Allure of qipao culture spreading
February 27, 2010, Saturday
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WHEN I heard that an Australian was very interested in the culture of the Chinese qipao and wanted to visit us, I was very happy," said Wang Weiyu, the founder of Qipao Salon in Minhang.
"But I hardly expected that this Australian would be a 'he.' I was thinking it would be a lady," she said.
Last year, a story in Minhang Times about Wang's Qipao Salon attracted the attention of a young Australian man named Edweana Chadwick.
"I've seen many beautiful women, as well as beautiful dresses, but none of them are as beautiful as yours. Why?" That was the first question Chadwick asked when he met Wang.
She explained many details of qipao culture to him -- the origin, development and features.
Later, Wang invited Chadwick to become involved in the salon's activity and do training courses.
His responses now are like many others when he sees ladies dressed in a qipao -- he gives the thumbs-up sign and takes photos. After learning more about the fashion item, Chadwick became deeply impressed by the salon and qipao culture.
Before leaving, he told Wang that he would promote qipao culture on his Website in Australia, helping more people know and understand it.
"There are many Chinese in Australia. I hope one day you can establish an Australian branch of your salon," he said.
Apart from Chadwick, Wang's salon's reputation has been spread through the interest of overseas media -- including a Swiss TV station, CNN and Agence France Presse, which have all featured her in interviews.
"I really feel that qipao is becoming a global culture," said Wang. She also plans to open a public exhibition area at her salon at 322 Gumei Road in March to showcase her works and qipao culture.
"I hope this will help more people understand and appreciate this fabulous culture," she said.
"But I hardly expected that this Australian would be a 'he.' I was thinking it would be a lady," she said.
Last year, a story in Minhang Times about Wang's Qipao Salon attracted the attention of a young Australian man named Edweana Chadwick.
"I've seen many beautiful women, as well as beautiful dresses, but none of them are as beautiful as yours. Why?" That was the first question Chadwick asked when he met Wang.
She explained many details of qipao culture to him -- the origin, development and features.
Later, Wang invited Chadwick to become involved in the salon's activity and do training courses.
His responses now are like many others when he sees ladies dressed in a qipao -- he gives the thumbs-up sign and takes photos. After learning more about the fashion item, Chadwick became deeply impressed by the salon and qipao culture.
Before leaving, he told Wang that he would promote qipao culture on his Website in Australia, helping more people know and understand it.
"There are many Chinese in Australia. I hope one day you can establish an Australian branch of your salon," he said.
Apart from Chadwick, Wang's salon's reputation has been spread through the interest of overseas media -- including a Swiss TV station, CNN and Agence France Presse, which have all featured her in interviews.
"I really feel that qipao is becoming a global culture," said Wang. She also plans to open a public exhibition area at her salon at 322 Gumei Road in March to showcase her works and qipao culture.
"I hope this will help more people understand and appreciate this fabulous culture," she said.
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