(云上霓裳, "Cloud Splendor") Huafu Yundian Ceremony Live Broadcast. The 2025 China Huafu Week festivities are underway in Kunming, Yunnan, coinciding with the Shangsi Festival (上巳节, traditional "Third Day of the Third Lunar Month") on April 4, 2025. The event celebrates traditional Chinese attire and culture through vibrant offline and online activities.  Highlights:  Huafu (华服, traditional Han-style attire) Parade: Featuring elaborate costumes and dynamic performances in Kunming’s cultural landmarks. ICH Exhibitions: Interactive displays of intangible cultural heritage crafts, such as embroidery, dyeing, and traditional accessory-making. Star Event: The grand Huafu Yundian Ceremony (华服韵典), a live-streamed cultural gala showcasing Huafu fashion shows, classical dance, and folk music, will premiere on April 1, 15:00 (Beijing Time).  Live Broadcast Platforms: The ceremony will stream simultaneously on: Weibo, WeChat Video, Douyin, Kuaishou, Bilibili  Event Slogans:  Don’t just dream it—watch it! Join your friends for this unmissable cultural feast! This hybrid event bridges tradition and modernity, combining offline cultural experiences in Kunming with a globally accessible digital showcase, reaffirming Huafu’s role in contemporary Chinese heritage.

On March 31, coinciding with the traditional Shangsi Festival and China Huafu Day, Chongqing Airlines hosted the "Splendid Attire Illuminates Cotton, Youth Shines on Chongqing Airlines" cultural event at Terminal T3A of Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. This immersive celebration aimed to showcase the elegance of traditional Chinese attire and promote cultural heritage through interactive activities. Dressed in exquisite Han, Tang, and Song dynasty costumes, Chongqing Airlines’ staff transformed the terminal into a vibrant cultural stage. They guided passengers through check-in procedures with classical etiquette, demonstrated traditional greetings like the "拱手礼" (hand-folding salute) and "揖礼" (bow salute), and infused the journey with the essence of Confucian philosophy: "Harmony is the most precious virtue of rituals." A dedicated "Huafu Experience Corner" in the airline’s lounge featured ink-painting backdrops of blooming kapok flowers. Passengers savored tea from Xiushan—a rural revitalization partner region—paired with osmanthus cakes, embodying the poetic charm of ancient tea ceremonies. Many paused to take photos with the elegantly dressed "Youth Civilization" volunteers. The event also highlighted traditional games like pitching-pot ("投壶"), where volunteers explained its historical roots in Zhou dynasty rituals. Participants who succeeded received souvenirs while appreciating the grace of ancient "射礼" (archery etiquette). A traveler, Ms. Wang, remarked,…

The 5th Hanfu Culture Festival (花朝汉服节) will be held at Beijing World Flower Garden from April 4-6, 2024. As North China's largest traditional cultural event, it has attracted nearly 200,000 participants since its 2019 debut. Set against 50,000㎡ floral landscapes, the festival features 100+ cultural activities blending Hanfu elegance with spring blossoms. Highlights include: Cultural Performances: Main stage events at Holland Garden Lawn include the Hanfu Dance Competition with 50+ contestants, "Poetry and Wine in Prime Years" poetry contest, and 24 Traditional Instruments Concert recreating ancient melodies. 70 Hanfu enthusiasts will compete for the "Twelve Flower Deities" (十二花神) title through talent shows and etiquette demonstrations. Immersive Experiences: A Han-style market with 40+ vendors offers traditional crafts, snacks, and ICH interactive workshops like movable-type printing and lantern-making. Daily Hanfu parades featuring 100+ participants in historical costumes create moving tableaus through flower fields. Ritual Heritage: A Ming-style wedding ceremony displays traditional rites like Hejin (合卺, shared nuptial wine) and Jieying Jiefa (解缨结发, hair-binding ritual). The Kaibi Ceremony (开笔礼, enlightenment ritual) teaches children calligraphy basics using vermilion ink. Upgraded Activities: The Chinese Heritage Games integrate ancient sports like Cuju (蹴鞠, ancient football) and Touhu (投壶, arrow-throwing) with modern competitive elements. New game (challenge…

