What is the cultural connotation of Hanfu? Where will Hanfu go in the future?

Whenever people mention China, the first thing they think of is the towering Great Wall and the endless flowing water of the Yellow River. However, don’t forget that there is another kind, which is a symbol of Chinese civilization. The representative of the country of etiquette and the pride of the pinnacle of civilization is the Chinese dress - Hanfu.

Hanfu, also known as "clothing", "Hanfu" and "Huafu". It began with the Yellow Emperor "hanging down his clothes to rule the world", it was passed down when ancient sages and sages gathered together, refined in the long river of history, and ended in the bloody river of the Manchu and Ming dynasties.

Today, after disappearing for 358 years, on November 22, 2003, it reappeared in the public eye, but not many people knew it. A person wearing Hanfu walking down the street is seen as wearing a kimono. This makes people think, why is wearing traditional Chinese costumes considered so? Why do Chinese people feel so unfamiliar with their traditional costumes?

Now, let us understand what Hanfu is? What kind of Hanfu culture does it carry? How developed is it now? Where should Hanfu culture go? 1. What is Hanfu?

Hanfu, that is, the traditional clothing of the Han nationality in China today, started from the time when "Yellow Emperor, Yao and Shun hung down their clothes and ruled the world" to the style of clothing worn by people in the Han nationality's life circle in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties. After thousands of years, it is still a postcard of China. 2. Hanfu culture

Hanfu has been baptized by the years and has surpassed all others with its own charm. It also enjoys a high reputation in world history and is one of the oldest national costumes in China. It embodies the cultural features of the Chinese nation, carries the dominant ideology of the Chinese nation, and is the epitome of five thousand years of Chinese culture. As one of the components of Chinese cultural etiquette, he is indispensable.

1. Clothing reflects the hierarchy

There are two main types of fabrics in Hanfu, namely linen and silk. During the Han and Tang Dynasties, there were many kinds of fabrics. With the continuous progress of society and the continuous development of people's handicraft industry, in the Northern Song Dynasty, the imperial court specially established the "Ling Brocade Courtyard". In order to provide it exclusively for the nobles, they recruited outstanding Shu brocade weavers. The dress was made for it, thus forming the Song Dynasty Brocade, which was given the reputation of China's "Crown of Brocade".

In the Yuan Dynasty, the royal family stipulated that Yun brocade could only be used by the royal family. This can also explain from the other side the strict hierarchy at that time. The royal family has the right to enjoy everything, but if I, the royal family, use it, then others are not allowed to use it.

2. Clothing embodies aesthetics

Solidity, simplicity and elegance are the overall aesthetic style or aesthetic style of Han Dynasty clothing; its patterns are precision-made and have the pursuit of grandeur, brightness, richness and change. style.

The Tang Dynasty was the most prosperous in the feudal dynasty system. Its clothing patterns not only inherited the styles of the Zhou, Warring States, Wei and Jin periods, but also incorporated the rigorous design of clothing patterns of the Zhou Dynasty and the Warring States Period. The stretching of the Tang Dynasty, the brightness of the Han Dynasty, and the elegance of the Wei and Jin Dynasties also absorbed many exotic styles and integrated them into one, making the pattern art of the Tang Dynasty reach an unprecedented glorious period.

While inheriting the patterns of the previous generation, the clothing patterns of the Ming Dynasty also created and enriched homophonic patterns and metaphors. The auspicious patterns of the Ming Dynasty used symbols, morals, words and other methods to express good wishes.

Hanfu has clear etiquette, and the etiquette system is unusual. Whether it is the strict hierarchy or the ancient aesthetics that give people a sense of beauty, they are all reflected in the Hanfu system. At the same time, Confucian thoughts of benevolence and righteousness are also reflected in the Hanfu system. 3. The historical development of Hanfu

During the Yangshao Culture period, due to the emergence of agriculture and textile industry, as well as silkworm rearing and weaving in the later period, people's clothing became more and more perfect. "Historical Records" believes that Chinese clothes were made by the Yellow Emperor. "Historical Records: Anthology of the Five Emperors" says: "Before the Yellow Emperor, there were no clothes or houses. Since the Yellow Emperor built houses, made clothes, and conducted funerals, all the people were saved from the difficulty of survival."< /p>

After the Xia and Shang Dynasties, the crown dress of the Western Zhou Dynasty was based on ancient laws; the Western Han Dynasty implemented the "deep clothing system", and Li Yuan issued the "Wude Order"; the Wude Order later became a system, and yellow was directly the color of the emperor; the Song Dynasty emphasized simplicity and shaved hair Yifu Hanfu is addictive.

Since the Qing Dynasty entered the customs, Hanfu has been greatly destroyed. In the second year of Shunzhi, the Qing government forced the Hanfu to change its clothes. Anyone who refused would be killed. Even so, Hanfu has not completely disappeared, but not many have been preserved.

In the 21st century, with the continuous development of China’s national power, people have also begun to examine their own nation’s traditional culture. Adhering to the concept of taking the essence and discarding the dross, Hanfu, a traditional costume, has been recognized to a certain extent. be restored. In addition, the dissemination and promotion of wearing Hanfu in traditional activities such as traditional festivals and worshiping sages has set off a movement based on Hanfu - the Hanfu Movement. 4. The Current Situation of Hanfu

There are many reasons why "Hanfu" is not well-known to the public today, but there are three aspects to consider.

