In China, when it comes to traditional clothing, Hanfu and Qipao are the most popular. Hanfu was first created for Han people. Its color, style and even the length are about Chinese culture. Hanfu first appeared in the Shang Dynasty over 3,000 years ago. It was popular for a long time in Chinese history from the Qin Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty. At the starting of the Qing Dynasty, however, it lost its popularity. With people turning their interest to traditional culture, Hanfu has been enjoyed more greatly in recent years.
Qipao became popular in the 1920s and remained as the "national clothing" until the 1950s. At first, people made it wide, covering most parts of the body. Yet it was not beautiful and people wanted a more beautiful kind of clothing. So in the 1930s, people made the traditional Qipao tight to show the beauty of a woman's body. Now, lots of women still like to wear it.
The Chinese tunic suit (中山装) looked simple but good, so it quickly became popular among Chinese men in the mid-20th century. Although other kinds of clothing have taken its place now, leaders of China still wear it when going to important events.
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Chinese Clothing |
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Hanfu |
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Han people Hanfu. |
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In recent years |
It has been more greatly. |
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In the 1920s |
It became popular but was wide. |
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In the 1930s |
It was made tight to show the beauty of a woman's body. |
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The Chinese tunic suit |
It looked simple but good. Chinese wear it when going to important events. |
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