Nianhua Bay in Wuxi, a 2025 Spring Festival Gala sub-venue, presents a unique spring festival blending Zen aesthetics with cutting-edge technology. Centered around the newly unveiled AI Tower, the event features four iconic spots: Xiangyue Flower Street (香月花街): A Tang-dynasty-style street adorned with 3D floral installations and daily Hanfu parades; Baichi Bridge (百尺桥): Interactive AR petals triggered by a giant cat sculpture, glowing with lanterns at dusk; Nianhua Tower (拈花塔): A Zen landmark offering lake views by day and a mesmerizing light show with drone "fireflies" at night; Smile Square (微笑广场): The highlight with 1,500 drones forming floral patterns, synchronized with holograms and fireworks at the AI Tower. Immersive experiences include the Zen Journey (《禅行》) performance integrating water screens and drone art, AI-powered unmanned boats offering lake tours, and seasonal cherry blossom-themed cuisine. Visitors can rent Hanfu for photos amid blooming sakura, with prime spots along Cherry Blossom Avenue and Luming Valley. Practical Tips: Transport: 2.5-hour drive from Shanghai/Nanjing; shuttle buses from Wuxi Station. Tickets: Day pass ¥140, night pass (with AI Tower show) ¥75; free entry for hotel guests. Best Time: Mid-March to April for full cherry blossoms. This fusion of ancient charm and tech-driven spectacle positions Nianhua Bay…

Flower Goddess Festival, themed “Pearl River Mirrors Blossoms, Kapok Illuminates Hanfu,” took place from March 15 to 16 at Pearl River Park. Organized by Guangzhou municipal authorities and Yunhan Association, the event reimagined the ancient “Flower Birthday” celebration as a fusion of cultural heritage and urban vibrancy. Themed Floral Parades: Six formations—including “Loyalty of Kapok” and “Bamboo Resilience”—honored professionals like firefighters and teachers, linking floral symbolism to modern civic values. Interactive ICH Experiences: Workshops on paper-cutting, sugar painting, shadow puppetry, and calligraphy engaged families in reviving traditional crafts. Hanfu Showcases: Over 100 participants in dynastic attire staged parades, while the debut of a kapok-themed mascot highlighted Guangzhou’s identity. The festival blended ecology (kapok as the city flower) with urban culture, emphasizing Guangzhou’s role as a “city of heroes.” Future plans include integrating international arts, sports, and commercial activities to enhance the park’s appeal as a cultural-ecological hub. By transforming floral motifs into civic pride and traditional crafts into interactive experiences, the event attracted 10,000+ visitors, exemplifying how festivals can drive cultural-tourism integration.

On March 17, 2025, Kunming Railway Station transformed its waiting hall into a cultural stage for the Huazhao Festival (花朝节), or "Flower Goddess Festival," blending ancient traditions with modern travel. Organized by Kunming Railway, the event featured: Hanfu (汉服) Show: Railway staff, dressed as ethereal "flower fairies," performed traditional dances with silk fans and floral banners, showcasing礼仪之美 (ritual elegance) through movements like xing (行), li (立), and bai (拜). Cultural Immersion: A guzheng performance of Memories of Jiangnan (《忆江南》) turned the hall into a 国风剧场 (Chinese-style theater), while calligraphy and painting zones displayed 旅客互动 (traveler engagement). Interactive Games: Classics like Feihualing (飞花令) (poetry recital challenge) and Touhu (投壶) (arrow-pitching game) drew crowds, with prizes like qishan (漆扇) (lacquer fans) and shuqian (书签) (bookmarks) delighting participants. The festival, rooted in the 2,000-year-old Han tradition, rei magined waiting time as a cultural journey. Travelers captured moments of古典与时尚碰撞 (classic-meets-modern aesthetics) on phones, while 非遗文创 (ICH-inspired crafts) like hand-painted fans bridged heritage and contemporary tastes. Kunming Railway continues to innovate station activities, proving that transit hubs can be gateways to cultural discovery. As one traveler exclaimed: "This makes me want to linger, not rush!"

