Recently, a video featuring a student named Chen Chunian from China
has gone viral. In the video, he is seen wearing a self-made
mechanical flower crown while performing a cyberpunk-style dance in
a classroom.
Chen, originally from Fujian, China, is currently studying
installation art and new media art in Toronto, Canada.?In an
interview with us, he explained that this cyberpunk-style dance
served as his final project presentation for class. His aim was to
introduce more foreign classmates and teachers to the charm of
Chinese traditional culture through this unique performance.
Chen?shared that the inspiration behind his DIY flower crown
actually came from ancient Chinese floral headdress known
as?zanhua?or?zanhuawei, but he used an phoenix crown as the
base.
After his classroom presentation, Chen received positive feedback
from his foreign teachers and classmates, who appreciated the
fusion of modern creativity with traditional Chinese elements.
Chen expressed happiness about the video gaining attention from
netizens and stated, "I will continue to work hard to produce even
better works and showcase the charm of Chinese traditional
culture."
According to Xinhua News Agency, the custom of?zanhua?headwear
or?zanhuawei, originates from Quanzhou, Fujian province, and dates
back to the Han Dynasty. The tradition persisted among women after
the Han Dynasty, with the flowers used mostly being seasonal fresh
flowers.