Novoland: Pearl Eclipse (斛珠夫人), the hottest Chinese drama at the end of 2021, once again proves that Chinese Xianxia dramas still have solid fundamentals in the drama market. This drama is a new way to open up fantasy drama with its extreme refinement in many aspects such as emotional arrangement, female characterization, and delicate deconstruction of traditional culture.   The Ultimate Beauty of Emotional Lines Drama is the art of narrative, and how to tell a good story has always been a difficult task in the creation of dramas. Under this, Novoland: Pearl Eclipse continues to work carefully on the expression of connotation and emotional arrangement, giving this drama a unique quality and extraordinary significance. The story of Novoland: Pearl Eclipse is well laid out and clearly structured, and the three emotional lines are intertwined and complement each other, so that the expression space and aesthetic tension of the drama are fully extended in the narrative. Fang Hai Shi and Fang Zhu In the drama, all three couples are heart-wrenching. Fang Hai Shi and Fang Zhu have experienced many life-and-death situations and have become attached to each other, but Fang Zhu is unable to respond to Hai Shi's love because…

Giving gifts is a great way to show appreciation, gratitude, or love, but there are a few things that shouldn’t be given as gifts in chinese culture. Some are due to double meanings, others due to symbolism, but just to make sure you don’t slip up and accidentally give your friend a taboo gift, pay attention to these key gift taboos!

Liu Chao's family has been filigree inlay artworks craftsmen for three generations, and they have devoted almost all their time to this craft. But in China, some traditional craft are facing the crisis of being lost, so how did Liu Chao inherit and carry forward the traditional craft of filigree inlay?   Filigree inlay (花丝镶嵌), also known as "fine gold art", is a long-established traditional Chinese handicraft technique, mainly used in the production of royal jewelry, in ranked among the Eight Unique Skills of Yanjing (original name of Beijing). In 1963, Liu Chao's maternal grandfather Li Yucheng learned "filigree inlay" from an old artist, and now it has been 57 years. From the grandfather, to Liu Chao's mother, to Liu Chao today. More than 20 years ago, Liu Chao used to follow his father and go to the street stall with the filigree inlay Ruyi, and with the change of time, a new generation of craftsmen has inherited these crafts. In Liu Chao's case, it is apparent to see the seemingly contradictory combination of innovation and tradition in the new generation of craftsmen. On the one hand, he is considered to be a person who follows the trend of the…

Lantern Festival is one of the traditional Chinese festivals. The first month of the lunar calendar is called Yuan Yue (元月), and the ancient people called "night" as "Xiao (宵)". The 15th day of the first month is the first full moon night of the year, so the 15th day of the first month is called "Yuan Xiao (元宵节, Lantern Festival)". The Lantern Festival has been celebrated since ancient times with the festive custom of viewing lanterns. But the Lantern Festival has a long history of formation and has its roots in the ancient folk custom of lighting lanterns to pray for good fortune. According to general information and folklore legends, the 15th day of the first month was already valued in the Western Han Dynasty, although the Lantern Festival really became a national folk festival after the Han and Wei dynasties. The rise of the custom of lighting lanterns on the Lantern Festival is also related to the eastern spread of Buddhism, the Tang Dynasty, Buddhism flourished, officials and people generally in Yuan Xiao, "lighting lamps for Buddha", Buddhist lights then spread throughout the folk. The festival features a series of traditional folk activities such as viewing lanterns, eating…