First, for ordinary people, traditional Chinese costumes have no sense of familiarity and identity in their lives. Not to mention wearing Hanfu during traditional festivals, it is not easy to find a Hanfu in ordinary people’s homes! Nowadays, people always think that "Hanfu" is like costumes, which are only worn on the stage of costume dramas or traditional dramas.

Secondly, the government may not have taken the lead in promoting and promoting it based on policy considerations.

In fact, the so-called promotion does not mean to designate "Hanfu" as "national costume", but to restore the wearing of a traditional costume and not to add it to the ranks of fancy clothes. A piece of Hanfu that has inherited cultural heritage for thousands of years. If you say it is a fancy dress, that is our fault.

You have stood on the stage of history for five thousand years, but you are just forced to disappear, but you are not really disappearing. Why do you say that? We just hope to support and promote the habit of wearing Hanfu during traditional festivals such as Mid-Autumn Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Qingming Festival, Spring Festival, etc. If you can push it, that would be the best.

Thirdly, most people have some misunderstandings about wearing Hanfu. They always feel that the large sleeves and numerous pieces of Hanfu are inconvenient to wear and will delay their daily work. As everyone knows, the "Hanfu" they are not used to is formal gowns and sacrificial robes, both of which need to be worn on specific occasions.

In fact, "Hanfu" also includes regular clothes and casual clothes. Just like in the West, people do not always wear the same formal clothes and tuxedos in daily life. 5. Hanfu Movement

As a representative of the cultural crystallization of thousands of years, the elegance, leisurely, natural and elegant embodied by Hanfu are not only considered suitable for a quiet, serene and open-minded life, but also are considered to be a good It shows the unique cultural temperament and appearance of the Han nation.

After Hanfu disappeared for 350 years, with the gradual emphasis on traditional festivals, there are hints of its advent. Fans of Hanfu are also thinking about how to make Hanfu and Hanfu culture come out and be valued? Hence, the Hanfu movement came into being.

1. The revivalists of the Hanfu movement followed the trend of the times and followed the policy of the "Silk Road" and put forward slogans such as "Chinese rejuvenation starts with clothes" and "Starts with clothes and reaches far away".

They insist on using major online platforms to explain and promote Hanfu, and use the influence of the Internet in reality to attract like-minded enthusiasts to conduct academic research and study on traditional culture and history. Occasionally, they also Experimental activities on Chinese civilized lifestyle will be held.

2. The Hanfu movement is currently in a state of dialogue and game with the real society. In an environment where it is not understood, even misunderstood and misinterpreted, it insists on things that in their view cannot be compromised. The basic concepts are also constantly making changes and adjustments in line with the pace of the times. Although the process is difficult, this persistence pays off, which is good.

3. The combination of the Hanfu movement with “Confucianism” and “Chinese Studies” is also an alternative path. Although it is only a constructive attempt in aspects such as crown ceremony, hairpin ceremony, wedding and ceremony, it is still effective to apply these constructive attempts in life and accomplish certain personal life events through etiquette situations.

For example, holding crown ceremonies, hairpin ceremonies, weddings, etc. that are limited to the circle of relatives and friends. In fact, many early elites of the Hanfu movement practiced their own methods and held their own Hanfu weddings (including Zhou style, Han style, Tang style, Ming style) and other options.

4. The political nature of the Hanfu movement. The slogan of the Hanfu movement can follow the actual politics. We can learn from the "Chinese Dream" proposed by our country. The slogan of Hanfu that has appeared now is "Rejuvenation of China" or "Rejuvenation of Han", which is good. Although the expression is different, it can still be regarded as advancing with the times.

5. The Hanfu movement can also be expanded, embodied in the outdoor Hanfu gatherings held in various places, including wearing Hanfu to celebrate traditional festivals, wearing Hanfu to worship sages, etc. Not only the frequency is increasing, but the scale is also increasing year by year. Expanded, and some Hanfu activities have become routine and regular, such as the Hanfu Culture Week in Xitang.

In fact, the Hanfu movement has multiple attributes, and its meanings are different when viewed from different angles. Judging from the overall revival of Chinese traditional culture in the 21st century, the Hanfu movement can only be a branch of the revival of Chinese studies, folk beliefs, and traditional etiquette. 6. Where should Hanfu culture go?

Hanfu is a traditional costume worn by our ancestors for nearly four thousand years, but it was discontinued in the Qing Dynasty. If there had not been the strong rule of the Manchu Qing Dynasty that "shave your hair and change your clothes", ordinary people today would still wear traditional Hanfu to carry out their daily routines.

Hanfu should be one of the clothes that ordinary Han people can choose to wear every day, instead of thinking that they are filming movies when they see Hanfu on the streets now. Thousands of years of civilization and culture should be passed down to our generation and future generations. Let Hanfu culture blossom and bear fruit in the wave of reviving national culture. 7. Summary

The beauty of Hanfu is called splendor, and the elegance of Hanfu shows pride. To rebuild national self-esteem, regain national pride, revive Chinese culture, and reshape Chinese civilization, the inheritance of Hanfu culture is the responsibility that our generation should shoulder!