Chinanews.com, Chengdu, March 9th, title: "Grandfather of Hanfu" in Chengdu: Looking for more middle-aged and elderly "same robes"
Author Wang Liwen
On the evening of the 8th, Chen Guangxian, a 69-year-old Hanfu lover, was surrounded by night tourists for a group photo at the Dongmen Wharf in Chengdu, Sichuan.
He wears a round cap, a gray beard, a dark blue Hanfu, and black cloth boots, as if he just walked out of a history book.
Because he often appeared in various Hanfu activities in the image of Du Fu, Chen Guangxian gradually became popular in the Hanfu circle. He was affectionately called "Grandpa of Hanfu" and "Du Fu Professional" by Hanfu fans and netizens.
During the Huachao Festival, a traditional festival, Chen Guangxian made an outing with his "co-pao".
Photo by An Yuan
Originating from "The Book of Songs · Qin Feng", "Qi said no clothes, and the same robe with the son", "Tongpao" has become a title among Hanfu lovers.
Chen Guangxian bought his first set of Hanfu ten years ago because he loved photography and became attached to Hanfu.
After getting to know each other gradually, Chen Guangxian gradually fell in love with Hanfu.
Chen Guangxian, a 69-year-old Hanfu fan.
Photo courtesy of interviewee Chen Guangxian
"Now I wear Hanfu regardless of spring, summer, autumn and winter, and I prefer round-neck gowns the most." Headgear, belts, capes and other accessories are placed here and there.
Chen Guangxian is very familiar with the origin of every Hanfu and accessories.
"The biggest difference between the round-necked robes of the Tang Dynasty and the Song Dynasty is the cuffs. This Hanfu is very imposing when the shoulders are propped up." He picked up a round-necked robe from the Tang Dynasty and introduced it. The more subtle aesthetic thinking and pursuit can be shown in the Hanfu.
In the large-scale Hanfu activities in Chengdu, Chen Guangxian is often seen. Hanfu activities such as parade, flower appreciation, and traditional culture sharing are all his daily life in retirement.
Before attending the event, he will not only organize his clothes and accessories, but also comb his iconic beard to ensure that his demeanor and movements are back to "clothes".
Chen Guangxian, a 69-year-old Hanfu fan.
Photo courtesy of interviewee Chen Guangxian
Shi Qian, executive director of the Hanfu Culture Special Committee of the Sichuan Traditional Culture Promotion Association, said that Chengdu not only has a strong "national tide background", but also has an optimistic, leisure and inclusive urban temperament.
The age of Hanfu lovers mainly in the "post-90s" and "post-00s" groups is expanding. The participation of middle-aged and elderly people such as "Grandfather of Hanfu" shows that traditional culture is becoming more and more accepted and loved by the public.
In Wenshufang, one of the three major historical and cultural districts in Chengdu, the Hanfu offline store, Shu embroidery, lacquerware, silver filigree and other intangible cultural heritage studios are highly concentrated. .
On the cruise ship at Dongmen Wharf, there are often young couples wearing Hanfu taking photos of ancient wedding dresses. Guofeng Photography Studio provides Hanfu lovers with services such as makeup, clothing rental, photo photography, etc., leading Hanfu lovers to bring cultural confidence " wear" on the body.
Chen Guangxian, a 69-year-old Hanfu fan (first from the right).
Photo courtesy of interviewee Chen Guangxian
"Hanfu is not just clothing, it is one of the daily life styles of this inclusive city." Chen Guangxian said that compared with young Hanfu lovers, middle-aged and elderly people are more stable in wearing Hanfu.
The Huachao Festival, known as the "Birthday of Hundred Flowers", has just passed. Chen Guangxian looks forward to meeting more middle-aged and elderly "comrades" in the future for outings, outings and flower appreciation, and to find the traditional charm of modern cities.
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