Ancient fashion trend draws enthusiasts in BJ
Apr 15, 2021, 16:12
At a park on the outskirts of Beijing, a dozen hanfu enthusiasts gathered to celebrate spring arrival. Hanfu, the traditional Chinese attire worn by ethnic Han before the Qing dynasty, has seen a strong comeback in recent years.
A recent survey by iiMedia Research Group shows that the number of hanfu enthusiasts has almost doubled, from 3.56 million in 2019 to over 6 million in 2020.
What s interesting behind it is the collective enthusiasm for hanfu. For decades, the younger generation in China embraced western fashion trends and technological advances, now the revival of this traditional garb is giving them a way of reconnecting with their past, learning more about ancient Chinese culture.