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Last Friday 3/17 I was invited to a local Chinese school to give a small talk on hanfu! The aim was to share hanfu culture with more people here and to present an example to the kids of what doors can be opened to you by maintaining language skills. A little background—I myself attended this once-a-week school from kindergarten up until 6th grade, upon which I pulled out of the school to invite the Chinese teacher that taught me in 6th grade to tutor me at home privately. She was a great tutor and a key part of inspiring my interest in ancient Chinese culture through poetry, history, and more, keeping me engaged while analyzing Tang Dynasty shi and Song Dynasty ci. As I got busy, I stopped the tutoring when I was in 10th grade—and I was introduced to the concept of hanfu not even a few months later! I’ve kept up communication with this teacher for a while (whose name I won’t disclose for privacy reasons) and visited her in Taiwan throughout the years. This year she came back to teach at the local chinese school and invited me to give a talk on hanfu there. For the…

The coldness of winter gives this season a different kind of silence compared to the vibrant life of the other three seasons. Even though everything is sleeping silently for the breeding of new life, we can still create a thriving world through the lens. What are some of the scenes worth capturing on a dreary winter day? Hanfu Shidai (汉服世代) has compiled a few great options for you below.   Rime During the long, cold winter months, when the weather is clear and the wind is light or still, supercooled water liquid droplets freeze onto surfaces, creating a rime ice landscape. Because of the harsh conditions for the formation of rime ice and the extreme beauty of the landscape, this is a rare and exclusive winter hanfu photo scene. In the middle of a crystal clear rime, a white winter hanfu is undoubtedly the best choice. When the winter sun shines through the dense forest made of rime ice and shines on the pure hanfu, it will become a perfect winter memory.   Red Leaves Most of us associate the mention of winter with a scene of silver and snow. Winter may be cold and crisp, but that doesn't mean…

Seeing many people posting beautiful photos and videos of them wearing hanfu on the Internet, you want to try it too, right? Here are some poses you can try.   1. Dynamic photography If you always sit in one place or stand still while taking pictures, your expressions and movements will easily become stiff, and the pictures you take will not look good. At this time, dynamic photography methods had to be adopted, and photographers had to take pictures by rotating a semi-circle. The dynamic photo method is not only rotating, but can also use a more daily walking photo method. Holding some flowers in one hand and a dress in the other, stepping on the grass path, lifting the eyes for a moment, freezing the beautiful moments and leaving behind precious memories. Or choose to take a picture in the garden, stroking the leaves with your hands and twisting slightly to capture the side of the face, is also a good choice.   2. Using props for static photos Usually I always feel a little monotonous when taking pictures, I don't know where to put my hands, and even the whole body and expression is unnatural? At this time,…

《暮秋独游》 "A Solo Tour in Late Autumn" 荷叶生时春恨生，荷叶枯时秋恨成。 When the lotus leaf is born, spring hates it, and when the lotus leaf is dry, autumn hates it. 深知身在情长在，怅望江头江水声。 Knowing that love is always in the body, I look at the sound of water at the head of the river. Photography: Zane.Pan Note: "The time and place chosen is the winter in Sanya, there is no snowy scenery, and there will be no frozen red hands. There were a few calves drinking water by the lake, and a few old men were fishing nearby, and the chimney in the distance was also smoking white smoke."

红叶醉秋色，碧溪弹夜弦。 The red leaves are drunk in autumn, and Bixi plays the night strings. Photographer: 摄影的家俊

Want to take photos with hanfu but don't know how? No need to go to the studio, you can also take photos with your hanfu at home. How to take photos with hanfu at home? 1. Choose a background Taking photos from home, the background should be as clean as possible. Such as walls, curtains, partitions, that is matching with your hanfu. If your background at home doesn't support it, you can choose a white wall, and then use an app or web background remover, and replace it with an old-fashioned element background. Of course, the images need further processing. Another great backdrop for taking photos is the window sill/balcony, it would be even better if there was a floor-to-ceiling window. Otherwise, prioritize a place with better sunlight, so that there is enough light to take pictures and a feeling of freshness.   2. Use existing tools Flowers: Dried flowers, fake flowers, and fresh flowers at home can be used as photo props. Greenery: Greenery should be common in everyone's home. It is better to use greenery with long branches and leaves, so that when part of the greenery is used as the foreground, it can enrich the layering of…

