Nationalism, Women and their China: What more the Chinese talk about when they talk about the qipao?

Wessie Ling

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    Abstract

    Recent years saw the proliferation of qipao exhibition in Hong Kong (2016, 2013, 2010), Taipei (2013) and Singapore (2012). All of which have seemingly different curatorial directions. What was transmitted through these qipao shows? Beyond the Chinese bodily appearance, what did the dress convey in different Chinese regions? This essay will commence with a brief history of the dress, followed by discussion of exhibitions in Hong Kong, Singapore and Taipei addressing the relation of Chinese women’s bodily appearance to their identities and perceived locality.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationTECHSTYLE Series 1.0: Ariadne’s Thread
    EditorsJanis Jefferies
    Place of PublicationHong Kong
    PublisherMILL6 Foundation
    Pages92-101
    Number of pages9
    ISBN (Print)9789881481849
    Publication statusPublished - 2017

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