Live Photos of Hanfu Activities

On January 31, the "Experience China - In Dubai Expo" event hosted by the State Council Information Office of China and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade was unveiled at the China Pavilion of Dubai Expo. Activities such as "Elephant Travel Tour", "Panda Live", Hanfu show, and traditional Chinese costume music flash mob, bringing a strong Chinese atmosphere to the Dubai Expo. "Elephant Travel Tour" In 2021, a group of Yunnan elephants "runaway" attracted the world's attention, and under the silent guardianship of countless Chinese people, the elephants finally returned home after a long journey, creating a world-class spectacle. "Panda Live" The "Elephant Travel Tour" exhibition recreates the behind-the-scenes story of a loving journey of human-elephant symbiosis with the newly born baby elephants as the first point of view during the elephant journey. The naive giant panda has become the most recognizable Chinese cultural symbol. The event opened a "Panda Live" at the Dubai Expo site, inviting visitors from all over the world to watch the daily life of the panda family. In the context of the epidemic, the happy life of pandas has a magical "healing effect" and makes people feel warm. Hanfu in Dubai China…...

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…...

In the just-finished 2022 Spring/Summer Shanghai Fashion Week, I wonder if you found your favorite style in so many beautiful modern clothes? In the general environment and background of the increasing revival of traditional culture, many brands have chosen Chinoiserie fashion with national culture as the keynote. We know that only by truly integrating our traditional culture into modern life is there a true revival of culture. In Shanghai Fashion Week, these designer brands present Hanfu with national culture at its core, and they are committed to focusing on the new era concept of reviving traditional Han Chinese clothing and giving fashion a newborn aesthetic. Through creative fusion infused with Chinese aesthetic elements, the major brands tell the history and interpret the national culture in a way that young people can understand. However, these designs still use the western system of traditional Chinese clothing to make a western fashion transformation with collage of various elements. Although there is a very long way to go before the real return, this way can also show the wisdom of the ancient people in a multi-dimensional way with a fashion vocabulary easily understood by modern people, which is a good start anyway, and we…...

Recently, a Dunhuang costume show was grand opening in the desert, giving us an extravagant visual feast. This article will take you to enjoy this beautiful Dunhuang style Chinese costume and teach you to easily match a Dunhuang style.   The Aesthetic Value of the Dunhuang Style Costume Dunhuang is unique in China's cultural context, as its geographic location and traces of religious fusion have allowed it to absorb a more diverse range of cultures. As a result, Dunhuang's architecture, frescoes, and color and costume art have all shone through over thousand years. The Dunhuang style costume is different from the traditional hanfu. In terms of overall style, it is close to a product of the interweaving of Chinese and Western regions cultures, and there is a great deal of religious mythology attached to the costumes. For example, the familiar "Feitian (飞天)", "Bodhisattva leading the way (菩萨引路)", "Rebounding pipa (反弹琵琶)", "Nine colored deer (九色鹿)", etc. If these cultural elements are incorporated into the design of traditional hanfu, it will be a stunning work.   Tips for Wearing Dunhuang Style Costume Choose a classical color scheme with a strong traditional flavor The color scheme in the Dunhuang Grottoes is very recognizable,…...

The 1st Hanfu Expo - Xiuwu has been grandly opened! Through the pictures, let's feel the heat of the scene....

Ancient Chinese Costume Culture Exhibition Launch date: February 6, 2021 Venue: North 18 Exhibition Hall, National Museum of China (Beijing) Clothing is not only a necessity for people's life, with the practical function of "sheltering from the cold and heat, protecting from the wind and rain, covering the body", but also an important carrier of ancient culture, with the cultural function of "distinguishing between superiority and inferiority, distinguishing between nobility and inferiority, and distinguishing between affinity and alienation". The development of Chinese clothing culture over the past thousands of years not only reflects the development trajectory of ancient material and spiritual civilization, but also outlines the continuous life of the Chinese people. On February 6, 2021, the "Ancient Chinese Costume Culture Exhibition" was officially opened at the National Museum of China. The exhibition is based on decades of academic research by Mr. Sun Ji and other scholars, divided into six sections according to historical periods, the exhibition features nearly 130 artifacts (sets) covering jade and stone, bone, pottery, costumes, gold and silver accessories, and calligraphy and paintings, with more than 40 auxiliary exhibits, about 170 pictures, and multimedia facilities, making it an extraordinary exhibition. If you are interested in ancient…...

