Chinese famous fitness blogger Will Liu (刘耕宏）and his wife were broadcasting outside a Qatar World Cup stadium when Chinese female netizens noticed an African man wearing a school uniform from their high school, Qingzhou Erzhong in Weifang.
This news aroused curiosity among Chinese netizens: how did their high school uniforms end up on an African person?
How Did Chinese School Uniform Come To African Boys?
Chinese used clothes end up in Africa is because the waste material recycling industry.
Somehow these uniforms look fashionable on them.
A Process For The Circulation Of Old Clothes To Africa:
- The customer makes an appointment for the recycling personnel to come to the door.
- The recycling personnel collect the old clothes and sell them to the sorting center. t
- The sorting center cleaned, sorted and packed. Then sent to coastal areas to be boxed.
- Eventually the old clothes are exported abroad.
Me personally made appointment twice in Shanghai for recycling personnel to come to my door to pick up my old clothes.
It was super convenient but I had no clues where my old clothes would end up.
What Does Chinese School Uniform Look Like?
Chinese school uniforms vary by school and region, but typically consist of a white shirt and dark trousers for boys, and a white blouse and dark skirt for girls.
Chinese school uniforms often also include a jacket or blazer with the school’s emblem, and sometimes a red scarf.
Why Do They Have To Wear A Red Scarf?
All over China, children can be seen wearing red scarves, a symbol of their membership in the Young Pioneers, a Communist Party organization for those between the ages of 6 and 14.
The red color of the scarves is a reminder of the blood spilled by those who gave their lives for the Revolution.
When Do Chinese Start Wearing School Uniforms?
Most Chinese schools require students to wear uniforms starting from primary school (ages 6-12).
Some schools may start earlier, such as kindergartens.
Why Do Chinese Students Wear Uniforms?
Chinese students wear school uniforms for a variety of reasons:
Firstly, it helps to create a sense of equality among students, regardless of their economic background.
Secondly, it promotes school pride and unity among students, as they are all dressed in the same way.
Lastly, it sets a high standard for students to uphold, as they are expected to treat their uniforms with respect and keep them clean.
Some Chinese schools even introduce chip-embedded uniforms to track students entering or exiting campus.
Chinese students are not only forced to wear school uniforms by school, they are also forced to learn musical instrument by their parents at home.
What’s the popular one to learn? In my high school, it is Er hu.
Why Doesn’t China Have Pretty School Uniforms Like Korea/Japan?
- Chinese educators and parents believe that if the school uniform is too attractive, it will distract students’ attention, making them too concerned with their own dressing and neglecting their studies.
- To avoid things like school romance among teenagers, more Chinese parents hope that the school uniform pays more attention to comfort and looseness, so that students can quickly dress up and do more important things, without spending too much time and mental energy on their daily outfit.
Does School Uniform Really Prevent Any Puppy Love From Happening?
Not really, Chinese students can get really creative with their boring school uniforms and turn them into fashionable pieces which make certain individuals stand out more.
How Do They Decorate Their School Uniforms?
- Adding patches, pins, and jewelry.
- Drawing something funny or get the signature from all their classmates.
- Rolling up their pants or wearing different colored socks.
- Layering their uniform, such as wearing a vest over their blouse or a cardigan over their shirt.
- Accessorizing their uniform with a new pair of fancy sports shoes with colorful shoe laces.
Final Words:
If you are curious how school uniforms look like in other Asian countries, here is the video for you 👀
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Frequently Asked Questions:FAQ
Yes, schools in China has a uniform. Chinese schools require students to wear uniforms starting from primary school (ages 6-12). Some schools may start earlier, such as kindergartens.
Chinese school uniforms look like track suits for two reasons.
First, Chinese educators and parents believe that if the school uniform is too attractive, it will distract students’ attention, making them too concerned with their own dressing and neglecting their studies.
Second, to avoid things like school romance among teenagers, more Chinese parents hope that the school uniform pays more attention to comfort and looseness, so that students can quickly dress up and do more important things, without spending too much time and mental energy on their daily outfit.
The Chinese school uniforms are super comfortable to compare with korean ones.
For international schools in China, the uniform cost is between 1000-2500yuan.
For public schools, the cost is between 200-500yuan.
Well done! This article provides a fresh perspective on the topic. Thanks for sharing your expertise.