Olympics - White Presentation Dresses?

Question

I'm curious and wondering if anyone else knows

During the olympics when a gold/silver/bronze medal is given out to winners, there are often the chinese women who hold the medals on a presentation tray and they wear the most adorbale white dresses i've ever seen. does anyone know the cultural significance to these dresses, or maybe where i can find some more information about them?

thanks!

Answer 1

does anyone know where to get these white dresses? my wife saw these and thought they were gorgeous! any help?

Answer 2

i have been wondering the same thing!! i love them they are so pretty!

i did find this info

Beijing Olympic Chinese athlete award dress was produced in Xuyu,Jiangsu.The manufacturer is called Jiangsu Xuyu Tianyuan Garment Co.,ltd.It is a partner of Adidas.The garments were produced in secret. On July29,the garment have been prepared and delivered to Beijng Olympic Committee.

this site had good info to http://wodebj.com/?p=578

Answer 3

Hello I am Chinese and what those ladies wear is cheongsam. Its a kind of traditional dress in China and can fully present Chinese ladies' elegance. Actually cheongsams of varied colours are showed by those ladies. Hope it can help...