【Social Hot Spots】The live broadcast of kimono on the streets of Chongqing sparked a great discussion on the freedom of dressing and historical emotions
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Recently, a social controversy occurred in the square outside a museum in Chongqing due to the choice of clothing. Two young women dressed in pink kimonos danced live here, an act that quickly caught the attention of the surrounding aunts and uncles who were strolling around, and sparked a heated debate about cultural identity, historical memory, and personal freedom.
According to eyewitness accounts, two women dressed in kimonos danced in the square, what was an ordinary webcast scene was made unusual by their choice of clothing. The elderly citizens in the surrounding area expressed strong dissatisfaction with this, and an old man stepped forward first and emotionally accused them of wearing kimonos in a city with deep historical significance like Chongqing, touching on the painful memory of the Japanese bombing of Chongqing during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. The old man believes that this kind of dress is disrespectful to history, and it is also a neglect of national feelings.
A man who was traveling with the woman, dressed in an even more striking outfit, with strips of cloth tied around his head to resemble a Japanese ronin, further heightened the tension at the scene. In response to the accusations, the trio insisted that there was nothing wrong with the fact that they had the right to choose their preferred clothing, including kimonos, in accordance with the principle of freedom to dress. The woman even said that if she continued to be obstructed, she would consider calling the police.
The aunts and uncles took a firm stand, saying that they were not afraid to call the police, and stressed that while respecting individual freedom, we should remember history and safeguard national dignity. This incident quickly fermented on the Internet, forming both positive and negative voices.
Opponents point out that every citizen has the right to dress freely, and that others should not be restricted by personal likes and dislikes, and that although the scars of history are deep, they should not become a shackle that restricts the pluralistic expression of current society. Proponents emphasise the need to take into account the socio-emotional and cultural sensitivities of wearing certain garments on certain occasions, especially in places that carry heavy historical memories.
After the incident, some netizens asked, is this for traffic or a temptation again and again?
This incident is not only a simple street storm, but also a deep discussion of how to balance Chinese cognition, history education and individual rights in modern society. It reminds us that while pursuing individual expression, we also need to listen to different voices, understand and respect social emotions in the historical context, and jointly build a harmonious and inclusive social environment.