Imagination

Wu Yanni's (吴艳妮) Journey to the Paris Olympics In the realm of athletics, where discipline and determination reign supreme, few stories captivate the imagination like that of Wu Yanni. From her early days in a military family to the bustling tracks of international competition, Wu Yanni has emerged not only as a formidable athlete but also as a cultural icon challenging norms. Wu Yanni's profile on the official Paris Olympics website reads like a testament to her star status. Detailed sections outline her hobbies, including jazz dance, Pilates, and shopping, painting a picture of a well-rounded individual beyond the track. Her family background, education at Beijing Sport University, and proficiency in languages further highlight her diverse interests and accomplishments. The Early Years: Nurturing a Champion Born into a military family, Wu Yanni was influenced by her grandfather's belief that girls should be strong. This upbringing steered her towards athletics from a young age, initially through dance and later through track and field. Her transition to hurdling under coach Yang Hui marked a turning point, shaping her into the athlete she is today. Wu Yanni's journey hasn't been without challenges. A setback during the 2022 Asian Games, where she was disqualified for a…

In the minds of most people, Chinese monsters are usually associated with various strange and supernatural creatures in novels and stories. For example, the monster featured in the first episode of "Yao-Chinese Folktales" titled "Nobody" is from the famous novel "Journey to the West". The inspiration for the second episode's story titled "Goose Mountain" comes from a Southern Dynasty supernatural novel called "Yang Xian Shu Sheng". The animation depicts scenes of monsters devouring each other, creating a creepy atmosphere that vividly portrays an imaginative interpretation of “Chinese monsters” and “Chinese aesthetics”. These ancient Chinese monsters or rather Chinese demons have been passed down for thousands of years; therefore more excellent works like "Yao-Chinese Folktales" are needed to celebrate their unique charm. The textual records of monster images date back to the pre-Qin period, with a history spanning more than two thousand years. The "Shanhaijing (山海经, Classic of Mountains and Seas)" is the pioneer in this field and also known as the ancestor of ancient and modern strange stories. The original version of "Shanhaijing" was illustrated; however, those ancient illustrations were lost during Han dynasty, leaving only Ming-Qing engraved illustrations for us to reference. Artist Ren Caifeng attempts to discover an…

The ancient Chinese wedding dress, FengguanXiapei (凤冠霞帔), is the most secret dream of many ancient girls. In classical literary works and our imagination, FengguanXiapei often represents the conclusion of a good marriage, which is the most classic Chinese wedding dress. 1. What is "Fengguan"? Fengguan is the most solemn headdress in the Ming Dynasty. It is famous for its Phoenix-like ornaments. Fengguan had taken shape in the Han Dynasty. According to the records of historical materials, when the Empress Dowager participated in the sacrificial activities, she would wear jade ornaments in the shape of Phoenix. After the Han Dynasty, the headdress of Phoenix has been very popular. From the Song Dynasty, Fengguan was officially designated as the dress of Mingfu (命妇, women with titles in ancient times). When attending the important ceremony, Fengguan was needed. Apart from the dragon and phoenix, the gem is also an important part of Fengguan. According to the objects unearthed, the twelve dragon and nine phoenix crowns of the empress Xiaojing (孝靖皇后), including one hundred and twenty-one precious stones (fifty-three ruby, sixty-two sapphires, four emeralds and two pieces of topaz). Fengguan was a luxury that all the women of the Ming Dynasty longed for at that…

In the pursuit of crafting a narrative that captivates the audience's imagination while evoking empathy, Moon Red Arc has embraced the rich heritage of traditional craftsmanship. Through the abundant use of techniques such as floral silk inlaying, the series endeavors to cultivate a romantic and enduring Eastern aesthetic, thereby upholding the legacy of traditional culture. At the heart of "Moon Red Arc" lies a commitment to immersing viewers in a world where fantasy and reality intertwine seamlessly. By infusing the narrative with elements of non-material cultural heritage, the series not only transports audiences to a bygone era but also celebrates the timeless beauty and craftsmanship of traditional art forms. Floral silk inlaying, a technique with roots deep in Chinese history, serves as a visual metaphor for the intricate layers of storytelling woven throughout the series. Just as artisans meticulously craft each delicate motif, so too do the creators of "Moon Red Arc" painstakingly construct a narrative that is both visually stunning and emotionally resonant. Through the use of non-material cultural heritage, "Moon Red Arc" seeks to bridge the gap between past and present, tradition and innovation. By honoring the craftsmanship of generations past, the series pays homage to the cultural…

