, Jin, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing", which highly extracts the cultural and spiritual images of each dynasty. You will see the square array with magnificent momentum…

On January 2, 2021, the 4th "Huachang Jiuzhou - Hanfu Show" was held in Hangzhou.

From November 22, 2003, Mr. Wang Letian, a private citizen, wear the traditional costume of the Han nation and walk on the street. Wang Letian's action has been widely spread and has received a lot of support and response, and has set off a wave of the Hanfu movement in the country. In addition to the widespread of Hanfu enthusiasts, the Hanfu movement is also helped by Hanfu merchants. Today, we will tell you the story of Hanfu merchants "Chonghui Han Tang (重回汉唐, Back to Han Tang)" and see how they have developed from opening the first Hanfu store to becoming the Hanfu head business in China. The history of the development of the offline stores of Chonghui Han Tang can almost be seen from the changes in the Chinese Hanfu industry. 2006, the first offline store of Chonghui Han Tang was opened in Wenshufang, a commercial street in Chengdu, with less than 20 pieces of Hanfu hanging in a 30 square meter storefront. Over the past ten years, Chonghui Han Tang has opened more than 30 directly-managed stores and more than 100 agency stores, covering almost every provincial capital city in China. The store in Wenshufang, because of its…

The 2024 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and Global Governance Summit, held in Shanghai from July 4th to 6th, gathered scientists and entrepreneurs from around the world. Together, they envisioned a future where AI advancements foster collaborative governance and innovation across industries. The rapid evolution of AI technologies showcased at the 2024 World Artificial Intelligence Conference highlights not only their technological prowess but also their profound implications for global governance and societal integration. As AI continues to advance, its transformative potential extends beyond industrial applications to encompass broader societal benefits and ethical considerations. Forging New Frontiers in AI The conference showcased remarkable advancements, exemplified by the debut of innovative technologies like the global landmark steel factory from CITIC Tai Fung Special Steel. Here, intricate displays revealed the transparency of blast furnace operations, illustrating efficiency gains such as a 56.6% increase in R&D effectiveness and a 47.3% decrease in defect rates. These advancements underscore how AI-powered insights are revolutionizing industries, enhancing precision and productivity on a global scale. "Two global landmark factories have already been established by CITIC," remarked Zhang Wenwu, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and General Manager of CITIC Group. These AI applications span across 29 manufacturing bases worldwide,…

On November 17 local time, the first French Hanfu festival was held in Paris. The event was hosted by China general nuclear power group and hosted by Développement France-Chine and Vision Chine. The Hanfu festival began with a lively lion dance, followed by more than 20 tall and beautiful French models dressed in Chinese clothes. Models have displayed more than 100 sets of Chinese traditional clothing, mainly Chinese traditional Hanfu, as well as the distinctive clothing of different times in China. On the day of the activity, a 15-minute walk show will be held every other hour. Through four shows, many audiences enjoyed traditional Chinese clothing such as Hanfu, Tangzhuang (唐装), Qipao (旗袍), etc. The host explains the history and characteristics of various costumes on the spot. Many audiences not only feel the inheritance and innovation of Chinese clothing culture and exquisite handicraft but also really appreciate the splendid culture with a long history of China. During the activity, workshops such as Chinese paper-cut, calligraphy, rope art, the pattern of the make-up (脸谱) and photography were also set up, which were favored by many people, especially teenagers. The atmosphere of the Hanfu experience area is more active. French people put…

On the occasion of the cherry blossom festival, the 2nd Sichuan Hanfu Flower Dynasty Festival, will kick off on March 18, at the Phoenix Lake AAAA Tourism Scenic Area, with activities such as the God of Flowers Selection Contest, Hanfu Makeup Contest, coming up.

