From ancient beauty secrets to blockbuster magic, China’s cultural heartbeat is pulsing louder than ever — and Gen Z is here for it. Let’s dive into how tradition is trending!
When Tradition Meets TikTok
A Chengdu-based makeup artist is slaying the internet by reviving hanfu makeup styles with modern flair. Think smoky eyes ✨ meets Tang dynasty aesthetics — her tutorials blending history and haute couture have racked up millions of views, proving old-school glam never goes out of style.
Hani Heritage Hero
Yang Yuni, a CPPCC member from the Hani ethnic group, is fighting to save her people’s vanishing traditions. From intricate embroidery patterns to folk songs, she’s turning village elders into TikTok teachers 📱👵. “Our culture isn’t a museum exhibit — it needs to breathe,” she says.
Village Party like It’s 2025
Move over Coachella — Zhijian Village’s nightly galas are where it’s at! Farmers-turned-performers are rocking traditional instruments with EDM beats 🎶, creating cross-generational bangers that have tourists booking trips to rural Zhejiang.
#WanderlustXiAn
International students are geeking out over Xi’an’s film tourism boom thanks to Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force. From Terracotta Warrior selfies to tangbao dumpling crawls 🥟, this ancient capital is serving major cinematic wanderlust.
What cultural wave will Gen Z ride next? Stay tuned — tradition’s never looked this fresh. 🚀
