Italian Students Experience Chinese Culture In Hanfu, Qipao At Shandong Vocational College

WEIFANG, China, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- A two-week China-Europe "Study Abroad Program" exchange, themed "Encountering the Kite Capital," recently concluded at Shandong Vocational College of Science and Technology in Weifang, Shandong Province. The program brought seven Italian university students from Perugia to China for classes, intangible cultural heritage experiences, cultural activities and city tours.

During their stay, the students explored traditional Chinese culture and tried handicrafts such as tie-dyeing and leather carving. A highlight was trying on traditional Chinese clothing designed and made by students and faculty from the college's Department of Textile and Garment. Vanessa, Sara, Irene and others dressed in Hanfu and Qipao, experiencing traditional Chinese aesthetics firsthand.