clothes ，food ，travel and history of China
Do Chinese people refer to their long-gown as “changshan”? The answer is yes, yet this is not the only name for the garment. Moreover, across different regions and historical periods, the term “changshan” carries subtle variations in what it specifically denotes and its underlying cultural connotations. A simple yes-or-no answer cannot capture the rich history …
Traditional Chinese clothing forms a profound and extensive system that cannot be summed up by any single garment. In contemporary contexts, Hanfu is the most representative and clearly defined term. It specifically refers to the traditional costume system of the Han ethnic group. Meanwhile, terms such as “Chinese-style clothing”, “Huafu (Chinese finery)” and “Tang suit” …
Can Foreigners Wear Hanfu? A Beautiful Dialogue Across Cultures In recent years, foreign-national visitors dressed in hanfu have become an increasingly common sight — whether wandering amid the red walls and golden tiles of Beijing’s Forbidden City, or across the social-media platform TikTok. This has sparked an intriguing, thought-provoking debate: Can foreigners wear hanfu? The …