Borrowing from Chinese imagination, Korean historical dramas are essentially plagiarizing Chinese elements. In South Korea, Chinese TV shows are not broadcasted, yet they plagiarize various elements from our traditional costume dramas, claiming them as their own, and portray Chinese people in a negative light with queue dramas. In reality, the revealing attire and white clothing are their national costumes. The Koreans in ancient times lacked even dyeing technology, with 97% wearing crudely made coarse clothing, while only 3% of the nobility could wear garments made from imported Chinese fabrics. Only a few nobles in ancient times received clothes as gifts from Chinese emperors. Now, they shamelessly claim the costumes in our traditional dramas as their own and attempt to beautify their impoverished and backward history. The beautiful hanboks we see today were actually redesigned by Japanese and Westerners after Japanese colonization, with modern elements added in recent times. As the saying goes, one's appearance reflects their inner self, and so does their fate. The heart is like a pearl that illuminates the world; a mere destiny cannot obstruct the power of the heart. Therefore, a person with a good heart need not fear even if born under an unfavorable star.…

In the Mulberry Silkworm Town, the Songzhou Hanfu Festival • Hanfu Study Tour was launched. Everyone dressed in Hanfu, got up close with silkworms, carrying fine bamboo baskets to pick fresh mulberry leaves under the trees; they hand-painted silk scarves, applied dyes, infused imagination, creating unique silk scarves; visited the Mulberry Silkworm Museum, feeling every aspect of silkworm culture, reliving the dramatic changes and continuity of silkworm history, embarking on a journey to understand the cultural heritage of mulberry and silk, and explore the origins of the Silk Road. Zhong Lanqing is the 69th direct descendant of Confucius. Influenced by the Zhong family culture since childhood, he was also deeply immersed in the local silk culture, first apprenticed in his uncle's silk shop, learning quickly and becoming a skilled businessman; after working in his uncle's shop for five years, he opened his own "Yifeng" silk shop on the largest silk market in Shengze. Zhong Lanqing, while trading silk fabrics, perceived the market demand for silk scarves and expanded his business into silk scarf production. In September 1995, at the Chinese Goods Exhibition held by the Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce in Beijing, Zhong Lanqing's silk scarf won the First Prize,…

Shu embroidery, as the longest-standing embroidery in China, is one of the four famous Chinese embroidery, along with Su embroidery, Xiang embroidery, and Yue embroidery. The hands of Shu embroidery weavers not only hold a precious craft, but also carry thousands of years of reproduction and imagination of flowers, birds, trees, rivers, and nature. Take a look at the history of Shu embroidery and its exquisiteness with Cosmopolitan's interview with Wang Xia, the inheritor of Shu embroidery.   The treasure of Shu embroidery begins at the tip of a needle The art of Shu embroidery, which began with a needlepoint, is a luxury for modern people, it is a craft that has been passed down for over two thousand years. Shu embroidery, with its bright and delicate colors and exquisite needlework, has formed its own unique charm, and its richness ranks first among the four famous embroideries. In fact, the history of Shu embroidery dates back to the Western Han Dynasty. "The industry of female workers, covering the world in clothes," was recorded in the "Book of the Later Han". At that time, the literary writer Yang Xiong described the scene of embroidering silk that could be seen everywhere in…

In the traditional view of many people, the styles of Hanfu are relatively grand and complex. This is because those who do not understand Hanfu very well usually get to know it through ancient costume dramas or Hanfu fashion shows, where the Hanfu presented is often more luxurious in style. The styles of Hanfu are diverse, and among all styles of Hanfu, there are also many simpler ones that can be worn daily without any hindrance. The reason for this issue lies entirely in the fact that He Ruixian's appearance lacks both classical elements and historical references as a basis. The costume design is purely imaginative, and the choice of materials looks cheap, leading netizens to believe it is a result of limited resources. How to quickly improve taste with an ancient costume look? Tips: Rely on the Hanfu style, balancing classical atmosphere. Keywords: Ancient costume styling emphasizes the unique oriental classical style of China, and the clothing style that best represents this style is Hanfu. Therefore, if you want to achieve high-quality ancient costume styling, the Hanfu style is the most important. This atmosphere is unique to Hanfu. Even if you do not choose authentic Hanfu, at least choose…