Although the 2022 Spring Festival Gala is over, the powerful after-effects are still immersing people in the beauty of the Chinoiserie dance that they cannot extricate themselves from. Dance "Zhi Ci Qing Lǜ" performed in the CCTV Spring Festival Gala once again occupying the headlines of major media, with exquisite costumes and makeup, beautiful and elegant dance, and wonderful interpretation, directly to the heirloom painting of talented young Wang Ximeng. The 1:1 perfect reproduction of "A Panorama of Mountains and Rivers", the wonderful degree is comparable to the real one. But it's not just Zhi Ci Qing Lǜ, the Chinoiserie-inspired dances have received unanimous acclaim at Spring Festival Gala all over China.   2022 Henan Spring Festival Gala Henan TV has surprised us all year long in 2021, and this year's dance program, "Exquisite Beauty and Heavenly Fragrance", will naturally not disappoint. Inspired by the Tang Dynasty, the dance uses peonies to find poetic characters and historical culture. 11 top dancers, present the scenes of the blooming world vividly on the stage with graceful, elegant, and rhythmic dance postures. In the dance, legendary characters such as Bai Juyi, Di Renjie, Shangguan Wan'er, Zhang Xu, Yu Wenkai, Li Chunfeng and Yuan…

01 The cheongsam loved by women Eileen Chang once said, "Clothes are a language", and every heroine in her novels would use the style of cheongsam to interpret the sorrow and happiness of love, and the prosperity of silk to lament the impermanence of fate. And Eileen Chang's love for cheongsam can be described as close to crazy. Cheongsam is not only an important prop in her novels, but also an indispensable costume in her life, and it is an expression of her views on life, aesthetics and women. The cheongsam maker who made her cheongsam recalled that he couldn't remember how many pieces of cheongsam he made for Eileen Chang, but he remembered that each piece of cheongsam was made "according to the drawing", and the design came from Eileen Chang herself. Not only Eileen Chang, but also Chinese women in the 1930s and 1940s seemed to be very fond of cheongsams. Soong Mei-ling was no less fond of cheongsams than Eileen Chang, and she had hundreds of cheongsams in her closet. Film and television stars such as Hu Die, Ruan Lingyu, and Zhou Xuan are also fans of cheongsam, they not only wear cheongsam out of their own…

The ancient suspense drama "Feng Qi Luo Yang (风起洛阳)", adapted from Ma Boyong's novel "Luo Yang", is well-produced, with ups and downs and a high degree of popularity. Song Yi (宋轶), who plays Liu Qiniang (柳七娘, Liu Ran) in the drama, has also received a lot of praise from netizens for her rich costume styling and exquisite makeup. The drama is about a series of unsolved cases that occurred in Luoyang, during the heyday of the Tang Dynasty. Gao Bingzhu, played by Huang Xuan, is involved in a murder case by mistake, and together with Wang Yibo as Baili Hongyi and Song Xi as Wu Siyue, they are involved in investigating the truth of the murder case. In the drama, Song Yi plays the role of Liu Qiniang, the wife of Baili Hong Yi. The audience is not only concerned about whether the mysterious case can be uncovered, but also the daily interaction between Baili Hongyi and Liu Qiniang, who got married first and then fell in love, is one of the main points to watch. Liu Qiniang, who is deeply in love with Baili Hongyi, is bold and courageous, quite likeable. The wedding look in the drama also harvested…

Chinese Intangible cultural heritage is no longer just stay in the museum for the public today. As of November 2021, the number of Chinese intangible cultural heritage projects is 1,557. In addition to the old traditional folk crafts to be guarded by the old generation, the most important thing is to combine innovative elements with the deep-rooted intangible cultural heritage. Tencent Video has crossed over with Chinese traditional craftsmen from different fields to create new peripheral works using traditional cultural elements and skills for a number of popular cdramas, documentaries and variety show IPs. This is not only the heritage of traditional Chinese culture, but also new ideas for Chinoiserie gifts. Let's see what wonderful artworks they bring together.   NO.1 Rong Hua: Tradition, Ultimate Romance Rong Hua (绒花) was first introduced as a tribute to the royal family in the Tang Dynasty, and was also known as "Palace Flower", which means good luck and blessing. Most of them use a combination of harmonics and artistic images to express. After "Story of Yanxi Palace" became a big hit, the female character of the costume drama "Court Lady", which was broadcasted this year, wore snowflakes on her head, which again brought…