One of Hubei’s largest traditional folk events with over 800 years of history, unfolded in Jiujie from March 13 to 17, blending intangible cultural heritage (ICH) displays, Hanfu parades, and vibrant market scenes into a living “Qingming Riverside Scroll.” Centered on the theme “Floral Heritage in Bloom,” the festival drew crowds with its immersive cultural experiences. Highlights included a daily Hanfu procession of 50+ participants in Tang, Song, and Ming dynasty attire parading across the Flower Dynasty Bridge and Rainbow Bridge, passing through ICH exhibition zones. Twelve “Flower Goddesses” in elaborate Hanfu led interactive rituals, while performances like Chu Music Rites (water-sleeve dance), Hubei drum storytelling, and folk boat dances showcased Chu culture. Over 18 ICH items were featured, including sugar painting, bamboo carving, Zhangdian fish noodles, and Wangji chicken soup. Artisans like Shi Cuifen, creator of embroidered sachets exported to New York, demonstrated traditional crafts, while cat-head shoes and herbal bone-setting techniques drew nostalgic visitors. A ICH-themed market spotlighted Xinzhou specialties, from ancient-style brown sugar to literary-inspired products. The event also integrated poetry recitals and cross-regional collaborations, such as Hubei’s theatrical piece This Poem. By merging heritage with tourism, the festival highlighted Xinzhou’s role in preserving rural traditions while…

"Blossoming Happiness" (幸福生活季), launched on March 15, 2025, in Chengdu’s Luodai Ancient Town, running through May. This 39-year-old cultural flagship event integrates heritage and modernity through seven core themes: Night Camping (夜游露营) at CSP Outdoor Expo Hanfu (汉服) Matchmaking with 100+ participants Peach Blossom Marathon (桃花马拉松) Hairpin Flower (簪花) Culture showcases Chengdu-Chongqing Food Fest featuring cuisine Music Concerts with chart-topping artists Regional Co-Branding (区域联动) with 12 provinces Immersive historical performances like The Peach Oath dance and Hanfu wedding rituals for 25 couples 10 curated 赏花线路 (blossom-viewing routes) across Dong’an Lake and mountainous Shiquan Town Cross-provincial vouchers worth millions to boost cultural tourism spending Strategic partnerships with brands like Yili Jin Dian (伊利金典) for IP commercialization Market displaying Sichuan-Tibetan crafts and delicacies like Zhangdian Fish Noodles (张店鱼面) -DIY (parent-child workshops) and 坝坝宴 (open-air banquets) -Cultural Exchange (成渝双城联动) through youth performances As Chengdu’s longest-running spring festival, it transforms "blossom economy" into multi-sector growth via sports events, night tourism, and OTA platform integration. The district aims to increase visitor spending by 30% through (culture-tourism-commerce) convergence, reinforcing its status as Sichuan’s floral tourism capital.

The 2025 Fuzhou Huazhao Festival (Flower Festival) grandly opened on March 15 at Minyue Water Town in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, under the theme "Blossoms in Splendor · Joyous Blessings" (花朝锦簇·喜巳福来). Organized to celebrate spring’s arrival and traditional Han culture, the event featured five core highlights: a sacred Flower Goddess Ceremony, ritualistic "Pichang Shanghong" (披彩赏红, draping colored ribbons on flowers for blessings), Hanfu-clad Flower Goddess processions, themed performances, and flower boat parades along the town’s waterways. Over 100 Hanfu enthusiasts participated in vibrant parades, showcasing Tang, Song, and Ming dynasty attire, while flower-adorned boats navigated the canals, creating a dynamic fusion of history and scenery. Interactive rituals like the Hairpin Flower Ceremony (簪花礼) and Flower God Worship immersed visitors in Tang-Song era customs, with designated photo zones amplifying the festive ambiance. The event also included cultural workshops on flower arrangement and traditional archery, alongside nightly water shows blending holographic technology with Fujian’s maritime Silk Road history. Minyue Water Town—a National 5A-rated scenic area—leveraged its Hui-style architecture and water-town landscapes to enhance the festival’s authenticity. Visitors enjoyed discounted tickets (50 RMB for locals) and free entry by wearing Hanfu or floral accessories, aligning with the county’s push for cultural tourism integration. The…

