The China Daily reports on the difficulties of designing costumes for next year’s Beijing Olympics.

Creating a look for the clothing worn for their hosting duties by combining a huge batch of traditions is not easy. A design contest for the public to submit ideas brought in a swodge of submissios which are still being judged.

While some favor an ancient Chinese robe with wide sleeves and a belt some suggest that Cheongsam dresses should be used for the victory ceremonies.

Others claim that this traditional female dress featuring slits on either side is popular among receptionists at Chinese hotels and restaurants, but is not appropriate for the Olympics.

To complicate the design process, the costumes must also reflect ‘national characteristics’ which is a mammoth task in a country with 56 ethnic groups.

Organizers will only make a final decision after gathering public opinion on the short-listed choices that were earlier selected from a national solicitation drive. Somebody has to make a decision and soon. There are a lot of costumes to be made.
Source: Media Bistro