The first China Qipao Culture Festival opened at the Shenyang Palace Museum in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 24, 2019. (Photos: VCG)
The cheongsam, also known as Qipao, is a type of traditional tight-fitting dress with distinctive Chinese features.
At the opening ceremony, more than 1,200 models presented a show of different styles of Qipao with embroidery patterns, paintings, and ancient poetry.
The eight-day festival presents forums, exhibitions, as well as Qipao culture-related activities.
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