The traditional Chinese New Year is coming up soon, are you ready new hanfu outfits to celebrate this festive occasion? Let's see what Chinese New Year hanfu styles Chonghui Hantang has prepared for you!   LOOK 1 This style is inspired by Wugu Fengdeng (五谷丰登, a bumper grain harvest), with a wheat grain pattern on the upper part. The lower skirt has a bumper grain lantern pattern.   LOOK 2 The embroidered lotus flower and Yingluo (璎珞) pattern are all over the dress, symbolizing transcendence. The Yingluo pattern also signifies luxury and good fortune, and the placket is embellished with red buttons. Overall has a very strong Tang style atmosphere.   LOOK 3 The gold woven horse face skirt, in which is a small rabbit frolicking in the flowers, golden silk threads shining in the sunlight like a dream.   LOOK 4 The collar edge and sleeve edge are mandala patterns, and the pattern of Beizi is from Cave 197 of the Mogao Caves in the Middle Tang Dynasty. The lower skirt has a flower and butterfly pattern, creating the same mysterious feeling as the Dunhuang portrait figures.   LOOK 5 This style is inspired by "A Deer of Nine…

The history of traditional Chinese eyebrows makeup can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period(770 to 476 B.C.). There is a verse in "Chu Ci" that says "Black-painted eyebrows and white-powdered cheeks(粉白黛黑，施芳泽之).", which means that women were wearing powder, drawing eyebrows and rouge at that time.   Traditional Chinese Eyebows Tools Eyebrow tools are crucial. Unlike modern eyebrow pencils, eyebrow powders, eyebrow cream, etc., there are a wide variety of tools to choose from. But the ancients were still creative with their limited tools. Before there was a specific material for eyebrow painting, Dai (黛), it was mainly used to draw eyebrows with burnt willow sticks, which women used to burn and apply to their eyebrows. The earliest material used to paint eyebrows was Dai, a black mineral also known as "Shi Dai (石黛)". Stone inkstones for grinding stone Dai are found in Han tombs, which means that this cosmetic was already in use in the Han Dynasty. Before paint eyebrows, stone Dai had to be ground on the stone inkstone to make it into powder, and then water was added to mix it. In addition to black color, there is also a dark gray material for painting…

The ancient Chinese were designed the clothing and crown system with distinct rank differences, to conform to the social order. Women's clothing is the same as men's, was constrained by system and etiquette. This article, centered around Ming Hua Tang's hanfu, introduce you to the detail of royal hanfu dress for noblewoman (Ming Fu, 命妇) in the late Ming Dynasty.   The Definition of Ming Fu According to Ming Dynasty regulations, officials from the first to fifth ranks are eligible for the "Gao Ming" (诰命). The title "Gao Ming" is mandated by the imperial court. It is the "sacred decree" commonly known as folklore, like the exhortation came from The emperor himself. The "Gao Ming" is all vouchers for the court to grant officials and their relatives. According to the rank of officials, obtaining a "Gao Ming" sometimes requires considerable effort. For example, have made achievements in politics or the military. Women follow the rank of their husband or son. A woman who is granted a "Gao Ming" is called a "Ming Fu" (women with imperial exhortation). According to the rank from high to low, there are titles such as Fu Ren(夫人, the Honorary), Shu Ren(淑人, the Kindness), Gong Ren…

Have you bought hanfu in 2021? Which hanfu styles are your favorite? Here's a list of the popular traditional Chinese outfits - hanfu of 2021 for you. Includes 4 Tang Dynasty hanfu, 1 Song Dynasty hanfu, 5 Ming Dynasty hanfu.   Tang Style 1 Each color scheme is super fresh, the whole body is Tencel chiffon fabric, skin-friendly and comfortable, drape enough, the upper body is thin, suitable for spring and summer season.   2 This set of Tang Beizi's print fresh and elegant, inside the round neck shirt goose yellow solid color, thin, not suitable for single wear. One-piece inter-color skirt, skirt printed with gold flower pattern, the whole set of fresh and elegant and more everyday.   3 Unlike other Tang style hanfu dresses, this style is more colorful, with a multicolor inter-color skirt plus a two-color blouse with a dark pattern underlining, the whole is understated and lively, full of details.   4 Qixiong Shanqun style has always been popular. And broadcast of drama "The Long Ballad" and "Luoyang", also set off a tang wind boom. The overall fresh and elegant, soft chiffon fabric, light and breathable, drape enough.   Song Style 5 The whole set of…

