Some expats in Shanghai wore traditional Chinese dress guofeng (Elegant Chinese) at River Mall in Pudong New Area on Thursday, expressing their love for Chinese culture and traditional clothing.
A series of activities including a bazaar as well as traditional Chinese culture performances and a parade of luxurious traditional Chinese clothing are organized in the city between Thursday and Sunday to promote traditional Chinese culture among young people.
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The culmination of activities is the bazaar featuring a display of luxurious traditional Chinese clothing and a display of intangible cultural heritage techniques.
It attracted some expatriates Hanfu Lovers (traditional Han style Chinese clothing).
Zirin Moirangthem, a university student from India, arrived in Shanghai last July. He was involved in a lot Hanfu Activities during his stay in Kunming, Yunnan Province since 2020, he joined the Hanfu Community.
“I have about 15 sets of HanfuAnd I took my friends to the parks wearing Hanfu“When there are festivals, I invite them to join them,” he told Shanghai Daily.
“I'm crazy Hanfu “And I really like it,” he said. “In the future, I want to attend Hanfu Culture for my country, and showing its beauty.”
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“Last year, I went back and took a few sets of Hanfu. I've found a lot of people like to see them Hanfu And all my family loves it too.”
This was the first time that Katerina Andrushkevich from Belarus had dressed Hanfu.
“I am interested in Chinese culture and history, and this is my first time dressing up Hanfu“I feel very special today and I cherish this moment very much,” she said.
There is an interactive experience area where visitors can enjoy the fun of playing chess, He desires (dart throwing game), calligraphy ceremony, incense and tea, and guessing riddles to experience the magic of traditional Chinese culture.
On Saturday, a grand ceremony showcasing the beauty of traditional Chinese clothing will be held at the Shanghai Children's Arts Theater in Huangpu District as part of the activities.
Wu Bin, deputy party secretary of the Shanghai Youth League, one of the organizers of the event, said the activities show a perfect combination of Shanghai's historical heritage and modern aspect.
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