vstars Chapter 119 International Cultural Costume Design Competition (4)
Chapter 119 International Cultural Costume Design Competition (4)
As soon as the old man finished speaking, the audience in the stadium began to whisper among themselves.
The old man glanced at the venue and saw that there were many foreigners both on and off the stage.
He explained it in detail.
"Foreign friends, you may not know what shrouds are. Although the word literally means 'longevity' in Chinese, in China, only the clothes worn after death are called shrouds."
After the foreigners present understood, they looked at each other and frowned.
The unique patterns used on museum burial garments have been used on wedding dresses?
Even if you're not Chinese, you'll still feel uncomfortable knowing this.
How is this any different from cursing someone?
Moreover, don't the cultures of ancient civilizations like China all have a touch of divinity?
In fact, there are quite a few idealists among foreigners.
Therefore, the thought that the pattern on that kimono was a pattern exclusive to funeral garments sent chills down many people's spines.
On stage, Li Gang's expression shifted from brief surprise to anger.
Instead of directly questioning the elderly man, he questioned the overseas Chinese representative of the organizers.
"Mr. Xu, what is this old man from who-knows-where saying? I clearly used a traditional pattern from Japan, but he insists that it is an unlucky pattern from China. I have to suspect that some designers lost and are unwilling to accept it, so they are trying to slander me."
Mr. Xu, an overseas Chinese, also had some doubts.
Although he also felt that using patterns from funeral garments on wedding attire was unlucky, he didn't think it was important and could be modified later.
He just felt that it was all a bit of a coincidence.
Even if the patterns used on the kimono are the same as those on ancient Chinese funeral garments, who could notice such a detail in such a short time and make the connection?
The overseas Chinese believe that this must have been done deliberately.
This overseas Chinese had not yet seen the live television broadcast, so he was unaware that the elderly man had solid evidence.
In his view, anyone who disagrees with the ranking can hire someone to cause trouble.
After analyzing the situation in his mind, the overseas Chinese made a decision immediately.
"Sir, I respect you and address you as 'sir,' but please don't act superior because of your age and claim all cultures as Chinese. My ancestors were also Chinese. I believe that respect and tolerance are essential to showcasing the magnanimity of China, a land of etiquette."
These words from the overseas Chinese not only made the faces of the Chinese present darken, but even Shen Wancheng, who was usually calm, felt suffocated.
Shen Wancheng quickly walked to the side of the stage where the sound equipment was placed, and had Kela snatch a microphone directly from the staff member who was setting up the equipment.
"Your words are laughable. It is true that China is a land of etiquette, but our respect and inclusiveness are for the world's culture and for overseas friends who extend goodwill to us, not for thieves who plagiarize and encroach on our Chinese culture."
“You’re not even Chinese anymore, you have no right to mention China! You’ve smeared all our overseas compatriots.”
"Well said!"
As soon as Shen Wancheng finished speaking, some people in the audience applauded and cheered.
The overseas Chinese on stage gave a signal to the staff below the stage, indicating that bodyguards should come in and pull Shen Wancheng and the old man who was speaking away.
However, both Shen Wancheng and the old man were prepared and had bodyguards in black protecting them.
The old man continued.
"I'm over seventy years old, and this is the first time I've heard someone say that I'm taking advantage of my age. That's quite strange."
This competition is backed by high-end luxury brands, so the audience members who can enter are actually social elites and wives and daughters of wealthy families in Hong Kong.
Finally, someone recognized the old man.
The person who recognized him shouted.
"This is Professor Zhou from Hong Kong Island University! Professor Zhou taught at Harvard University in the United States for ten years!"
This sound surprised not only those present, but also Shen Wancheng, the instigator of the current situation.
After Shen Wancheng discovered the problem with the pattern on the kimono, she called Gu Jinxing and asked him to arrange for a history professor to come over.
Shen Wancheng never expected that Gu Jinxing would find a professor with such a prestigious background.
While everyone was still in surprise, Professor Zhou had already walked to the front of the stage, but he did not go on stage.
He simply stood by the side of the runway, while his assistant held up photos for the audience to see.
The photo was printed on 4K paper, and the image on it was clearly visible—it was the burial garment that appeared in the National Palace Museum in Taiwan during the live television broadcast.
Professor Zhou explained.
"The burial garment shown in the photo is an artifact unearthed from a tomb in Taiwan five years ago. The burial garment in the coffin has remained intact for a thousand years. You can compare the patterns on the burial garment with the patterns on the kimono worn by the first-place winner of this competition. Aren't they exactly the same?"
"Clap clap clap!"
Liang Muchao appeared beside Shen Wancheng at some point, clapped a few times, and then took the microphone from Shen Wancheng's hand.
"This is a perfect copy and paste."
"Japan really can't stand to see the good things from China. They'll even try to claim them as their own, no wonder they're so despicable."
Li Gang represented Japan in the competition. He came from Japan and was always accompanied by Japanese bodyguards.
This time, even Li Gang's boss from Japan came along.
The boss was so happy that he was almost delirious because Li Gang won first place in the competition.
Now, however, someone is "going all out" on him so intimately.
He was so angry that he shouted loudly.
"Baka! Is this how you Chinese treat your guests?"
Liang Muchao mimicked the way this little guy acted, tilting his chin up and speaking in his broken Cantonese.
"Are you guests? I don't have the habit of treating petty thieves and scoundrels as guests."
Xiao Rizi pointed at Liang Muchao with trembling fingers and mumbled a bunch of Japanese.
Not to mention Liang Muchao, even Shen Wancheng, who speaks Japanese, couldn't understand it.
However, Liang Muchao didn't care.
Liang Muchao winked at the overseas Chinese representative on stage who was staring at him in shock.
The overseas Chinese was truly dumbfounded.
Didn't this person just find him, transfer him five million, and want him to be the one who wins the kimono competition?
Why is this person's life now aligned with that of someone who wears a kimono?
As the overseas Chinese thought about these things, their eyelids twitched uncontrollably, and a bad premonition rose sharply.
This overseas Chinese just wanted to end this farce as soon as possible.
That concludes today's match. Thank you for watching.
"That's it, let's call it a day."
As soon as the overseas Chinese finished speaking, he looked at the lighting technician in the corner of the venue and ordered him to turn off the lights and disperse.
But how could Shen Wancheng and the others possibly do as he wished?
Shen Wancheng had already arranged for people to keep watch over the lighting technicians and stage equipment staff, preventing them from turning off the lights or stopping the equipment.
Liang Muchao shouted loudly.
"Wait, I'm also a participant in this competition. I haven't finished speaking yet, how can the competition end?"
"The best part is always at the end, everyone stay here, no one can leave!"