On the afternoon of July 15, the event “Millennium Splendor ICH Gala: Nanjing’s First National ICH Batch Goes Overseas” (千年华章·非遗盛典) opened at the Nanjing China-Finland International Exchange Center. Built around five segments — an industry matchmaking salon, craft presentations, cooperation…
The Yuhong District Qipao Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition opened July 12 in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, as a core event of the district’s Qipao Culture Season. Organized by the Yuhong District Publicity Department under the theme “Qi Yun Liu Zhuan, Yi…
The Feiyu Fu — literally “flying fish garment” — occupies a unique place in Ming dynasty costume history. Often depicted in film and television as the standard uniform of the Jinyiwei (Imperial Guard), the historical reality is more nuanced. Far…
No single garment defined Song dynasty fashion more than the Beizi. Worn by empresses and market vendors alike, this straight-collared, side-slit robe appeared in nearly every scene of daily life across the 300-year dynasty. But the Beizi did not stay…
Hanfu revival is everywhere. Scroll through social media, and you will see flowing sleeves, intricate embroidery, and silk ribbons. But a quiet question nags at many: Why isn’t the commoner’s Hanfu making a comeback? We all have that image from…
In the historical drama The First Jasmine (莫离), the heroine (played by Bai Lu) and her fellow female characters are almost never seen without a long strip of fabric draped over their forearms. It seems to serve no practical purpose—it…
Is Yang Mi’s New Drama Costume a Historical Masterpiece or a Modern Fantasy? The internet is buzzing, and for once, it’s not just about her acting. A single image from the set of her upcoming historical drama, Jiangshan Datong (江山大同),…
For centuries, wearing layered garments in ancient China was never just about fashion or social status. It was a daily practice of self‑care, deeply intertwined with the logic of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM, 中医). The way a robe wrapped around…
Chinese animation has a peculiar obsession with lightning. Not the gentle static of a winter sweater, but the sky-splitting, mountain-crushing, god-defying kind. From Taoist priests who treat thunder like morning tai chi to warriors who wear storm clouds as capes,…
Jade Dynasty (诛仙), The Legend of Qin (秦时明月) , and Rakshasa (镇魂街) have captivated millions with their epic tales, but the most thrilling part isn’t the hero’s journey—it’s the weapon in their hands. In the realm of Chinese animation, the line…
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