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. The Flower Festival is a very important traditional folk festival in Han Chinese. The exact timing is related to the early or late flowering season in different places. Whenever it comes to the Flower Festival, hanfu lovers will wear hanfu and hold a ceremony to worship the Flower God.   Chinese National Costume Day (Hanfu Day) The Chinese National Costume Day (华服日), also known as Hanfu Day, is celebrated on the third day of the…

Hanfu vs Qipao, both are excellent representatives of traditional Chinese costumes. Hanfu (汉服), Han national traditional costume. Qipao (旗袍, cheongsam), the women's clothing of the Republican era. Whenever traditional Chinese clothing is mentioned, the cheongsam is usually the first thing that comes to mind. But with the expanding influence of Hanfu, a costume that better represents Chinese history is being preferred by more and more people. What exactly are the differences between the two costumes?   1. Hanfu vs Qipao in Different Origins Origin of Hanfu Ancient hanfu was the traditional clothing and accessory system of the Han Chinese from the time of the Yellow Emperor to the middle of the 17th century AD (late Ming and early Qing dynasties). Origin of cheongsam Cheongsam was formed in the 1920s and later became the most common women's clothing at that time, being one of the most splendid phenomena and forms in China's long-standing dress culture. The controversy of the origin of cheongsam There are still many controversies about the definition of cheongsam and the time of its production, focusing on the following. 1. It is believed that cheongsam is developed directly from the robe of Qing Dynasty. 2. It is believed…

The magnificent filigree inlay, representing the pinnacle of precious metal production technology, from the old days dedicated to the court, to nowadays spread to the folk, there has been a lot of people contact, wear filigree inlay products, and for its exquisite and intricate technology by.   What is Filigree Inlay? Filigree inlay (花丝镶嵌), also known as "fine gold craft", is a long-established traditional Chinese handicraft technique, mainly used in the production of ancient Chinese royal jewelry, by the combination of "filigree" and "inlay" two production techniques. Filigree refers to drawing gold and silver into fine wire, using filling and weaving techniques to make crafts. Inlay refers to the hammering of gold and silver flakes into vessels, and then burin out the pattern, set with pearls or gemstones, and become. As one of the "Eight Unique Skills of Yanjing", the art of filigree mosaic was included in China's national intangible cultural heritage list in June 2008. The objects that can be applied with filigree inlay can be divided into three categories. The first category is jewelry, including bracelets, necklaces, earrings, brooches, pendants, cufflinks, etc. The second category is the display category, mainly indoor decorative items, such as hanging scroll, vase,…

The inspiration for this set of photos came from a Qing Dynasty Qianlong porcelain now in the National Museum of China. It was made in Jingdezhen for Haiyan Hall in the Yuanmingyuan Park, and only one survives. The whole artwork contains the meaning of "the sea is calm and the river is clear, and the country is peaceful", and is beautifully crafted and painted, symbolizing the peak of the Qianlong period porcelain! On top of that, this blogger combines traditional elements with cyberpunk style, combining ancient national treasures with futuristic science fiction, a cyan Qing costume, a beautiful Tian-tsui crown, and golden nail guards to show luxury! The focus is on some details of the face, the appearance of the two swallows decorated, the face of the painted lines are all exquisite and sharp, just a few strokes to highlight the taste of the future of technology! Such a creative realization, the effect is really great! And this is not the only wonderful work of this treasure blogger, today we will introduce you to @Lao Ba (老八捌) and her fantastic creations!   Hanfu + Futuristic Elements Ideas The idea of combining traditional hanfu with technology and the future has been…

