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News | Experience of Traditional Chinese Clothing – Hanfu
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… -
New Gods: Yang Jian – the Latest Chinese Anime Worth Watching in 2022
"New Gods: Yang Jian" is one of the best Chinese animated films to watch this year, based on solid animation production standards and a strong Chinese art style. "New Gods: Yang Jian" is an animated film produced by Light Chaser Animation, directed by Zhao Ji, and featuring the voices of Wang Kai, Li Lanling, and Ji Guanlin, and was released in mainland China on August 19, 2022. The film tells the story of Yang Jian, who has fallen on hard times due to the third truth-seeing eye hurt, and his nephew Chen Xiang, who is eager to save his mother, as they go on a thrilling fantasy adventure together. In its first three days of release, the film has grossed more than 100 million RMB and the cumulative box office has now exceeded 200 million RMB. Why did audiences have such high aspirations for "The New Gods: Yang Jian"? It stems from the solid market foundation laid by its production company, Light Chaser Animation, and previous works. In 2019, "White Snake: The Origin" made a box office of 468 million RMB, and in 2021, "New Gods: Nezha Reborn" and "White Snake 2: Green Snake" made 456 million RMB and 580… -
When Disney Princess Puts On The Traditional Clothes Of Other Countries
Fairy tales are our sweetest childhood memories. “What is your favorite fairy tale role”? When I was a child, I always dreamed of dancing with Cinderella, joining the army with Mulan, and singing with snow-white in the jungle. I also like to imitate their make-up. The princesses not only have their own personalities and stories but also have their own characteristics in dressing up. They are so beautiful that people can envy them! However, have you ever thought about what Disney Princesses will look like when they wear traditional clothes from other countries? 1. Japanese Style Elsa and Anna sisters in Frozen are classical and beautiful after wearing traditional Japanese clothes. Cinderella, compared with the image in the fairy tale, is more plump, feeling particularly soft. Although changing a style, the color matching of Snow White’s dress is still very similar to that in animation. The little mermaid, Ariel, not only has the painting style of Japanese Geisha but also looks like the beautiful image of the Tang Dynasty in China. 2. Korean literary style Nayoung Wooh, a Korean illustrator, puts on Korean traditional clothes for the Disney Princesses in fairy tales. For example, in the picture below, can you… -
A Fashion Journey Through Chang An: Exquisite Hanfu Traditional Motifs in the Movie
The animated historical film "Chang An," produced by Light Chaser Animation Studios and directed by Xie Junwei and Zou Jing, was released on July 8, 2023. Set against the backdrop of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the film depicts the chaos that engulfed Chang'an after the An Lushan Rebellion. In this tumultuous time, Gao Shi reminisces about his past with Li Bai. What makes this film remarkable is not only its portrayal of a realistic and captivating Li Bai but also its presentation of the poignant stories between Li Bai and Gao Shi throughout their lives. It showcases their encounters with other prominent figures of the Tang Dynasty such as Du Fu and Wang Wei, capturing the splendorous era they lived in and showcasing the infinite charm of poetry and culture. Recently sparked heated discussions among netizens after its release. The film showcases the charm of Eastern aesthetics, allowing viewers to travel through time and experience the splendorous Tang Dynasty. In addition to the essence of Tang style emanating from poetry, the intricate motifs on the characters' costumes in the film also reveal the beauty of lines within China's long historical river. Patterns, simply put, refer to decorative designs. Ancient people drew… -
Will Chinese Hanfu be Popular in the World?
How popular is Chinese Hanfu? It is reported that the total market size of the Hanfu industry is estimated to reach 1.09 billion yuan. ▲ on December 22, 2019, Hanfu lovers are performing dance. Even the foreign media have paid attention to Chinese Hanfu. According to CNN, Chinese Hanfu culture has become a new trend among Chinese young people. More and more young people put on Hanfu and go to the streets to show people Hanfu culture. AFP also said that in modern China, Hanfu fans are in all fields: from history fans to animation fans, to students and even young professionals. According to Russia's satellite news agency, Chinese Hanfu culture has spread to other countries for a long time. Mysterious patterns and silk have attracted people's attention. Now, this culture has returned again. With the increase of cultural exchanges between China and the west, more Chinese art forms and traditional culture have gradually entered the international field of vision. Some elements of Hanfu have also sought after. Indeed, integrating Chinese elements into fashion is a common design method of international brands in recent years. According to Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao, Chinese elements can be seen everywhere. In addition to the details… -
Light Chaser’s Leap: The Journey to Bai She 3: Fusheng and Its Anticipated Release
If we were to identify some highlights in the 2023 Chinese film market, undoubtedly, the summer release of "Chang An" shone brightly among them. Following the success of the blockbuster "Chang An," the next eagerly anticipated work from Light Chaser Animation Studios is the third installment of the Bai She (White Snake) series, titled "Bai She 3: Fusheng." The film has already locked in the Qixi Festival (August 10, 2024) slot six months in advance. When it comes to the realm of adult-oriented animated films, Light Chaser stands alone as the only series to persist into its third installment, there is no doubt that "Bai She 3: Fusheng" is highly anticipated. Meticulously considered release date After undergoing the trials of the first two installments, the White Snake series from Light Chaser Animation Studios has firmly established its presence. Not only has it achieved excellent market performance, but it has also become a representative work of contemporary Eastern aesthetics. After a three-year hiatus, the third installment of the series has finally surfaced and become the first film this year to secure the coveted summer and Qixi Festival slots. The audacity to seize the prime time slot six months in advance speaks… -
Hidden Chinese Culture in Kung Fu Panda Movies
Have you ever heard of that trivia tidbit where it's like "the Chinese were so impressed by Kung Fu Panda that they held meetings to figure out why they couldn't produce something as good as it with their own culture"? Well, it's true. That did happen. And the answer is probably a combination of a lack of financial and cultural support for artists, government censorship of storytelling, and animation not being taken seriously as an artform. But what did Kung Fu Panda do that was so right? What influences did it take from Chinese culture? I'm gonna try and figure that out. I'll talk about my opinion on whether it matters that this movie was made by white people when Chinese audiences liked it so much. So let's start! Wuxia Jianghu Dream To begin with, these mountains in the opening immediately reminded me of Huangshan, or the Yellow Mountains. It's a pretty famous mountain range in China with a lot of these jagged stony peaks and clouds surrounding them. The Kung Fu Panda artbook confirms that the Valley of Peace is inspired by the Yellow Mountains and the Li River Valley, another place famous for being really, really pretty. And… -
A New Era of Chinese animation: Tracing the Remarkable Works and Creative Innovations
In the past 40 years, China has been the main market for exporting Japanese and American animations. However, in recent years, Chinese animation works have gradually gained attention in the international market. In 2018, the first Chinese original animation series "Scissor Seven" was launched on Netflix and made its way overseas. After being simultaneously broadcasted in over 190 countries and regions worldwide, the entire animation market has accelerated its pace in going global. In 2019, "White Snake" was nominated for the Feature Film competition unit at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival in France. In the same year, the phenomenal work "Ne Zha" was released in North America and achieved a box office of 3.69 million dollars, setting a new record for the distributing company. In 2021, "I Am What I Am" participated in the largest animation festival in North America, the AIF Animation Film Festival. This summer, the domestic animated film "Chang An" received both critical acclaim and box office success overseas. In addition to an increasing number of Chinese animation works being available on mainstream international media platforms and attracting attention from the global market, various Chinese video platforms have also made moves to enter the international market.…
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