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Daopao Hanfu: Ming Dynasty Men’s Everyday Robe and Spring Gala
During the 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala (春晚), as singer Zhou Shen performed the song “Jiliang” (吉量), 56 children from ethnic groups across China walked the stage in their traditional costumes. When Zhang Yanbo, a young Han Chinese boy, appeared in a festive set — a black Confucian headwrap (儒巾), a gold-brocade Daopao (道袍), and
Qianxiang Cdrama: Total 800 Handmade Costumes
The xianxia (fantasy martial arts) drama Qianxiang (千香, also known as The Eternal Fragrance), starring Song Weilong (宋威龙) and Ju Jingyi (鞠婧祎), has drawn widespread attention for its costume design since its July 2 premiere on Jiangsu Satellite TV. The production team spent months handcrafting more than 800 costume sets, embedding intangible cultural heritage techniques such
Shuozhou Qipao Show: Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
On July 11, 2026, the Shuozhou City Cultural Center Square hosted a qipao showcase as part of the “Art Gathers the New Era, Warmth Reaches Millions of Families” public cultural benefit series. The event combined local Shanxi heritage with Jiangnan elegance and offered free admission to the public, drawing a large evening crowd. The showcase
Daxiushan: Tang Dynasty Wide-Sleeve Robe History and Modern Revival
The Daxiushan, also known as Dashan or wide-sleeve robe, is one of the most iconic garment types in traditional Han Chinese clothing. It is characterized by sleeve openings without trimmings, exceptionally broad and loose sleeve cuffs, and a relaxed body fit. Originating during the Tang Dynasty (618–907), this garment evolved through the Song and Ming
Luoyang Summer Hanfu: Light Fabrics and Indoor Studios
As summer temperatures climb in Luoyang, the ancient capital’s hanfu experience is getting a seasonal refresh. More than 1,600 hanfu styling shops across the city have introduced lightweight summer costumes, heat-resistant makeup routines, and indoor studio photography — all aimed at keeping the hanfu tourism boom alive through the hottest months. Summer-Ready Fabrics and Looks
Xiangyunsha Summer Wear Guide: Hualuo and Crackle Fabric
Xiangyunsha (香云纱, gambiered Canton gauze) has been called the “soft gold” of Chinese textiles since ancient times. As early as the Ming dynasty, a single bolt of premium Xiangyunsha reportedly sold for 12 taels of gold. This fabric — woven from mulberry silk and repeatedly steeped in dioscorea (yam) root juice, then coated with natural
Xuzhou: 13 Cities Hanfu Parade Wraps Summer Gala
From July 24 to 26, 2026, the “Water Rhyme Jiangsu: Enjoy ICH at Your Doorstep” Xuzhou edition — the Wuyun Hanfeng (武韵汉风) Traditional Martial Arts Conference — was held at the Jinlong Lake Performance Plaza in Xuzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone. Organized by the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and executed by
Explore the Ming Dynasty Women’s Aoqun Hanfu Jacket
Aoqun (袄裙) is the umbrella term for the traditional Chinese women’s ensemble of a jacket (ao, 袄) paired with a long skirt (qun, 裙). While the combination dates back to the Tang dynasty, in modern Hanfu revival contexts the term specifically refers to the Ming-dynasty style — a cross-collar, right-fastening jacket worn over the skirt,
