A few things that I doubt have much to do with past Manchu dynasties and their fashion subjugation:

• Fireworks at 6am, 8am and 10am – with repeat performances all afternoon and evening.
• Massive banners, large bright red inflatable archways, inflatable characters
• Rows of shops with speakers blaring a cacophony of the latest Canto-pop
• Beautiful natural settings littered with cartoon animal-like sculptures (to add to the happiness).
• Ankle-hose and running shoes
• Massive golden eagles in foyers

I could go on, but I think you get the point. Don’t blame the barbarians.

Since the nomadic Manchus conquered and overthrew the Ming Dynasty in 1644 , the clothing of Han Chinese was forcibly changed and traditional aesthetics gradually evolved to gaudy and baroque. The official costumes today are mostly a continuation of Manchu influences and styles, while the beautiful aesthetics of 300 years ago and beyond are no longer part of the mainstream. Only through
historical TV/movie epics (Han Wudi, Red Cliff, etc.)can one get a taste of lost traditional culture and beauty, or in Nara or Kyoto Japan where ancient Chinese aesthetics is preserved.

WalMart = 是妓院精神病患者 公司

Translation…

WalMart is the whorehouse psychopath company.

Perhaps this is already a cliche over there and the software word censor will just blink. The WalMart team no doubt will be in either blood red or the traditional blue and yellow slave gear.