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A floating qipao, or cheongsam, show was presented on Huangpu River on Wednesday night, showcasing the glamour of the traditional Chinese garment amid brilliant night views along both banks of the river.
The catwalk show featuring the 84-year-old Longfeng qipao was staged on the “Light of Shanghai,” a new cruise ship launched by Shanghai Huangpu River Cruise Co and making its maiden voyage. Sixty cheongsams with exquisite designs and beautiful patterns were on the stage. The ship features a Longfeng qipao display area, similar to a small cheongsam museum.
An intangible cultural heritage display wall of Longfeng qipao on the vessel, illustrated the nine techniques of cheongsam, such as rolling, engraving, embroidery and drawing. At an interactive area, inheritors of the intangible cultural heritage displayed the making of pankou, or frog fasteners, with their nimble figures.