The third edition of the Guo Feng Da Dian has already ended, and as the most important hanfu activity in the hanfu circle, there are plenty of amazing hanfu looks that come out every year. Let's see what unforgettable looks there are! Lulu Xuan   Jia Nai   Li Zi Xuan   Liu Yu   He Chang Xi   Sheng Wei ViVi   Shan Hai Guan Wu   Zhang Qi Qi     Other Hanfu Model

On October 5-6, 2022, the "2022 Guo Feng Da Dian (国风大典, Chinoiserie Grand Festival)" was held in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, with a host of celebrities and Hanfu netizens attended the event in gorgeous Hanfu. As always, all of the hanfu costumes in the Chinoiserie Grand Festival were gorgeous and retro, perfectly replicating the look of various ancient costumes in China. Works from photographer Li Ge: Works from photographer Zaitao Xianyufan: Works from Tu Qi Qi Hanfu: It is the persistence of organizers such as the Chinoiserie Grand Festival in organizing Hanfu events that has brought more and more people to the traditional Chinese Hanfu culture. We also hope that through the continuous transmission, more and more young people will turn the culture and skills of Chinoiserie style from a hobby to a way of life. Complete Video of 2022 Guo Feng Da Dian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnMy86GRTBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUzdErtpyf8

In the Hanfu circle, there are many famous female models, and if you often follow hanfu catwalks and the latest hanfu products, you definitely know them well. Their looks are not only beautiful, but also have their own unique features, they are natural classical beauties, and it is because of their features that bring a different beauty to hanfu. We've compiled 10 of the most popular female models of hanfu to see how they interpret the beauty of hanfu!   Sheng Wei · 圣微ViVi   Maoxia Xiaoka · 猫夏小卡   Bu Ji · 不及   Jiu Jing Yan · 九井宴   Xiao Dou Kouer · 小豆蔻儿   Shi Li · 十里   Si Yiner · 司音儿   Mei Miaomiao · 美喵喵   Tang Yuan Qi · 唐元七   Lao Baba · 老八捌   Leave a comment and tell us which is your favorite hanfu female model!

As a traditional Chinese costume, hanfu can not only bring out the elegance and dignity of women, but also make men become classical and courteous. We have compiled the top 10 of the hottest hanfu male models, let's enjoy their perfect looks!   Gong Han · 宫寒Ghan   Ju Mang · 句芒   Lu Cha Bai · 鹿荼白   He Chuan · 鹤川   Qian Ye Qi Ming · 浅野启铭   Jiu Ke · 玖柯9k   Zhuang Han · 庄翰_Roya   aDa · 阿达发奋图强   Xiao Meng · 小梦   Yangyang · 洋洋 Leave a comment and tell us which is your favorite hanfu male model!

It's that time of year again when the maple leaves are in red, so put on your hanfu and make memories in the fall. Preparation of clothing Maple leaves, the color is bright and enthusiastic like fire, and maple lush land, the overall color are colorful, then the clothing can not be mainly in cold tones, but also in warm tones, but not too bright, in order to avoid stealing the color of the maple leaves. If you think you are not suitable for warm colors, universal white is also good. Also, the maple scene is also an elegant scene, a scenery loved by literati, so the hanfu is the most suitable, and the rhythm of the maple scene is the most compatible.   Preparation of lens It is recommended to use 70-200 telephoto or 105 fixed focal lengths, if the distance from the object to be photographed is suitable, it can capture the whole body or half body of the model, which can not only express the environment, but also highlight the character. Whether shooting model or maple leaves, highlighting the subject can make the photos more impactful and better ensure the quality of imaging, such as the model's…

The 9th Xitang Hanfu Culture Week has started, let's take a look at the wonderful pictures of the scene.

