RHS Garden Bridgewater
Normal garden entry applies
Normal garden admission applies
No booking is required for this free event
12noon - 3:30pm
Special Event
RHS Garden Bridgewater is delighted to once again hose the Streamside Qipao Show organised by The Greater Manchester Chinese Community. The qipao, the most recognized Chinese garment in the West, evolved from the Qing Dynasty's "flag girl's robe" and became popular in the 1940s and 50s after incorporating Western elements. It reflects the balance between traditional and modern Chinese femininity—reserved yet confident. Join us for a day celebrating this traditional outfit and learn more about the fashions, styles and culture of traditional Chinese dress, through conversations and workshops as well as watch groups from across the North compete. Alongside the competition and opportunity to learn more about traditional Chinese fashion there will be a Dragon dance through the garden to open the event.
The RHS is the UK’s gardening charity, helping people and plants to grow - nurturing a healthier, happier world, one person and one plant at a time.