With the rise of ancient Chinese costume "Hanfu culture" among young people, the China-chic has become an unstoppable trend. The September issue of Harper's BAZAAR e-magazine features a stylish restoration of hanfu, and a closer look at these "trendy elements" from a thousand years ago that are still stunning today.   HAN DYNASTY The restored hanfu shot by Harper's BAZAAR During the Han Dynasty, large-sleeved clothes were popular, called "Zhu Yu (诸于)". The characteristic of large-sleeved clothes is the use of the slanting cutting method, which makes the clothes look wide at the top and narrow at the bottom. This set of hanfu designs in "Harper's BAZAAR" uses this typical slanting cutting method, which makes the model look taller and slimmer, so it can be said to be a "slimming secret". During the Han Dynasty, common women wore Ru upper and Qun underneath, which shows that women in the Han Dynasty wore a skirt and a dress as their daily wear. Han Dynasty costumes in the drama The Han Dynasty was a feudal period with a strict hierarchy, which was also reflected in women's clothing, which could be basically divided into two different dress systems for nobles and commoners. Hairstyle…

Is there a limit to the imagination? For young Chinese style painting painters, the answer is no.   Wu Junda All the living things are in a commotion between the empty valley. The scene of the divine beast standing proudly between heaven and earth facing the tiny human brings a great impact of confrontation to the audience. Wu Junda (吴俊达) once participated in the Global Game Art Contest (GGAC) and took the Grand Prize in the global 2D art category. The award-winning work that Wu Junda made a name for himself was "Shan Hai You Ling (山海有灵, Mountains and Oceans with Great Spirit)". The four beasts suppressing the mountains and rivers with a stroke that is strong enough to dominate the world tear a crack of time in the intersection of reality and illusion. The details, moreover, are breathtaking. The four beasts with moving hair sweep the bewildered crowd with their fierce eyes which are gradually revealing. Lazy but very oppressive limbs are waving between heaven and earth. Not even a tiny detail should be ignored although the picture is dominated by the divine beasts. The tiny human and the huge divine beast are making a great visual impact. The complex…

Ancient China is called “Huaxia”, with “Hua” referring to the elegance of costume and “Xia” the greatness of etiquette. Following the development through the Zhou, Han, Tang and Song dynasties, the costume in the Ming dynasty had distinct Chinese cultural characteristics and was the epitome of Chinese apparel, which had a wide and profound impact on the costume and aesthetics of later dynasties and neighboring countries.  The Ming Dynasty had fully restored the costume tradition, which had been inherited for thousands of years. Being magnificent and elegant, the Ming costume is the epitome of Chinese costume culture. Ceremonial court dress was usually worn by civil and military officials at formal and grand occasions such as court meetings. It consisted of court hat, red silk robe, white silk gauze shirt, knee-covering，silk belt, leather belt, etc. Normal court dress, well-known to all, was a symbol of the Ming Dynasty costume, for example, the red silk gauze round-collar robe with subtle pattern and square patches embroidered with cloud and crane design, black silk gauze hat and so on. Festive dress was worn by officials on various festive occasions and in some ceremonial activities. The yellowish-brown linen pleated robe with Feiyu design, woman’s…

This year's Chinese National Costume Day(中国华服日) offline event was held in Nanjing on December 5th, which attracted many Hanfu enthusiasts and became a grand event to promote the excellent traditional Chinese culture. The main event of "Chinese National Costume Day", the Huafu (华服) Costume Show, was held on the evening of December 5th. Hundreds of young models were clothed in Chinese Huafu, highlighting the style of a Chinese ceremonial state. During the event, the China Huafu Development Forum was held. In addition, a Huafu Expo was held at the same time, which included a display of Chinese Huafu costumes and accessories, a cultural experience of ancient styles, traditional food photography, and other activities. Let's enjoy the live photos from the Huafu Costume Show! Part of the show video:

