As International Women's Day approaches, a unique and memorable journey to appreciate the beauty of Jinan's old commercial port was organized on the morning of March 6. The 4th "My Best Photo with the Old Commercial Port" event, held in Shizhong District, brought together diverse female participants — from a lively 76-year-old community resident to energetic international students and hardworking female sanitation workers.

A highlight of this year's event was the traditional "zan hua" floral hair ornament experience. Dressed in elegant Hanfu attire, participants captured the charm of spring with stunning photographs. Strolling through the old commercial port felt like stepping into a time corridor. With landmarks such as Aixin Road and Jiaxin Alley gaining popularity, this historic area has become one of Jinan's top photo spots. Women in colorful Hanfu, adorned with vibrant floral crowns, roamed between the old buildings, blending the nostalgia of the past with the vibrancy of the present. Their graceful presence added a sense of vitality to the historical architecture, as if connecting with the century-old port across time and space.

The "zan hua" floral headpieces worn by the participants originate from Xunpu Village in Quanzhou, Fujian Province. This traditional art was listed as part of the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage in 2008.

"It feels refreshing to wear Hanfu. I feel closer to Chinese culture. The event itself is also very interesting. We’ll definitely visit again!" said Wang Jixiang and Wu Ying, two international students from Vietnam. Gently touching the peony blossoms near their temples, they created a striking contrast between the Gothic archways behind them and the intricate Su embroidery patterns on their clothing.

"This year, we specially incorporated intangible cultural heritage elements into the event to showcase the beauty of confidence through the experience of traditional culture for women of different ages and nationalities," said Wang Yan, Chairwoman of the Women’s Federation of Daguan Garden Subdistrict. She added that the event aimed to let foreign friends explore the charm of intangible cultural heritage, as well as the rich history and lasting memories of the old commercial port, on this special occasion of International Women's Day.

Source: Shizhong District Integrated Media Center, Jinan