Rediscover Tang Dynasty splendor at attire show

The Tang Dynasty (618-907) was a golden age in Chinese history known for its artistic and cultural achievements. Now, visitors to One Avenue in Futian District can take a moment to appreciate Tang-style garments at an exhibition running through this Sunday.

These vibrant and colorful garments draw inspiration from murals at the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, the colored pottery figures at the Xi’an Museum, and the colored wooden figures at the Xinjiang Museum. Chu Yan, a professor at the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, employed various intangible cultural heritage techniques to meticulously craft these garments, capturing the grandeur and magnificence of the Tang era from centuries past.

Moreover, shoppers can explore a market adorned with traditional lanterns and Tang Dynasty-themed décor outside One Avenue. This market offers a variety of snacks and cultural products, setting the stage for an atmosphere reminiscent of the bustling and prosperous Chang’an during the Tang Dynasty.

On June 14, musicians dressed in striking Tang-style costumes, complete with elaborate Tang-inspired makeup and hairstyles, graced the stage with performances of traditional Chinese music. Their appearance evoked imagery from ancient scroll paintings, transporting spectators back to a bygone era.

A garment inspired by a mural in Cave 130 in Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, is on display. Photos by Lin Songtao

A garment inspired by a mural in Cave 61 in Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, is on display.

Visitors admire Tang Dynasty-style garments at One Avenue in Futian District. 

Tang-themed installations decorate the market outside One Avenue.

A garment inspired by a mural in Cave 130 in Mogao Grottoes.

A garment inspired by a mural in Cave 409 in Mogao Grottoes.

Visitors wander in the market outside One Avenue. The market runs until June 30.

Several stalls sell Shenzhen and Chaozhou products at the market.