source: editor:Zhang Wenni
Shangsi Festival




Held at Xi'an Tang Paradise from April 18 to 19, the first Qujiang Shangsi Hanfu Gala upholds ancient rituals and merges classic charm with modern grace, presenting a time-honored cultural spectacle for visitors and locals alike.Following the ancient custom of spring excursions by the Qujiang Lake, the event fosters a timeless cultural dialogue in the Tang Paradise.Shangsi Festival is also known as the Double Third Festival. This ancient Chinese festival is celebrated on the third day of the third month of the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar, echoing the vitality and blossoming of life in spring.

Held at Ziyun Tower, the standout 2026 Spring-Summer Hanfu Fashion Show features original Hanfu and chic Chinese-style wear that blends classic aesthetics with modern design, bridging traditional costume culture and modern fashion.

The Splendid Huaxia · Qujiang Fashion Gala traced China's costume evolution via archaeological evidence, reviving the millennia-old grace of traditional Chinese garments.The Boundless Future Avant-Garde Chinese Style Show brings together leading designers and fashion brands. Pushing traditional boundaries, it delivers innovative takes on classic attire and shapes new trends for contemporary Hanfu.

On April 19, the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month, the the Shangsi Peach Blossom Purification Ritual and a collective coming-of-age ceremony were held at the Lady's Pavilion. Clad in elegant Hanfu, young participants followed the host and the Twelve Flower Goddesses through traditional hair-pinning(Jia Ji) and libation rite(Jiao Li) by Qujiang Lake, marking their coming‑of‑age in a solemn ceremony.
On the afternoon of April 19, the Grand Finale of the Twelve Flower Goddess Culture Showcase took place. Split into twelve teams, 24 participants took turns sharing flower-themed tales, presenting themed walks and performing distinctive talents tied to their symbolic flowers.