Global qipao festival invigorates Hangzhou
By Zhang Xiang
China Daily
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Children show off their qipao designs at Qinghefang Street in Hangzhou on Oct 22. The qipao, also known as the cheongsam, is popular for its body-hugging design that accentuates the female form. (Photos: chinadaily.com.cn)
Children in traditional qipao perform at Qinghefang Street in Hangzhou on Oct 22.
A woman and children in traditional qipao perform on Oct 22.
A young woman performs with confidence and elegance in a delicately-designed qipao.
An elderly woman performs with confidence and elegance in a delicately-designed qipao.
Chinese women on the stage.
Qipao created by Yu Hua (left) and Dafna Stoilkova (center) are awarded as the best designs of the festival.
People from around the world pose for a group photo wearing qipao.
Chinese women perform on the stage.
Foreign models show their qipao on the stage.