Beijing rehearsals are over, and we're getting ready to go back. I want to talk about the significance of choosing to wear a Mianfu skirt to participate in the "6th Global Spring Festival Cultural Gala."

1. The most intuitive and recognizable symbol of Chinese traditional culture
The Mianfu skirt is the most representative Hanfu style since the Ming Dynasty. It has been increasingly recognized worldwide as an iconic image of "Chinese traditional dress." 2026 is the Year of the Horse (Bingwu Year), and the theme of the gala revolves around "Galloping Horses in Spring, Blessings Fill China, Success Comes with the Horse," and the name "Mianfu skirt" itself contains the character "horse," naturally resonating with the zodiac Year of the Horse, symbolizing good luck, galloping forward, and leading the way. Wearing it on stage is a perfect cultural symbol and allows global audiences to immediately associate it with the cultural imagery of "China · Hanfu · Year of the Horse."

2. The best choice to promote Hanfu culture on the international stage
This program is broadcast worldwide through China Media Group's Yangshipin, CCTV's official live streaming platforms, iQIYI, and other channels, serving as an important window to showcase Chinese Spring Festival culture to the world. As an invited guest and Spring Festival cultural ambassador, I hope to represent China with the purest and most elegant approach.

3. Deeply aligned with the program's spirit and meaning
The "horse face" part of the Mianfu skirt is flat and dignified, with full and flowing pleats on both sides, just like a proud horse with a raised head and vigorous stride; the grandeur and vitality of the skirt when it sways symbolize the spirited drive of the Year of the Horse—"horses galloping like flying swallows, unstoppable momentum." Wearing it is like carrying the blessing of "success comes at once," seamlessly connecting with the theme of "Welcoming the Year of the Horse" and conveying good wishes for national peace, prosperity, and happiness in the new year.

4. Personal feelings and cultural identity
As a Chinese participating in such a global Spring Festival cultural event, I want to wear attire that best represents my cultural roots. The Mianfu skirt is more than just clothing; it carries hundreds of years of historical memory, feminine elegance, and national confidence. Choosing it is my love and respect for China's excellent traditional culture, and I hope that through this international platform, more overseas Chinese and foreign friends can feel the charm of Hanfu, fall in love with it, and pass down this cultural treasure that belongs to us.

In summary, the Mianfu skirt is my "cultural business card" for this global New Year’s Gala in the Year of the Horse—timely, grand, and profound. I hope it brings the good luck of "success comes at once" and helps us welcome the spring breeze and blessings of 2026 together! 🐎✨