Expats tantalized by Chinese culture try hanfu in Taicang

文摘   2024-11-13 17:37   江苏  


外国友人在第五届太仓汉服文化主题月活动上体验汉服,感受中国传统文化。

"I've been in Taicang for three years, and I am quite fond of the traditional Chinese culture so I want my mother-in-law to try it too today." The 5th Taicang Hanfu Culture Theme Month & Chengxiang Town Hanfu Garden Party opened in Taicang recently. Oana and her husband's mother dressed up in hanfu (ancient Chinese clothing) and immersed themselves in on-site performances featuring Jiangnan (regions south of the Yangtze River) sizhu (traditional stringed and woodwind instruments), Kunqu opera, and pingtan (storytelling and ballad singing in Suzhou dialect).

The opening dance "State of Ceremonies" showcased the broad and profound Chinese etiquette culture with a long history. Sizu performances such as "Little Town Story" depicted the customs and culture in Jiangnan water towns through elegant and melodious tones. While the Kunqu opera piece "Jade Hairpin" told a touching love story with beautiful singing and stellar performances, pingtan pieces "Spring River in the Flower Moon Night" and "Qinhuai Scenery" demonstrated the unique charm of the art form. 

The Chengxiang Town Hanfu Garden Party came off the heels of the opening ceremony. Performers clad in hanfu clothing showed their unique charm and beauty amid a rich cultural vibe. Traditional games such as pitch-pot (an ancient entertainment that requires players to throw arrows from a set distance into a pot) attracted many citizens to the scene.

The event also drew many foreign hanfu enthusiasts. They wore splendid hanfu and experienced the charming traditional Chinese culture. Julia hailing from Russia took part in the event with her baby daughter and exclaimed, "I am fascinated by the Chinese culture!"

The Hanfu Theme Month event will last for a month, during which time citizens can enjoy a series of activities such as parades featuring intangible cultural heritage and Chinese-style concerts.

Source: 引力播 (Yinlibo app); Chengxiang Branch of Taicang Convergence Media Center


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