How to Dress up in Different Chinese Ocassion
 2016-12-20 17:30:24   Zhangjiajie Tourism Information Website  

Chinese like red color very much. At festivals or great ceremonies, they prefer to wear red clothing. Even if some people don’t like red, they also choose brightly-colored clothes. In their mind, red symbolizes luck and fortune; only bright colors can match the atmosphere of festivals. If you travel to the country or visit your Chinese relatives during the Spring Festival, please prepare some brightly-colored coat in advance. This is so-called “When in Rome, do as Romans do”.

If you are going to visit a Chinese family, please don’t worry about your clothing. Although Chinese people value various etiquettes, they are not very fussy about their guests’ clothes. As long as you don’t wear too weird or body-revealed, it will be fine. Plain clothes are also acceptable.

When you’re arranged to go on a package tour, you’d better prepare one formal dress at least, as sometimes the travel agency will arrange formal dinners, concerts or operas for you. If you look too unkempt due to your coat, you may not be allowed to enter in. For instance, if you come to Xian,China, you will have a chance to try the Dumpling Banquet and watch the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show. On these occasions, please wear formal clothes.

Translation by Sophia