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QiPao Culture Museum

华裳载道 · 旗韵流芳

The story of the qipao is the story of Chinese women’s pursuit of beauty and freedom, and of a society stepping from tradition into the modern age.

For more than a decade, Qifengtang has shared that story across the San Francisco Bay Area through exhibitions, workshops, lectures and the annual Qipao Culture Month.

海外旗袍文化纪念馆

Overseas Qipao Culture Museum

A bridge between Eastern aesthetics and the world. Our museum and culture center in Hayward is a place to experience, learn and take home the beauty of qipao culture.

Heritage · Exhibition · Experience · Connection

Founder & Curator: Sunny Shen 沈籽苏

Embroidered dragon robe on display at the Overseas Qipao Culture Museum

What you can experience

Experience, learn & take home

Heritage Handcraft

Learn intangible-heritage crafts such as pankou knot buttons, velvet flowers and sachets, and feel the care passed down through generations of makers.

Couture Qipao & Customization

Made-to-measure qipao and traditional Chinese attire that carry the refinement of Eastern aesthetics.

Qipao Photography

Professional photography that captures an elegant moment and a lasting memory.

Tea Culture Gatherings

Savor tea together and discover the calm and wisdom of Chinese tea culture.

Lectures & Exhibitions

Exhibitions and themed talks that explore the history and culture of the qipao.

Art Exhibitions

Rare qipao collections shown alongside contemporary art.

The exhibition hall at the Overseas Qipao Culture Museum
Sunny Shen leading a guided tour of the museum
Embroidered qipao on display
Models on the runway at a Qifengtang show

Every April

San Francisco International Qipao Culture Month

Founded by Sunny Shen, the Culture Month brings the Bay Area together each spring, centered on Qipao Day, April 14.