Harper's BAZAAR took a series of Hanfu photoshoot, using five covers corresponding to five historical dynasties to tell the classic story of "Hanfu", spanning five dynasties: Han, Jin, Tang, Song and Ming, based on ancient books, cultural relics, paintings and calligraphy, and interpreted by five models, trying their best to restore the splendor of Hanfu culture.

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

Many girls like to take a set of Hanfu photos as a memory when they buy a new Hanfu. When we take portraits, besides paying attention to our hairstyle and makeup, there is also a very important aspect, which is the decoration we hold in our hands when taking pictures. Now there are many ancient style decorations available for us to choose from, which can make our look more exquisite, and we can choose according to demand. Today, I would like to introduce you to the four props commonly used in Hanfu photography, and hope that they will be helpful for your next photography. The first is similar to the lantern decorations, the name is called Jiangsha Deng (绛纱灯), which is used as a lantern in the Tang and Song dynasties , and now slowly become a decorative piece. Nowadays, the classic color scheme of the Jiangsha Deng is red and blue, which can give people a dignified and stable feeling, and is perfect to match with the Ming-style Hanfu, such as stand collar long Shan and Mamian Skirt. The color combination of the whole look can be a combination of sweetness and steadiness if it is paired with the…

Today we bring you Hanfu photos for Christmas, as well as a few tips. Choice of Hanfu for Christmas: The most recommended Hanfu is the Ming-style Hanfu, such as the standing collar Shan (立领衫), round collar Shan (圆领衫), square collar Ao (方领袄), Changshan (长衫), and Mamian skirt (马面裙), which are not only suitable for winter, but also for Christmas with the right color scheme. Of course, you can also mix and match other styles of Hanfu. Props of choice: make the most of the scenes and decorations you have around you and incorporate them into your photos as well! Christmas trees, dolls, or snowflakes. Use lights to create a warm atmosphere. Choice of accessories: Beautiful Christmas style accessories are also essential and a great addition. - Shanshuijing (山水镜)  - Sishi (四时) - Miaozhu (喵竹)  - Momiaomo (莫淼貘) Put on your Hanfu and leave your Christmas memories with your camera.

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

The leaves on Huqiu Mountain in Suzhou are turning red. I'd like to share with you the work of two photographers, both of whom took their photos at Huqiu Mountain. The golden maple leaves paired with Hanfu cloak in the same color scheme is perfect for autumn. ------@茶婉不喝奶茶 ------@知岫_ More on the autumn wearing of Hanfu and nice Chinese costume photography can be viewed by clicking here.

The spread of culture is never an overnight process. As a traditional Chinese dress,  traditional Hanfu carries the spiritual pursuit and value orientation of the Chinese people. The appearance of traditional Hanfu in China Fashion Week is a major breakthrough in the culture of Hanfu, representing not only the attention of the Chinese audience, but also the hope to show the beauty of Hanfu to the world. At this year's China Fashion Week, Chu He Ting Xiang (楚和听香) has brought their brand-new product series, which combined the elements of Chinese Hanfu clothing with ancient light and shadow effects, handsome men and elegant women dressed in different styles and colors of Hanfu passed by on the stage, with the graceful Chinese gauze sleeves and skirts shimmering like water waves, looked fairy-like in the mix of lights. The show not only showed the beauty of the Hanfu itself, but also the harmonious atmosphere that is created between the multiple sets of Hanfu. Two main styles were on display: the traditional court Hanfu style, and the Han elements combined with Western-style. 1. Traditional court Hanfu style In the courtly style, the hanfu is mainly presented in solid colors. The wide sleeves and placket of…

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…

Persimmons ripen late, like a small lantern hanging from a branch. Although they come late, the honeyed feeling they carry inside makes one feel the sweetness of the ripe abundance. In the enchanting autumn colors, and may your autumn be full of harvest as well.

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.

On October 3, a wonderful Hanfu festival was held in Chengdu, bringing together many Hanfu lovers, not to mention the latest Hanfu styles and models. Let's take a look at the live show. Large number of pictures, recommend browsing on a wifi network   Photo courtesy of Hanfu Photographer: Songxi Daqu (松溪大曲) More about Hanfu festival & Hanfu fashion can be found here.