Wang Sibo (Roywang), the first person in Chinese light painting art and the first Chinese advisor of the World Light Painting Alliance, is adept at creating light paintings in a Chinese style. In 2018, he completed the painting "Dragon Dance in Beijing" in just 7 minutes, where a golden dragon illuminated Wangfujing Street, breaking the world record. He integrates traditional Chinese aesthetics into modern art, using light as ink and night as canvas, combining ancient cultural elements with contemporary art forms to create stunning works. He even brings mythical creatures from the "Classic of Mountains and Seas" to life on the streets, becoming well-known to the public. 01 Painting everything with light Light painting, in simple terms, is the process of capturing the movement of light sources in a dark environment through long exposure, resulting in various abstract images. For example, if one wants to paint a dragon, they can use a light source to "draw" the dragon in front of the camera, and the camera will record the trajectory of the light source, creating a photo that shows a shining dragon. For creators of light painting photography, it does not require highly advanced painting skills. With a basic foundation…

01 Hanfu in Suriname Wearing of Hanfu has been popular abroad for some time. However, in this Hanfu-themed cultural event jointly organized by the Chinese Embassy in Suriname and the China Silk Museum, the ambassador to Suriname personally wore Hanfu to promote Chinese Hanfu and silk culture. Hanfu has become an important business card in international cultural exchanges, and its influence continues to expand, reaching out to the world. On the evening of April 30, the Chinese Embassy in Suriname held this Hanfu-themed cultural event, which attracted more than 400 participants, including Surinamese political figures, diplomats from various countries, media and representatives from the overseas Chinese community. Chinese Ambassador to Suriname Han Jing wore Ming-style Hanfu to welcome guests, and in his speech, he emphasized that silk and Hanfu are iconic cultural symbols of Chinese civilization. As representatives of outstanding craftsmanship, silk and Hanfu reflect the prosperity and harmony of ancient China, as well as the unremitting pursuit of a better life by the Chinese nation. Ambassador Han also pointed out that silk and Hanfu represent not only China, but also Suriname and the whole world. The Chinese who settled in Suriname 170 years ago have inherited Chinese culture from…

Can foreigners wear Hanfu? Which dynasty's Hanfu style is more suitable for non-Chinese people, Tang, Song, or Ming? Wearing Chinese hanfu costumes, tasting traditional Chinese food, and learning traditional handicrafts, three young ladies from different countries immersive experienced Chinese culture, in the recently released Chinese traditional culture creative short film "They Are All From China" by the Sichuan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, China.   Traditional Chinese Hanfu Costume Hanfu is the traditional national costume of the Han people and has a history of over 3,700 years, with different costumes and makeup for different dynasties. In this video, Ms. Ting Yue, the Chinese costume enthusiast and promoter, leads three foreign friends in a special Chinese cultural experience. They put on different dynasties Hanfu to achieve a "gorgeous transformation".   Tang Dynasty Hanfu The Tang Dynasty saw an unprecedented flourishing atmosphere of feudal society, with advanced society, cultural prosperity, advanced silk weaving techniques, and a nationwide tea drinking culture, making it a dynasty in which China exported a great deal of culture, art and technology to surrounding countries. At this time, clothing styles, colors, patterns, and so on, all presented a new situation, the gorgeous crowns and clothing are unparalleled.…

China is a land of breathtaking natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant artistic traditions. Among the many facets of Chinese art and culture, the use of color stands out as a particularly distinctive and enduring feature. From the bold reds and golds of imperial palaces to the serene blues and greens of ancient landscapes, traditional Chinese colors evoke a sense of harmony, balance, and aesthetic refinement that has captivated people for centuries. We will explore the history, symbolism, and beauty of the most iconic colors together with the authors of books on traditional Chinese colors, Guo Hao. Whether you are an art lover, a history buff, or simply someone who appreciates beauty, the world of traditional Chinese colors is sure to enchant and inspire you. Guo Hao   Reclaiming Traditional Chinese Colors Guo Hao, a researcher of Chinese traditional colors, has spent five years scavenging for remnants of traditional colors from tens of thousands of ancient books and cultural relics. Due to cultural discontinuity, traditional Chinese colors are scattered in a large number of ancient books, and the whole process of recovery is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Guo Hao went through nearly 400 kinds of canonical…

2022 Hanfu New Year's Gala (Year of the Tiger) is now broadcasting. Enjoy the wonderful show with Hanfu Tongpao together!

