Join us as we learn about the history and significance behind the Chinese qipao and its development throughout Chinese history. Our guide, Janny Chyn from Shanghai Pathways and the Shanghai Qipao Culture Promotion Association, will talk about the different styles and designs, and will also explain how to walk and behave while wearing one. Qipao models will perform a catwalk to show the charm of this dress.

Most of the qipaos we will see are the private collections of the Shanghai Qipao Culture Promotion Association and are not for sale (this is not a shopping event). However, we will get tips and suggestions from qipao insiders regarding how to tailor, understand the quality and difference in materials, and where to shop. If you already have your own qipao, you are welcome to wear it to the event.

DATE:

Thursday, January 6

TIME:

10 AM Registration, 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM

COST:

RMB 350 (includes tea and snacks)

MEET:

Please check in the WeChat event group

Please complete the online registration by January 3. The event costs must be paid in cash only. SEA coordinator is Jennifer Anderson, WeChat: JenAShanghai.

Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend the event after receipt of confirmation, please notify us immediately by emailing events@seashanghai.org. If it's the day of the event, please ALSO notify the coordinator listed on the event by phone, text, or WeChat.

If you need to cancel after January 3, our SEA cancellation policy applies which states you might still have to pay for your registered event, depending on the vendor. SEA will notify you to either collect or let you pay it at your next registered event.