Hanfu | A Short Documentary

Clothing food shelter and public transportation are basic necessities of life Through these elements we can understand a culture and its development Hanfu a term originating from China represents a profound cultural heritage Chinese ethnic groups with clothing culture rooted in Han Chinese traditions represent traditional culture Hanfu first appeared during the Han and Qing dynasties signifying a history spanning over 4 000 years Many people think traditional Chinese clothing is the qipao but that's not the case Even many Chinese don't know about hanfu nor understand why it has become so popular According to convention traditional culture suffers from globalization As a symbol of Chinese culture Hanfu's traditional heritage should receive attention What is the future of Hanfu Or what do modern people actually know about traditional culture I really don't know what Hanfu is but I've seen this kind of clothing before I've worn it before I've even tried it out But I don't really know much about it Something like blue or green maybe Yes very elegant and traditional Soft flowing Saswei had the chance to meet a Hanfu enthusiast My name is Mini Shen and I am the president of the Hanfu Association I love Hanfu because it's beautiful but that's not the only reason I like it because it has a long history and encompasses traditional art and culture Why did you establish the Hanfu Association I founded the Hanfu Association two years ago Hanfu is the traditional clothing of the Han Chinese It has a history of over 3 000 years What is the greatest challenge you face in doing this Due to historical reasons Hanfu has been absent for decades but today we recognize it as an essential part of our traditional culture —a responsibility to bring this remarkable art Hanfu back into the modern world We want to show the world how beautiful Chinese culture is What message would you give to those who don't understand hanfu Many people believe it's ancient traditional garment a form of time travel or role-playing Or they think we're trying to draw more attention Most people don't understand its meaning In ancient times clothing represented a group identity and even a nation In the era of globalization countless national cultures are vanishing To preserve these disappearing cultures what should we do What can we do This is the heritage of the younger generation I enjoy documenting the history of Chinese culture If there were a Hanfu society in Bristol not only Chinese students could learn their culture but Western students could also learn about Hanfu thus preserving traditional attire We use Hanfu as a medium to preserve our cultural heritage We are searching for the future They are our past traditions and our cultural traditions of the future We are the tradition of culture