The first China Qipao Culture Festival opened at the Shenyang Palace Museum in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 24, 2019. /VCG Photo

The cheongsam, also known as Qipao, is a type of traditional tight-fitting dress with distinctive Chinese features. /VCG Photo

At the opening ceremony, more than 1,200 models presented a show of different styles of Qipao with embroidery patterns, paintings, and ancient poetry. /VCG Photo

The eight-day festival presents forums, exhibitions, as well as Qipao culture-related activities. /VCG Photo