Controversy

If there existed a chronology of hanfu revival in Chengdu, it would include Lü Xiaowei, who founded China's first hanfu store in 2006 - Chong Hui Han Tang. And, the female photographer who launched the "Travel with Hanfu" campaign online in 2014, Dang Xiao Shi (当小时). She became popular because of hanfu, and was controversial because of hanfu, and now this highly individualistic oriental photographer has put down her camera, and returned with the oriental element brand "Xu Mi Ge (须弥阁)".   Controversial for taking beautiful hanfu photos Born in Chengdu, Sichuan province, 33-year-old Dang Xiao Shi, looking back on her love affair with Chinese hanfu costume, she is overwhelmed with emotion. In 2014, Dang Xiao Shi was invited by a friend to travel to Nepal to take her wedding anniversary photos. Dang Xiao Shi, who was already well known in the hanfu community, proposed a hanfu theme, considering the novelty of the subject matter, and to her surprise, the photos caused a stir as soon as they were released. Immediately afterward, Dang Xiao Shi started the "Travel with Hanfu" campaign. She traveled to Iceland, Spain, Italy, and 14 other countries with her hanfu. However, as Dang Xiao Shi's popularity…

In the ever-evolving landscape of television dramas, few things spark as much debate and disappointment as abrupt endings and unfulfilled promises. Recently, the Chinese TV series "Golden Age of Jin Yong" (金庸武侠世界) found itself at the center of such controversy, leaving viewers divided and questioning the integrity of its production. The series, originally touted to encompass 60 episodes under the ambitious title "New Legend of the Condor Heroes," abruptly concluded after airing only the first segment titled "Iron-Blooded Heart" (铁血丹心). This unexpected decision was met with a wave of criticism from loyal fans who had eagerly anticipated the unfolding of the entire narrative. Announced via the official Weibo account on July 6th, the closure of "Golden Age of Jin Yong" came as a shock to many. The post expressed gratitude to viewers for their support and hinted at a farewell to the martial arts world depicted in the series. Despite initial excitement and high expectations fueled by promotional material featuring a star-studded cast and grandiose production promises, the series failed to deliver on its full potential. At its core, "Golden Age of Jin Yong" aimed to create a cinematic universe akin to Marvel's, gathering iconic characters from Jin Yong's extensive…