Chinese traditional hanfu is the earliest standard defining carrier of ‘system’ in Chinese history, which not only pays attention to the coordination and matching of human form, skin colour, make-up, etc. with clothing, and the integration of functionality and artistry, but also pays special attention to the overall harmony of human beings, clothing, nature, and the environment.
Hanfu is an important part of the excellent traditional Chinese culture. It is an important part of the excellent traditional Chinese culture, which contains deep philosophical connotations and the way to live in harmony with nature, and conveys the classical, traditional and artistic beauty with a long and evocative meaning.
1. Wedding
Chinese wedding dress are in red colour, and there are three main hanfus that will be worn on a Chinese wedding day:
The first is to receive the bride. The groom will set off in the morning of the wedding day to pick up the bride at her home, and at this time the bride and groom will wear a set of Chinese cheongsams.
The wedding will be held at about 11:00 a.m., this time the bride and groom will wear a formal dress, in the congratulations of friends and relatives, to complete the wedding process.
After the wedding there will be a toast, this time the bride wearing a toast dress, and the groom together to friends and family toast. Toast clothes are mostly cheongsam or new Chinese style!
At the wedding, the father of the bride and groom will often choose to wear a Chinese tunic suit, while the mother will choose a cheongsam or a dress with Chinese elements. The guest clothing is mostly red, and new Chinese clothing and cheongsam are good choices.
Bridesmaids and groomsmen usually prepare two sets of clothes, following the style of the bride and groom to decide, mostly long shirt with cheongsam.
2. Traditonal festival
Traditional Chinese festivals are an important part of the long history and culture of the Chinese nation. There are many traditional Chinese festivals, representative of which are: Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, Tanabata Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and so on. When celebrating these festivals, many Chinese in Australia want to show their connection to traditional culture by wearing hanfu, and many foreigners want to experience Chinese culture and spend the celebrations in hanfu.
The Chinese New Year is dominated by the colour red, and the ‘Mamianqun’ is a Chinese New Year's Eve robe, with many people choosing to wear a Ming Dynasty Mamianqun for Chinese New Year, which is a ‘Princess Dress for Chinese Babies’.
Each traditional festival has different customs, the Spring Festival is to put up couplets, window cuttings, firecrackers, Dragon Boat Festival is to race dragon boats and eat zongzi, Mid-Autumn Festival is to eat mooncakes and enjoy the moon, Beggar's Day is the day when the Cowherd and the Weaving Maiden meet, and many couples choose to commemorate the event on this day.
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, there are elements such as rabbits, osmanthus, warm moonlight, Chang'e Fairy, etc. It is perfect to wear a set of Hanfu like this.
3. School Day
In the beginning of the school year, many schools will carry out opening activities, this time to wear a Chinese dress, will show cultural confidence, promote China's traditional culture, growth of national self-confidence.
In the graduation season to participate in graduation activities can choose a set of refreshing hanfu suit, a set of Mamianqun or a set of new Chinese clothing is a good choice. And you can also choose a set of traditional Chinese hanfu as a graduation performance dress.
4. party/cosplay/show
New Chinese clothing is recommended for party occasions, suitable for relaxed and casual party occasions. Modern modified hanfu or New Chinese clothing combines traditional elements and modern tailoring, which is comfortable to wear while retaining the elegant temperament of hanfu.
When choosing hanfu cosplay, try to choose hanfu that is close to the style of the character's setting, such as Chinese style characters in anime and games. If the character's setting is noble or fairy-like, you can choose a brightly coloured, satin material Tang hanfu with a matching headdress such as a step-rocker or phoenix crown.
Performances need to be eye-catching on stage, so the choice of hanfu can be biased towards richly designed, brightly coloured styles, highlighting the layered and ethereal feel of the costume. Ming system large-sleeved shirt: large-sleeved shirt with very large cuffs, fluttering with the movement, very suitable for stage performances, to enhance the visual impact.
Whether you are attending a party or as a performance costume, or taking part in a cosplay, hanfu is a good choice, which not only adds to the festive atmosphere, but also promotes cultural heritage and exchange.
5. casual outfit
New Chinese Style and cheongsam dresses are available for daily time such as going to work, and data shows that the proportion of Chinese dresses worn in shopping and commuting scenarios has increased significantly. Modern design of Hanfu, combining traditional aesthetics and modern tailoring, not only meets the aesthetic needs of young consumers, but also adapts to the convenience of daily activities.
When going to grasslands and lakes, a wide robe with big sleeves suitable for the Wei Jin styles; in a summer garden, a Song design Xuanqun（旋裙） is cool and elegant; when going for a stroll in a cultural event, a Tang design flush jacket is graceful and elegant; when visiting an ancient architectural area, a round-necked gown with a horse-faced skirt looks dignified and atmospheric.
Insumary
Show your cultural confidence by wearing a Chinese dress for a lively Chinese festival celebration. It symbolises tradition, joy and cultural pride. Whether it's the Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival or other regional festivals, hanfu adds a layer of elegance and cultural significance to the festivities. If you are interested in Hanfu and would like to choose one for yourself, check out the ’Hanfu Choice Tutorials For Hanfu Beginner’to learn more.