Recently, a storm has been set off on social media in Hong Kong. A Hong Kong man secretly took photos of two Chinese women dressed in Hanfu playing in Nara Park in Japan, and mocked them for "wearing Hanfu clothes to Nara Park and walking to Todaiji Temple, and being laughed at all the way." After I read it, my heart is really mixed.
To be honest, the first time I saw those two candid photos, I was attracted by the Hanfu on the two girls. The flowing skirt and the delicate embroidery all reveal the charm of Chinese culture. But when I saw the Hong Kong man's ridicule, I really didn't feel good. I just want to ask, is there anything wrong with wearing the traditional costumes of your own country? Why is there such a big controversy?
The Hong Kong man's remarks were infuriating. Some netizens quickly found out his true identity, and it turned out that he was an "anti-China" element, which is no wonder. And the two girls wearing Hanfu were also found by everyone. They bravely stood up and said that they would not give up their love for Hanfu culture because of the ridicule and sarcasm of others. This made me deeply admired, and it made me think, how should our cultural self-confidence be built?
This turmoil reminds me of some of my own experiences. Once, because of my love for Chinese culture, I wore Hanfu to walk in a foreign country. At that time, I also encountered some strange eyes and ridicule. But I didn't give up because I firmly believe that our culture deserves to be respected and passed on.
As the incident unfolded, I noticed that more and more netizens who had the same experience began to share their stories. These stories made me realize more deeply that Hanfu is not only a beautiful costume, but also carries our cultural self-confidence and national identity. At the same time, I have also seen the analysis of this type of cyberbullying by some psychologists. They point out that the psychological motivation behind these behaviors may be due to low self-esteem and jealousy. This made me understand even more that those ridicules and sarcasm are actually just because of their inferiority complex and unwillingness.
However, the turmoil has also brought some positive changes. Some cultural institutions and organizations have begun to hold activities such as the Hanfu Cultural Festival, which has made me see the vitality and influence of traditional culture in the new era. At the same time, I also saw the support of mainland netizens for the two women, as well as the condemnation of the remarks of some Hong Kong netizens. This solidarity and camaraderie warms my heart and strengthens my conviction that our cultural self-confidence is indestructible.
What makes me even happier is that the controversy has also led to a surge in sales of hanfu on some e-commerce platforms. More and more young people are beginning to pay attention to and like Hanfu, believing it as a combination of fashion and culture. My friends around me also began to try to wear Hanfu and feel the unique charm. This change has made me see the charm and value of traditional culture in the new era.
However, this controversy also made me aware of some deeper problems. Why do some Hong Kong netizens have an attitude of rejection of Chinese culture? Why are they so enthusiastic about Japanese culture? I started thinking about these questions and trying to find answers. I think it may have something to do with Hong Kong's historical background and social environment. However, we must not give up the inheritance and promotion of Chinese culture because of this. Instead, we should work harder to get more people to understand and identify with our culture.
I have always believed that every culture has its own unique charm and value. We should respect and protect all cultures and let them shine together. At the same time, we should also reflect on our own attitude towards culture and face different cultures and ideas with a more open and inclusive mind. Only in this way can we create a better future together.
Looking back on this turmoil, I deeply feel that the power of culture is endless. It can spark controversy, but it can also promote communication and integration. We should cherish and inherit these cultural treasures, so that they can shine more brilliantly in the new era. At the same time, we should also learn to respect and understand different cultural concepts, and jointly promote the prosperity and development of culture.