Recently, the Chinese Academy of Sciences University held an Hanfu show on the theme of "Guan·Guocui - Chinese Traditional Costumes (觀•国粹 服以载道 中国传统服饰主题嘉会)". The actors for this event were all students from the Chinese Academy of Sciences University. Ten students were dressed in costumes recovered from archaeological data and documents from the Western Han, Eastern Han, Tang, and Song dynasties, demonstrating the beauty of Hanfu. Rhythmic classical music was heard from afar, and a woman in a Quju robe, holding a censer, walked slowly toward the audience accompanied by drum beats. The costumes of the Han Dynasty, represented by the Quju robe, integrated the costumes of the pre-Qin Dynasty and laid down the basic style and tone of Hanfu costumes. Next were men in Eastern Han Zhiju robes and women in Eastern Han Ruqun, who was elegant and square. The woman with a towering bun and a Buyao(步摇) in front of her hair was wearing a big-sleeved Shanqun from the Southern Tang Dynasty, with a graceful, bright, and enchanting figure. The traditional costumes were so different from the modern ones that the teachers and students were amazed and impressed by the exquisite Chinese costumes. The music suddenly turned to lively…...

This year's Chinese National Costume Day(中国华服日) offline event was held in Nanjing on December 5th, which attracted many Hanfu enthusiasts and became a grand event to promote the excellent traditional Chinese culture. The main event of "Chinese National Costume Day", the Huafu (华服) Costume Show, was held on the evening of December 5th. Hundreds of young models were clothed in Chinese Huafu, highlighting the style of a Chinese ceremonial state. During the event, the China Huafu Development Forum was held. In addition, a Huafu Expo was held at the same time, which included a display of Chinese Huafu costumes and accessories, a cultural experience of ancient styles, traditional food photography, and other activities. Let's enjoy the live photos from the Huafu Costume Show! Part of the show video: https://youtu.be/AoxtLds9Ehs...

On November 22nd, Hanfu Parade Day, Hanfu enthusiasts gathered in Wenshufang (文殊坊), Chengdu to experience the beauty of Chinese Hanfu. On November 22, 2003, Mr. Wang Letian took to the streets alone in Hanfu, and on November 22, 2020, thousands of Hanfu enthusiasts took to the streets in Wenshufang, Chengdu. It has already been 17 years. The revival of Hanfu has stood the test of time. inclusiveness, diversity, and fashion have become the most beautiful keywords in Chengdu, a city that speaks for Hanfu. Many people from all over the country and young people who love traditional culture have responded positively to the idea of Hanfu Parade Day as a way to show the beauty of traditional Hanfu. The evening runway show video: https://youtu.be/L9RLczfAvWE...

On November 14, the 8th Chinese Li Yue Conference (中华礼乐大会) was held in Hengdian Film and TV City, China. More than a thousand Hanfu enthusiasts dressed in gorgeous Hanfu gathered at the magnificent "Royal Palace" to share the beauty of Chinese Hanfu costumes and the culture of Chinese Rituals. https://youtu.be/SMexBixCqOg The Chinese Li Yue Conference is a traditional Chinese cultural event initiated and organized by Fujian Hanfu Tianxia (福建汉服天下). The Chinese Li Yue Conference has been held in November every year since 2013, in order to inherit and develop the Chinese Li & Yue civilization and promote Chinese traditional culture. Li & Yue (礼乐) form content includes ritual, music. Chinese culture attaches great importance to Li and Yue. Li refers to the various forms of etiquette, while Yue includes music and dance. Li and Yue have had a significant and far-reaching impact on the development of Chinese civilization over thousands of years. The Chinese Li Yue Conference takes the Chinese Li & Yue civilization as the main content of the exhibition, combining various traditional exhibitions, activities focusing on culture in each city, showing the local history and cultural connotation. The number of participants at the Chinese Li Yue Conference has…...

8th Xitang Hanfu culture week was held from October 31 to November 3. We also found some wonderful pictures to share with you. Let's enjoy the visual feast of Hanfu....

In the bustling crowd, women in Hanfu, men in armor, passing by. This beautiful dream, has been realized in Xitang. October 31, the eighth Chinese national costume show and China Xitang Hanfu culture week in Zhejiang Xitang ancient town grand opening, from all over the country tens of thousands of traditional culture lovers and tourists gathered in Xitang, to watch the national costume show, to promote traditional Hanfu culture, to enjoy the scenery of Xitang. https://youtu.be/mw0kOrUPHpQ ▲Video of the opening ceremony of the 8th Xitang Hanfu Culture Week Let's take a look at the highlights of this year's Xitang Hanfu Culture Week Carnival by following the Xitang Travel.   First up was the carnival float. The float beats the drum to symbolize the pioneering spirit of Wu Zixu. The float extracts the elements of the ancient architecture of Xitang in the Ming and Qing dynasties, combines the humanistic atmosphere of "poetry and painting" with the traditional calligraphy and painting, and is designed from the Yongning Bridge, the symbol of Xitang ancient town, which conveys people's beautiful vision of "eternal peace and prosperity", and creates a "poetic and picturesque" "dream Xitang" cultural visual feast.   Followed by the honor guard, riding…...