Hanfu reflects search for cultural roots

Editor's Note: People are often seen posing in hanfu to take photographs at scenic spots in China. The term hanfu was coined by internet users recently to describe the clothing of Han people in ancient China before Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Three experts share their views on the new trend with China Daily's Yao Yuxin. Excerpts follow:

Clothing connects people to their cultural roots

Zhu Dake, a professor at the School of Humanities, Tongji University in Shanghai