On March 8, 2025, Luoshan County in Henan Province hosted the “Traditional Fashion · Mirroring Luoshan” cultural event, combining a grand qipao fashion show and Hanfu performances to celebrate International Women’s Day. Organized by the county’s cultural and tourism authorities alongside the Peony Art Troupe and Hanfu Association, the event highlighted traditional attire’s elegance and modern vitality. The centerpiece was a 100-person qipao catwalk, where models showcased intricately embroidered silk gowns, embodying the grace of Chinese femininity. This was followed by Hanfu displays featuring Tang Dynasty’s vibrant qixiong ruqun, Song-era minimalist beizi, and Ming-style dignified mamianqun, accompanied by traditional etiquette demonstrations. Performers blended dynamic movements with static poses, illustrating the philosophy of “Chinese attire embracing heaven and earth.” By merging heritage with contemporary aesthetics, the event celebrated women’s cultural contributions while promoting Luoshan’s local identity. Future plans include developing “Hanfu + tourism” and “qipao + intangible heritage” brands to deepen cultural-tourism integration. This initiative aims to position Luoshan as a hub for traditional fashion innovation, fostering sustainable engagement with China’s sartorial legacy.

themed "Robes Roaming Langyuan · Grace Illuminating Splendor," will be held from March 29 to 30 in Sichuan’s ancient Langzhong City. Centered on blending historical heritage with modern innovation, the event features a grand "Dynasty Carnival" parade showcasing Han, Tang, Song, and Ming dynasty-inspired processions, alongside themed performances like the "Spring Festival Elder" Luo Xiahong with celestial maidens and armored reenactments of General Zhang Fei’s battalion. Key highlights include immersive cultural experiences: a 24-solar-term-themed Qunwo Banquet market, 非遗 workshops (lacquer fans, shadow puppetry), traditional wedding ceremonies, and dynamic displays of ancient military drills at Zhangfei Square. Visitors dressed in Hanfu or reciting Langzhong-themed poetry enjoy free access to cultural sites, while discounts apply to river cruises, live performances like Shu Dao Shengshi, and accommodations. Co-organized by over 40 local departments and businesses, the festival integrates Langzhong’s intangible heritage, such as 福字拓印 (blessing-character rubbings) and 皮影 (shadow plays), into interactive activities. Extended through early April, this third edition reinforces Langzhong—a UNESCO-listed ancient town—as a hub for reviving traditional culture through 国潮 (China-chic) celebrations, offering travelers a seamless blend of historical immersion and modern hospitality.

Jiangxi Province, celebrating spring amid vast seas of blooming rapeseed flowers. Held from March 8 to May 5, 2025, the event blended traditional customs with natural landscapes under the theme "Cliffside Ancient Village, Terraced Flower Fields," drawing over 10,000 visitors. Highlights included a Hanfu-clad "Flower Goddess" procession blessing the ancient village, interactive "flower-selling" vendors, and lively spring farming dances. A "Floral Market" showcased handicrafts, local delicacies, and 非遗漆扇 (lacquer fan) workshops, while themed photo spots dotted flower fields. Visitors immersed themselves in activities like floral banquets and 农耕农趣 (farm-themed experiences), creating a nostalgic rural ambiance. Huangling, newly designated a National 5A Tourist Attraction in 2024, leveraged its iconic 梯田花海 (terraced flower fields) and Hui-style architecture to strengthen cultural tourism. Xie Qiaojuan, the resort’s Planning and Promotion Director, highlighted the festival’s evolution since 2018 into a signature spring event. By integrating folk traditions with immersive experiences, the festival promoted rural tourism while preserving heritage. Future plans include expanding themed activities to position Huangling as a comprehensive destination for cultural immersion and 生态康养 (eco-wellness), reinforcing its status as China’s "homesickness experience hub."

Date and time Sat, 17 Jun 2023 13:00 - 16:00 IST Location St Patrick's church, Church Rd, Rathdown Lower, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. About this event To mark the upcoming #DragonBoatFestival, we cordially invite you, your friends, and family to join us at the fourth annual Chinese Character Festival (漢字文化節), hosted by Dublin School of Mandarin Chinese, Taiwan Centre for Mandarin Learning in Ireland, Taiwan Ireland Association, and Taiwan Emergency Assistant Association Ireland. This event promises to be an exciting celebration of Chinese culture, featuring a range of family-friendly games, activities, and competitions with prizes, as well as delicious Taiwanese food available for purchase. Admission is free, but tickets must be reserved in advance. This event is made possible by the Overseas Community Affair Council, the Taipei Representative Office, Dublin School of Mandarin Chinese, and the Taiwan Centre for Mandarin Learning in Ireland. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to experience the rich cultural heritage of China. Book your free tickets today: 2023 粽藝漢字文化節 4th Edition Duanwu Chinese Character Festival.

