“They looked fairy-like, dreamy. I was completely drawn by the beauty of these clothes, and then eventually came to understand the culture of Hanfu, and I liked it more and more.” Now aged 19 ...

To say Hanfu is not new is an understatement. This traditional style of clothing – a robe or jacket paired with a skirt worn by the Han people of China - is 3,000 years old, but a new wave of ...

Best of all, we fit right in with the dozens of other young Chinese wearing the flowing dresses, wide sleeves, and elegant sashes of hanfu — an umbrella term for a wide range of traditional or ...

"It brings you back to ancient times. Chinese culture is fascinating." Hanfu, the traditional attire of China, has evolved ...

No longer limited to photo shoots, weddings, or special events, Hanfu (the traditional attire which used to be worn by Han Chinese) is now seen on the streets, in daily commutes, and even at work.

A girl wearing Hanfu, a style of clothing traditionally worn by the Han people, poses for a photo with peach blossoms at the Summer Palace in Beijing, capital of China, March 22, 2024. [Xinhua/Chen ...

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With the backdrop of Lake Elizabeth in Fremont, the Northern California Hanfu Association held a dress rehearsal. "It's almost like a small community we're in. It's nice to have this cultural ...

The protest lasted around 10 minutes before it was shut down by police. According to Chinese media outlets, the rally was livestreamed on Weibo and Wechat, garnering more than 500,000 views.