Fans of the Hanfu culture gathered in the water town of Xitang, Zhejiang province last month. Photo: Simon Song

Young people drive revival of China’s ancient Hanfu culture

By reviving the clothes of their ancestors, Hanfu lovers say they are showing pride in Chinese culture and recreating a world of respect and nobility
A niche interest has steadily grown to include at least 2 million enthusiasts

Topic | China Society

Zhuang Pinghui in Beijing

Published: 10:30am, 17 Nov, 2019

Updated: 9:28am, 2 Dec, 2019

Fans of the Hanfu culture gathered in the water town of Xitang, Zhejiang province last month. Photo: Simon Song

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Zhuang Pinghui

Based in Beijing, Zhuang Pinghui joined the Post in 2004 to report on China. She covers a range of issues including policy, healthcare, culture and society.