The re-opening of Parliament brought a colourful sea of ethnic dressing to the surface of society. It was however limited to only the ladies. The men decided to play it safe. Indeed, women are more adventurous in fashion. The various racial costumes were showcased, such as the Sari, the Cheongsam and the Sarong Kebaya.
This makes me think of the festivals celebrated in Singapore. Ladies wearing Baju Kurong on Hari Raya Puasa are a common sight. The Sari is also fondly draped over the bodies of women during the Deepavali season. Christmas brings out the phenomenon of Western outfits of all manners and designs. What is sorely lacking is the Cheongsam a.k.a Qipao worn by females during Chinese New Year visits. At the most, Cheongsam tops or Mandarin collars on Western blouses are worn.
What's wrong with the Chinese traditional wear that we seem ashamed to celebrate it on festive occasions? What makes it so repulsive as contrasted with the Sari or the Baju Kurong? This is just a thought.
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