Have you watched the cdrama "Fengqi Luoyang" yet? In recent days, it has ushered in the final ending, as the last surprise in 2021, Fengqi Luoyang can be described as a good drama with a conscience to interpret the oriental aesthetics. https://youtu.be/WLoLXjZec5s The following we from the scene, props, costumes, makeup, and other dimensions in the drama to see how "Fengqi Luoyang" is outstanding.   Scene in Fengqi Luoyang "Fengqi Luoyang" is about a suspenseful story that takes place in the ancient city of Luoyang during the Tang Dynasty, three different classes of Luoyang people work together to solve the case, looking to reveal the truth behind the scenes, and the plot is fast-paced. In order to restore the divine capital of the Tang Dynasty Luoyang, the art scenes of the whole drama are set with great care, each frame is as beautiful as a picture. The important scenes in the drama are all built in real, covering a total area of over 40,000 square meters, with more than 100 restored scenes. The 14,000 square meters of the Nanshi, the streets and alleys, a brick and a tile are all efforts, feel the creative team of the ancient Luoyang city…

Following the "Tang Palace Night Banquet" of the Spring Festival Gala, "Luo Shen Shui Fu" of the Dragon Boat Festival, "Long Men Jin Gang" of the Double Seventh Festival, and "You Feng Lai Yi" of the Double Ninth Festival, Henan TV brought a masterpiece with more than 40 million plays! Tens of thousands of people scored 9.9 for it, and it is the new dance variety show "Dance Millennium (舞千年)" launched by Henan TV and Bilibili. The cultural drama dance program created by Henan TV and Bilibili is focused on telling Chinese stories through dance. The 5 dance recommending officers disguise themselves as historical figures, travel through the 4 most representative cultural periods in Chinese history, search for the most beautiful music and dance in ancient and modern times, and enshrine the dance book "Shi Er Feng Wu Zhi", tell the story of China with dance programs created by top 13 Chinese dance companies, and discuss the beauty of Chinese dance together. ---Positioning of Dance Millennium   New Model + New Content The innovation and high quality of Dance Millennium have gained a large and loyal audience. If Henan TV's "Chinese Festival" series breaks through the traditional gala structure, the…

This section contains improved Hanfu (改良汉服). Please read the introduction of the topic and how to use this guide in advance. Introduction Wearing hanfu is not just for the sake of retro and vintage, but also to show classical beauty and promote the traditional culture of the nation. However, many people have misconceptions about hanfu, believing that the process of wearing hanfu is tedious and that it is not convenient to move around after wearing it. In fact, hanfu is not necessarily a wide robe with big sleeves. The hanfu system itself contains short and slim tops, as well as short-sleeved and narrow-sleeved types of clothing. The hanfu tops can be matched with modern skirts and pants with a little improvement of the form, as long as the shape and color match. The "improvement" referred to here is not to develop to Western-style three-dimensional cutting, but to make certain modifications to the hanfu pattern, such as reducing the sleeve length and cuff width, and making slight modifications to the shape to make it more suitable for matching with modern clothing, combining tradition with fashion, while maintaining the basic shape and flat cutting method of hanfu. It is hoped that this improved…

Ming Dynasty Hanfu clothing refers to the clothing system in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, the founder of the Ming Dynasty, inherited the costume style of Zhou, Han, Tang, and Song Dynasties and re-established the costume system in order to rebuild the national pride and etiquette and remove the influence of ethnic minorities. In the middle and later period of the Ming Dynasty, there were some new styles, such as stand collar, and a large number of buttons were used in the conspicuous part of a garment. It was gradually banned during the Qing Dynasty, but there are still a few styles and features that have been handed down to this day.   The characteristics of Hanfu in the Ming dynasty In the Ming Dynasty, a series of measures were taken to develop production, which made the industry and commerce develop continuously, and the production technology of each industry has improved. After the rise of the citizen class, the aesthetic interest has become the aesthetic orientation of the general dress in the Ming Dynasty. "Secularization" of the aesthetic and cultural sources and a relatively general, casual, and loose historical and cultural environment.…