Thursday, April 26, 2007

Hanfu

Chinese movie films are very popular in Myanmar(Burma), especially the movie series about Han people who reigned over China before the conquest of Manchu. I love their traditional clothing, Hanfu, so I put this information on my blog.
Han Chinese clothing or Hanfu (Traditional Chinese: 漢服; Simplified Chinese: 汉服; pinyin: hànfú) refers to the historical clothing of the Han Chinese people, especially before conquest by the Manchus and the establishment of the Qing Dynasty in 1644. Some costumes commonly thought of as typically Chinese, such as the qipao, are the result of Manchu influence and are regarded by purist advocates as not being "traditionally" Han. Today, most Han Chinese wear western-style clothing in everyday life.
Han Chinese clothing is presently worn only as a part of historical reenactment, hobby, or cultural exercise, and can be frequently seen on Chinese television series, films and other forms of media entertainment. However, there is a movement in China and overseas Chinese communities to revive Han Chinese clothing in everyday life and incorporate in Chinese festivals or celebration.

For more information, Visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanfu

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