At the start of 2023, a sprightly illustrator in his early 30s suddenly skyrocketed to fame on China s social media platform Xiaohongshu. Li Shichuan rise to stardom was no stroke of luck. Just before his newfound popularity, he had a whimsical idea to infuse the millennia-old Chinese tradition of the lively lion dance into his artistic pursuits. With a quirky twist, he brought this age-old tradition to life in a vibrant, cartoonish style, captivating throngs of fans.
How can art and culture from the past survive in today s globalized world? Inheriting a treasure trove of art and culture from the past thousands of years, young Chinese have created a new trend - Guochao, or China Chic. It refers to a movement started off by young Chinese who are endeavoring to revive and reinvent China s traditional culture.
These young China Chic trendsetters have helped China s cultural legacies be passed down and preserved for future generations.
In this column, the Global Times will interview young people who are using wisdom and creativity to reinterpret traditional Chinese culture in their particular field of expertise. The sixth installment focuses on the innovative Chinese fashion showcases on the Paris runway.
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BEIJING, July 26 (Xinhua) From watching football training at a primary school to talking with Chinese boxers in a gymnasium, it is not hard to see that Chinese President Xi Jinping attaches great importance to sports.
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