On a brightly lit Bangkok night, the German president and his wife walked into the royal palace in Bangkok and were warmly welcomed by the Thai royal family, and a unique diplomatic feast began.
There's a lot of wrestling in diplomacy, not just the men's tables, but also the first ladies. Take these two: Queen Suthida of the Thai royal family and the first lady of Germany.
What appears to be a grand welcome ceremony turns into a stage for two women to show themselves, dressed in very different costumes, performing a tactful and subtle diplomatic wrestle between Thai and German dignitaries.
The first lady often represents the aesthetics of women in a country, and even the image of the country, unlike men who are always in that suit and leather shoes.
Queen Suthida has always been Thailand's "social business card". She has always dressed in a gorgeous way, and this time she chose a champagne-colored lace dress to meet the German president and his wife, which looked graceful.
Lace embellishments with diamond-encrusted earrings and tiaras, hair and jewelry, perfectly echo the dress, exuding the luxury of oriental women. Suthida is well-dressed, perfectly showing the delicacy and elegance of oriental women.
Compared with Suthida's luxury, the first lady of Germany chose a simple and generous professional suit, low-key and unpretentious. A black and white suit, showing the consistent style of German women - low-key and introverted, not glamorous.
Queen Suthida's stretched demeanor shows the gentle and touching side of Eastern women, while the calm and unhurried attitude of the German first lady is the embodiment of Western women's self-confidence. The contrast between the two is stark, and the details of the dress also provide a glimpse of the cultural differences between the East and the West in terms of women's diplomatic etiquette.
This is not just a diplomatic event, but also a clash of cultures. Thai female diplomats tend to dress in traditional attire to reflect the essence of the country, while German women prefer simple, modern professional attire, with a sense of individuality. Dressing up is a silent language, different clothes show the appearance of different cultures, one side of the water and soil to raise the other side of the people, the gap between the East and the West culture is still obvious.
Speaking of Queen Suthida, he has today's status, and he has experienced countless difficulties on the way forward to get to where he is today. She has been up and down in the Thai royal family for many years, and the questioning eyes of the outside world have never left. It was only a few years ago that she finally consolidated her position and successfully entered the diplomatic arena.
This is due to the steady and forbearance skills she has honed over the years. Although he is in his forties, Suthida shows no signs of aging.
She keeps herself graceful at all times, and her gestures show the beauty of a girl. Coupled with thick hair and moisturizing makeup, Suthida successfully created a dignified and decent image of the queen. This makes her as comfortable as a hibiscus out of the water.
At the same time, the former concubines and favorite concubines also left one after another. Some left for the rest of the country, while others withdrew from the palace. Today's Suthida is finally outstanding, and she is now the "face responsible" of the Thai royal family's foreign exchanges.
Queen Suthida of Thailand received the German president this time, which can be described as a great shine. She was dressed in a pink lace dress, graceful and graceful, like a blooming hibiscus flower. The first lady of Germany is dressed in a black dress, simple and restrained. The contrast between the two makes Suthida even more elegant.
This diplomatic feast is not only a stage for political wrestling, but also a feast of costumes. Regardless of the things, the first ladies have fulfilled their mission of passing on the national culture. And clothing has become an important "prop" for them to shape their self-image.
By comparing the looks of the two first ladies, we can also get a sense of how women should behave in different cultures. As one sociologist put it, "Dressing is a silent language that states the cultural and aesthetic standards of an era." ”
This feast is not only a diplomatic exchange, but also a collision of cultures. The costumes are rich and colorful, adding a touch of fun and humanization to the exchange of foreign cultures. On this evening in Bangkok, the Royal Palace Covenant became a beautiful diplomatic affair, bringing together the differences between East and West to write a chapter in history.