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Cheongsam show kicks off at a village in Shanghai’s Pudong

The Cheongsam, also known as qipao, is a close-fitting dress that originated in Shanghai in 1920 (CTGN/VCG)
The Cheongsam, also known as qipao, is a close-fitting dress that originated in Shanghai in 1920 (CTGN/VCG)

CGTN | 26-Jun-2020

The Cheongsam, also known as qipao, is a close-fitting dress that originated in Shanghai in 1920.

Cheongsam show kicks off at a village in Shanghai's Pudong as part of a series of activities to celebrate the local fruit festival (CTGN/VCG)
Cheongsam show kicks off at a village in Shanghai’s Pudong as part of a series of activities to celebrate the local fruit festival (CTGN/VCG)

Cheongsam show kicks off at a village in Shanghai’s Pudong as part of a series of activities to celebrate the local fruit festival.

The elegant models walks on a wooden path across the river with such props as umbrellas and fans (CGTN/VCG)
The elegant models walks on a wooden path across the river with such props as umbrellas and fans (CGTN/VCG)

The elegant models walks on a wooden path across the river with such props as umbrellas and fans.

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