Young people in China are reviving old clothing Hanfu, and maybe nationalism too

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Hanfu Celebration Of The 75th National Day Of The People's Republic OF China

 

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American conquest of an ancient culture.

Japanese history is not ancient.

 

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I’ve always been curious, do people in China wear Hanfu to school or is it reserved solely for special occasions?

 

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Nice dressese - beautiful cultural history - kind of suprised they once walked away from this ..

Chinese society and culture once in later 19th and early 20th century were under serious existential threat from Western imperialism and culture, many of them thought China had to walk away from Chinese traditions in order to modernize and survive, that also gave to the original rise of communism in China.

 

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I’ve always been curious, do people in China wear Hanfu to school or is it reserved solely for special occasions?

There's a movement about promoting Casual Hanfu in school, but so far wearing Hanfu in school is still rare.

 

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I’ve always been curious, do people in China wear Hanfu to school or is it reserved solely for special occasions?

Yes, hanfu are very common nowadays, and there are many students who will wear hanfu to school. And the school will also organize hanfu activities and all the students will wear hanfu for such activities.

 

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How did Han Chinese begin to look different from other Chinese ethnic groups?​

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Silk played a pivotal role in shaping the distinct cultural identity of the Han Chinese. Its production, symbolism, and widespread use not only differentiated the Han from other Chinese ethnic groups but also underscored their cultural sophistication and historical legacy.

Silk became a tangible expression of Han cultural values, aesthetics, and social hierarchy, leaving an indelible mark on Chinese history and influencing the cultural landscape of East Asia and beyond.

 

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