11. Chinese Elements Around the World (Part Two)

Football fans must know that both the famous trumpet“vuvuzela”(呜呜祖拉)and the official ball“Jabulani”(普天同庆) in the 2010 FIFA World Cup(国际足联世界杯)were manufactured in China.What's more, the national flags waving in the streets, the wigs worn by fans and even the seats in venues were all made in China.

Kung Fu Panda is a 2008 American animated film which speaks well of Chinese heritage.Besides, quite a number of Hollywood blockbusters make good use of Chinese elements either by setting their scenes in China or by adapting traditional Chinese stories.Of course, the big market in China and the rich cultural resources are two of the most important reasons for this trend.

Fashion insiders must have noticed that a lot of world-famous brands integrate Chinese elements into their design.In the recent New York, Paris, and Milan fashion week, “China Chic”(中国风) exhibits Chinese style by using elements of paper-cuts, ink wash painting(水墨画), Peking opera make-up and Chinese architectural structure.

As Chinese elements are the carrier of Chinese culture, their popularity reveals the fact that more and more people have identified with Chinese culture and Chinese culture has become an indispensable part of human civilization.