cheongsam Would you like to say something about it? 1.Do you like qipao? why? 2.Would you like to know something about qipao? cheongsam Qipao is one of the most typical, traditional dress for Chinese women. Also known as cheongsam, it is like a wonderful flower in the Chinese colorful fashion scene because of its particular charm( 魅力). Qipao is also called cheongsam. origin • When the early Manchu rulers(统治者) came to China proper, they organized certain people, mainly Manchu, into “banners” (旗) and called them “banner people” (旗人),which then became loosely the name of all Manchu. The Manchu women wore normally a one-piece dress which, like-wise, came to be called “qipao” or “banner dress” origin • Although the 1911 Revolution toppled (摧毁)the rule of the QING (Manchu) Dynasty, the female dress survived the political change and, with later improvements, has become the traditional dress for Chinese women. style • Its neck is high, collar(衣领) closed, and its sleeves(衣袖) may be either short, medium or fulllength, depending on season and taste. The dress is buttoned(纽扣) on the right side, with a loose chest, a fitting waist style • Qipao generally has two big slits(狭缝) at either side for convenient movement and display(展示) of the slender(纤长的) legs of women. Unlike a short-length skirt, the slits of Qipao expose(显露) a woman’s legs indistinctly (朦胧) when she walks Material:silk,cotton Length:short,long Collars:low,high features features • They can be worn either on casual(非正 式的) or formal occasions. In either case, it creates an impression of simple and quiet charm(魅 力), elegance and neatness(洁净). No wonder it is so much liked by women not only of China but of foreign countires as well. beauty • Qipao can display Chinese women’s modesty(庄重), softness and beauty. Like Chinese women's temperament, Qipao are elegant and gentle. beauty • Practicality always goes with beauty. Qipao are worn in both urban(城市) and rural(乡村) areas, its longstanding elegance and serenity (宁 静),making wearers fascinating (迷人). tips• When wearing Qipao, women should pay attention to the match as a whole: particularly middle-aged or elderly women should do so. Hairstyles, jewelry, socks and shoes should match Qipao properly in color and design. develope Today, with the development of the market economy in China, designs or styles of fashions are so dazzling (使眼花)as the stars that the eye cannot take them all in. As a result, people are often at a loss what to choose when facing the vast(广大) sea of fashions. On the other hand, it is just a golden opportunity for Chinese national dress to regain their popularity. develope • Fashion culture has become a point of intersection(交点) of social culture, reflecting(反映) economic developments, social progress and educational level. It represents people‘s spirit, living standards and aspirations(志向) towards beauty. Can you? 1.Qipao come from which nation? 2.Which side is the button(纽扣) on ? 3.What should we pay attention to when we wear qipao? Thanks for your listening http://zhidao.baidu.com/question/87657719.html http://library.bnuep.com/newlib/bin/showthread.asp?threadID=382&Goto=front Thank you