What Hanfu activities are held during the Dragon Boat Festival?

What Hanfu activities are held during the Dragon Boat Festival?

The Dragon Boat Festival (May 5th by lunar calendar) combines ancestor worship, dragon boat racing, protective charms, and festive eating. Also known as Duanyang Festival or Fivefold Day, this traditional Chinese holiday ranks with Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival. It became a national holiday in 2008 and holds the distinction of being China’s…

The History of Hanfu

The History of Hanfu

The traditional Chinese culture is broad and profound, with a long history, giving birth to various forms of culture. Among them, as a typical traditional clothing, Hanfu has not only been inherited in the material aspect, but also plays an important role in the interpretation of cultural images. The reason why Hanfu can be passed…

What are the characteristics of children’s Hanfu?

What are the characteristics of children’s Hanfu?

Chinese clothing is quite popular among adults. So, how is children’s Hanfu different from adult Hanfu? Children’s Hanfu follows traditional styles while adding many childlike elements. When kids wear it, it enhances their cuteness and childlike charm. To suit children’s active nature, the tailoring of children’s Hanfu features appropriately narrowed and shortened body and cuffs,…

What Hanfu Do People Like to Wear During the Spring Festival?

What Hanfu Do People Like to Wear During the Spring Festival?

During the Spring Festival, people hope to express their blessings for the holiday through traditional customs like preparing festive goods and visiting relatives. Traditional Chinese attire becomes an integral part of the “New Year flavor,” creating a unique atmosphere and scenery. Wearing Hanfu during the Spring Festival is not only a tribute to traditional culture…

What are the characteristics of Qilolita and Hanlolita?

What are the characteristics of Qilolita and Hanlolita?

Lolita fashion, renowned for its lace and bow elements, is a beloved style among young girls. When combined with traditional Chinese clothing or qipao elements, it evolves into unique styles such as the high-waisted design paired with an open-front skirt, adorned with bows, lace, and roses, resembling a delicate doll. The Origin of Lolita The…

Hanfu Pattern Making

Hanfu Pattern Making

The patterns for Hanfu originated in the Pre-Qin period. According to 《Li Ji · Shen Yi》,it was documented that plane pattern making and “cross-shaped” pattern making were used at the time, with “making twelve pieces to correspond to the twelve months” reflecting the application of pattern-making techniques in Hanfu. By the Han Dynasty, the technology…

Princess Attire or the Costumes of Princesses in Fairy Tales?

Princess Attire or the Costumes of Princesses in Fairy Tales?

Every girl harbors a dream since childhood,some wish for Barbie dolls, others for magnificent castles, while many aspire to become princesses from fairy tales, donning their own princess attire. This dream resonates widely because princess attire is far more than ordinary clothing. It holds a unique status and charm within fairy tales, serving as the…

What was the style of men’s Hanfu in the Ming Dynasty?
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What was the style of men’s Hanfu in the Ming Dynasty?

Ming Dynasty men’s Hanfu is a significant stage in the history of Chinese clothing development. It inherited the styles from the Song and Yuan dynasties,formed a unique aesthetic under the new historical context. At the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the court ordered to “restore the Tang Dynasty’s clothing system,” In addition, Confucian thought was…

Historical women’s Hanfu
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Historical women’s Hanfu

Women’s Hanfu is one of the significant cultural symbols of China With a vast territory and numerous cultural treasures, traditional Chinese clothing, Hanfu, represents an important aspect of it,the development  of women’s Hanfu are of great significance to the development of today’s clothing culture, serving as an important manifestation of cultural confidence. Examining unearthed Hanfu…

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