01 Hanfu in Suriname Wearing of Hanfu has been popular abroad for some time. However, in this Hanfu-themed cultural event jointly organized by the Chinese Embassy in Suriname and the China Silk Museum, the ambassador to Suriname personally wore Hanfu to promote Chinese Hanfu and silk culture. Hanfu has become an important business card in international cultural exchanges, and its influence continues to expand, reaching out to the world. On the evening of April 30, the Chinese Embassy in Suriname held this Hanfu-themed cultural event, which attracted more than 400 participants, including Surinamese political figures, diplomats from various countries, media and representatives from the overseas Chinese community. Chinese Ambassador to Suriname Han Jing wore Ming-style Hanfu to welcome guests, and in his speech, he emphasized that silk and Hanfu are iconic cultural symbols of Chinese civilization. As representatives of outstanding craftsmanship, silk and Hanfu reflect the prosperity and harmony of ancient China, as well as the unremitting pursuit of a better life by the Chinese nation. Ambassador Han also pointed out that silk and Hanfu represent not only China, but also Suriname and the whole world. The Chinese who settled in Suriname 170 years ago have inherited Chinese culture from…

On April 22nd (the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month), the 5th Hua Fu Day will be grandly held at Yuanmingyuan Park in Beijing. Simultaneously, sub-activities will be held by Xi'an Museum, Jinan Daming Lake, Changsha Tongguanyao Ancient Town, and Yangzhou Slender West Lake Scenic Area. Enjoy the Hanfu show, stroll around the national trend market, listen to cultural lectures, and experience Chinese-style beauty makeup. About Hua Fu Day China Hua Fu Day is held on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month every year. According to legend, this day is the birthday of Yellow Emperor, the ancestor of the Chinese nation, and also a traditional festival of the Han ethnic group in ancient times called "Double Third Festival". Therefore, the choice of the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month each year as "Hua Fu Day" aims to not forget our roots and continue to move forward. The culture of China, which has been passed down for 5,000 years, is rich and profound, with a wealth of costume and dress culture. The purpose of China Hua Fu Day is to share Chinese clothing and communicate Chinese culture both domestically and internationally. Previous venues of China Hua Fu…

Sichuan-Langzhong Hanfu Festival Event Time: March 18th-20th Venue: Langzhong Ancient City, Sichuan Previously Langzhong government signed cooperation with the Fang Wenshan Hanfu Culture Week team. The march hanfu festival is considered a Langzhong Hanfu Culture Week trial activity. Langzhong Hanfu Festival contains more than 40 sub-events: Chinese traditional popular colors press conference, hanfu design contest launching ceremony, arrow formation drill, armor exhibition, hanfu wedding expo, hanfu make-up styling contest, hanfu live-action drama, hanfu recommendation officer meeting, visitors hanfu parade square, dynasty carnival, river lantern blessing, etc., mainly distributed in three major areas: the scenic spots of the Langzhong, Silk Square, and the Jialing River.   Beijing - Ming Culture Festival The Thirteen Tombs of the Ming Dynasty and the Juyong Pass are the concentrated showcases of China's Ming Dynasty history and culture and the World Heritage Site. Beijing Changping District will hold the 3rd Ming Culture Festival during the Qingming Festival. Event Time: April 1 - April 5 Venue: Juyongguan Great Wall Scenic Area April 1, Juyongguan parade, ritual exhibition, and re-enactment of ancient battles. April 2, Ming hanfu costume exhibition, silkworm god sacrifice. April 5, the Changling ritual exhibition, the emperor's traveling ceremonial show. April 1-5, hanfu cultural &…