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…

You may have never heard of Hanfu before. Hanfu is the Chinese traditional clothing of the Han people. Han has a history, which can be traced back for thousands of years, and the charm of Hanfu has also flourished for centuries, leaving the brightest colors in the river of history. wear hanfu add unexpectedly natural charm. The flowing and graceful lines lead to tantalizing thoughts and rich imagination. Hanfu should be fashionable? Hanfu is a traditional Chinese culture, but it is also the pursuit of beauty, the same as for the pleasure of the eyes. Can't Hanfu and fashion be better combined? We did a little interview to see what the Hanfu fans said: I think that Hanfu should not only be revived, but also be synchronized with the times. Just like the characteristics of Han clothes in each period are different. At different times, Hanfu also has different styles. Han clothes are not blindly self-confident. We should also create hanfu that belong to our times. ——Katherine In the future, we hope that Chinese clothes will be freer. It is a kind of culture but also a kind of clothes. We hope that they can develop a balance point between the…

Constellation culture, Hanfu culture, and cosplay culture are irresistible. Do you know what kind of Hanfu is suitable for different constellations? 1. Aries Aries is the first sign of spring. The breath of spring endows Aries with new vitality, vitality and passion. Born in this constellation, is a vigorous, warm and frank, love freedom, brave and straightforward people. 2. Taurus Taurus’s personality is like a bull, stable attitude, prudent, but on the other hand, it is also very stubborn, if the temper, often no one can stop. 3. Gemini Gemini people ancient spirit, personality free and easy, generally will not be bound by feelings, as long as it is what they want, Gemini people will strive to pursue. 4. Cancer Cancer is the first sign of summer. Born in the hot summer, cancer has a strong sense of family and rich imagination. The strange environment will make cancer feel a little uncomfortable and alienated. Only when you are familiar with the environment can you see the humorous side of cancer. 5. Leo Leo is like a fire, warm and cheerful, treat the people around you very generously, have anything to share with others, very generous. 6. Virgo Virgo is a…

Traditional Chinese colors come from nature and from the imagination of the ancient Chinese civilization. Traditional Chinese colors pursue the color concept of giving colors according to types and conveying consciousness through colors. In ancient times in China, there are positive colors and inter colors, with the distinction of respect, and lowly; righteous, and evil. Positive color refers to the color that promote each other, that is, the original color. Ancient primary colors to "Yin Yang Five Phases" doctrine in the five elements, water, fire, wood, metal, and earth, respectively, corresponding to black, red, cyan, white, and yellow as color symbols, known as the five-color system. Traditional Chinese clothing colors are also mainly primary colors. With the development of the times, different dynasties revered different colors, and these popular colors also reflected the material and spiritual civilization of their dynasties to a certain extent. Hanfu Shi Dai has compiled a summary of the traditional hanfu color schemes through dynasties, let's explore together.   Han Dynasty The Han Dynasty was influenced by the Taoist philosophy of Huanglao and Confucianism, and its costumes often pursued the essential beauty of the whole. At the same time, by the previous Qin dynasty, the concept of black…

Have you ever noticed the motifs on a hanfu? They are diverse and can even be considered the finishing touch to a hanfu. Maybe it is some kind of animal from ancient times or different kinds of plants to match. Most of them have a special meaning, and some fantastical motifs even contain mythological stories.   Animal Motifs Qilin Motifs Although the production environment of the ancients was much less than the modern society, the ancients never skimped on their imagination when it came to creating sacred animals. For example, the Qilin (麒麟). With a dragon head, deer antlers, cow hooves, and lion's tail, the Qilin changed several times before the Tang Dynasty and had no fixed appearance. In the Song Dynasty, the body became a common lion-shaped scaly body, basically into the current form. In "Fantastic Beasts 3: The Mystery of Dumbledore", the Qilin appears as a new fantastic beast. This is the second Chinese mythical creature launched in the "Fantastic Beasts" series, Zouwu from the "Shan Hai Jing" appeared in "Fantastic Beasts 2: The Crimes of Grindelwald". Qilin is a symbol of auspiciousness and has a very high status in ancient times, and has been assigned with simple…