Do you know that cheongsam or qipao was not originally Chinese, but introduced by the Manchu during Qing Dynasty and they implemented laws that required the populace to adopt Manchu clothing and hairstyles?

Be it manchu or han, it now embodies the identity of being Chinese ethnic, thus is widely worn during Chinese New Year and other celebrations. There is something about wearing cheongsam that makes me feel feminine and elegant. I like that it requires simple hairdo and minimal make-up to look done.