Have you ever watched the Dream of the Red Chamber (1987 TV series)? The costume styling of this drama can be called the pinnacle of classical Chinese costume aesthetics. Compared to the diverse styles of costume dramas in recent years, the classical style aesthetic seems to have gradually suffered from indifference and become rare. However, there are still someone who is trying to spread classical aesthetics, and she is the main character in this article, the Hanfu & Classical Aesthetics content creation blogger, @我是411 (I'm 411). She hopes to bring classical aesthetics back into the public through her own efforts and restoration. "The GREAT SHOKUNINI" recently interviewed this 27-year-old Xi'an girl. Like most girls, 411 loved the classical style when she was a child: comic books with traditional stories, calendar illustrations with classical ladies, ancient frescoes and illustrations of ladies in textbooks, and the Dream of the Red Chamber that she watched over and over again. In her opinion, the classical aesthetic was disseminated in the past through refined literary works that did not deviate from tradition, but now, there are many important things that are dying out. Along with the initial heart and sense of mission, 411 set up…

2020 is a challenging year, but that can't stop us from working hard to achieve our goals and aspirations. The VCTK e.V. is continuing efforts in promoting Hanfu culture with the latest video for 2020. The latest promotion video is called "Unterwegs (洫上有途)", which is inspired by the Zhou Ritual. The widespread of Hanfu culture is just like the small canals in the fields, which are constantly opening up and converging, from small streams to surging rivers. The video was shot in many cities in Germany, including Berlin, Potsdam, Cologne, Essen, Düsseldorf, and Hamburg, where many Hanfu enthusiasts gathered to show the beauty of Chinese culture.  

Do you like to dress up and transport yourself back in time to another era? Well now you're in luck because the "Hanfu" fashion is coming back with a bang. The Hanfu - Han Ethnic Dress The Hanfu (汉服, hànfú) is the name given to the traditional Chinese clothing worn long before the 17th century by the Han (汉族, hànzú). In fact, it literally means "clothing of the Han" who are the majority ethnic group in China. The hanfu, has influenced different traditional dresses in Asia, such as the kimono in Japan, the hanbok in Korea, or the áo tú thân in Vietnam. It appeared in China more than 3,000 years ago and it is said that it was the Yellow Emperor (黄帝, Huáng dì), an important character in Chinese mythology and legends, who began to wear it as his regular garment. During the Western Zhou Dynasty (c.1046 - 771 BC) it began to be used as a social class differentiator. Status and prestige could be seen in the degree of decoration of the dress, the length of the skirt, the width of the sleeves, and the patterns. When the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) came, which was founded not by Han…

Background of Hanfu Parade Day At noon on November 22, 2003, Wang Letian, a power worker, dressed in Hanfu, which disappeared in daily life for 358 years, appeared on the street. He dressed in a Hanfu composed of a long Quju (曲裾) and a cocoon silk outer garment, strolls in the square, park and shopping mall in Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province. He said he did so in the hope of "promoting Hanfu" with his own meager strength and making people accept the traditional Chinese clothing again. Although this Han suit is simple and even a little out of shape, it was sewn by Wang Letian and his friends. These like-minded men even set up a team to search for documents, pick up sewing needles and make this Hanfu. Despite the ridicule and incomprehension of some people, Wang Letian calmly walked through the crowd and walked on the most prosperous street in Zhengzhou. He is more and more determined to promote Hanfu. He hopes to influence others with his limited power. Zhang Congxing, a reporter from Lianhe Zaobao in Singapore, came across the photos and wrote a report based on them. This article has also become the first article to…