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It is given by gentlemen to their lady friend as a gift, it used to be gifted to other governments as a sign of friendship, it is used in folk dances, it comes in different sizes, shapes, folding, fixed, small, large, painted, carved... and it is very beautiful.
It has been a staple in China's culture for over 3 thousand years, the fan. It's original purpose was for creating a breeze in warm days, and it was made from a wide variety of materials like bamboo, feathers, silk, sunflowers, paper among several other materials. It is one of the delicate things that say 'China' and a certain part of the culture that is still very much alive and held on to and celebrated. I love watching the lady dancers with their fans every morning in the streets of Shanghai who move with so much grace and charm!
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It is given by gentlemen to their lady friend as a gift, it used to be gifted to other governments as a sign of friendship, it is used in folk dances, it comes in different sizes, shapes, folding, fixed, small, large, painted, carved... and it is very beautiful.
It has been a staple in China's culture for over 3 thousand years, the fan. It's original purpose was for creating a breeze in warm days, and it was made from a wide variety of materials like bamboo, feathers, silk, sunflowers, paper among several other materials. It is one of the delicate things that say 'China' and a certain part of the culture that is still very much alive and held on to and celebrated. I love watching the lady dancers with their fans every morning in the streets of Shanghai who move with so much grace and charm!
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4 responses to “Day One Hundred Forty, June 11, 2011”
I love the red fan in the black and white photo. I wish I could do that 🙂
… one day …
Yes, Hally, me too 🙂
Great shots, love the first one with the nice DOF and the colour selection is great too. I do automatically think China when I see a fan like that, sort of like Scotland and kilts!
Thank you Kieran! yes, so true!