A 1,500-year-old pottery figurine of two women holding hands has become an unlikely social media muse, inspiring young visitors at China's Luoyang Museum to channel their inner history buff—with a fashion twist! 🎎
The Northern Wei Dynasty artifact, dubbed the 'BFFs of Ancient China,' shows two women standing hip-to-hip, one arm playfully akimbo. Its viral moment? Modern hanfu enthusiasts are now recreating the pose in flowing traditional robes, blending ancient art with Instagram-worthy snaps. 📸
'It’s like the original friendship bracelet,' laughed 22-year-old visitor Li Mei, who traveled three hours with her roommate to strike the iconic pose. Museum staff report a 40% surge in young attendees since the trend began—proof that history can slay when you add a dash of TikTok flair. 💃
Cultural experts cheer the trend as a fresh take on heritage appreciation. 'This isn’t just a photo op,' says historian Dr. Zhang Wei. 'It’s Gen Z rewriting the script on how we connect with our past—one hanfu-clad duo at a time.'