On the afternoon of February 17, 2023, local time in Venice, the Venice Carnival Hanfu Parade was held in St. Marks Square. This event was organized by the Foreign Affairs Office of the Suzhou Municipal People Government, the Suzhou Culture and Tourism Bureau, the Festival Department of the City of Venice, the Confucius Institute of the University of Venice, and the Venice Carnival Organizing Committee, and hosted by the Suzhou Silk Museum. In the midst of the continuing atmosphere of the Venice Carnival, the models recruited by the Confucius Institute of the University of Venice, dressed in different styles of hanfu, walked through the streets of the city and arrived at St. Mark's Square, attracting the attention of citizens and tourists alike along the way. In St. Mark's Square, the "Hanfu Parade" became the focus of the day, with tourists and Venetians from all over the world enjoying it, taking pictures, and sharing them. The elegant shape of Han Dynasty costumes, the richness and beauty of Tang Dynasty costumes, the simplicity and grace of Song Dynasty costumes, the dignity and splendor of Ming Dynasty costumes, from the Silk Road to the aesthetics of Su-style life, Suzhou and Venice met once…

On the evening of November 27, the Hollywood Christmas Parade was held on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles as scheduled. A total of 5,000 performers participated in the Parade. The Chinese community in Southern California was also invited by the organizers, led by the Southern California Federation of Chinese Associations organization, to send a mega lineup of 160 participants, including dragon and lion dancers, waist drums, martial arts, and cheongsam. Among them, the notable one was the hanfu square formed by 25 Southern California hanfu enthusiasts. The Sino Us Performing Arts Organization selected 25 performers from numerous applicants, covering the age range of 9 to over 50 years old, hoping to introduce Chinese hanfu costumes and traditional Chinese culture to audiences through the parade. The members of the hanfu parade were dressed in typical hanfu costumes of the Tang, Song and Ming dynasties, and they wore fine hair ornaments and head crowns, elegant and gorgeous makeup, full of classical beauty and charm. The martial artist's majesty, the lady's elegance and charm, and the child's innocence and cuteness are displayed in their fullest extent. History and reality seem to melt into one in a flash.  Original link

The 10th Chinese National Costume Exhibition and Xitang Hanfu Culture Week will be held in Xitang on November 12, 2022. Lets take a look at the events that you absolutely can't miss this year.   Dynasty Carnival Zhou, Han, Jin, Tang, Song, Ming and other dynasties arrays come in order, like a scroll, depicting the appearance of history in detail. After the first ceremony, all the arrays in turn, with the rhythm, slowly march forward, armor arrays, parent-child arrays, etc. Each theme arrays have their own style. Rites and Music Exhibition & Hanfu wedding ceremony The Rites and Music Exhibition will hold traditional ceremonies such as the Rites of Worship, Rites of Archery, etc., showcasing the important components of China's excellent traditional culture and allowing participants to experience the charm of traditional rites culture in all aspects. During the cultural week, the traditional Chinese Hanfu wedding ceremony will be recreated on the riverbank of the ancient town, providing couples with a traditional wedding full of love in Xitang.   Xitang Hanfu Events This year's Xitang culture week will launch a number of events: Hanfu Voice, Dubbing Night, Script Entertainment Competition, Hanfu Rite Ambassador Selection, Oriental Aesthetics Makeup Art Friendship Tournament,…

Ancient China is called “Huaxia”, with “Hua” referring to the elegance of costume and “Xia” the greatness of etiquette. Following the development through the Zhou, Han, Tang and Song dynasties, the costume in the Ming dynasty had distinct Chinese cultural characteristics and was the epitome of Chinese apparel, which had a wide and profound impact on the costume and aesthetics of later dynasties and neighboring countries.  The Ming Dynasty had fully restored the costume tradition, which had been inherited for thousands of years. Being magnificent and elegant, the Ming costume is the epitome of Chinese costume culture. Ceremonial court dress was usually worn by civil and military officials at formal and grand occasions such as court meetings. It consisted of court hat, red silk robe, white silk gauze shirt, knee-covering，silk belt, leather belt, etc. Normal court dress, well-known to all, was a symbol of the Ming Dynasty costume, for example, the red silk gauze round-collar robe with subtle pattern and square patches embroidered with cloud and crane design, black silk gauze hat and so on. Festive dress was worn by officials on various festive occasions and in some ceremonial activities. The yellowish-brown linen pleated robe with Feiyu design, woman’s…Original link