Chinese Costume Design Exhibition – china cultural center

It begins to get chilly in Stockholm by the end of September, but the atmosphere at China Cultural Center in Stockholm is warm and bustling. On September 27, “Timeless Elegance: Chinese Costume Design Exhibition” opened at China Cultural Center in Stockholm. Designer Yang Donglin delivered a lecture and showcased his latest works of exquisite costumes, including The Journey of a Legendary Landscape, Wing Chun, Princess Zhaojun, and Koi Fish.

During the lecture, Yang Donglin showcased these representative costumes. For example, the costumes from the dance drama Wing Chun illustrate how the national intangible cultural heritage items of Wing Chun Kung Fu and Xiangyun Silk were skillfully combined and presented through theatrical costume design. A local Swedish martial arts lover donned the Wing Chun costumes and performed a martial arts demonstration that got a big round of applause.

The Chinese dancers from a local dance club wore the original costumes from The Journey of a Legendary Landscape and showcased a vibrant display of “Chinese Aurora”, which embodied Eastern aesthetics.

At the end of the lecture, when an international student donned the “Da Kao” costume for General Yang designed by Yang Donglin, and gave a demonstration, the Swedish audience expressed their admiration, exclaiming “It is so beautiful! Chinese traditional culture is truly captivating.”

The rich traditional Chinese color schemes combined with the exquisite embroidery patterns, transforming the costume into a form of culture we wear. Many international students in attendance also expressed that “the beauty of Chinese traditional costumes and intangible cultural heritage has stepped out of the museum and is being presented in such a unique way. In this moment, we deeply understand the power of ‘cultural confidence’.”

The theme of “Timeless Elegance: Chinese Costume Design Exhibition” spans cross Chinese dynasties such as Han, Tang and Song. Through modern innovative design and refinement, combining with stage arts, traditional costumes from each dynasty are presented in a fresh new light. By finding a balance between tradition and modernity, the exhibition aims to evoke greater love and passion for traditional culture among the audience.

Exhibition Date: 2024.09.27 – 2024.10.26

Venue: China Cultural Center in Stockholm

Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 – 16:00