Airport staff members don stunning Song Dynasty-era costumes to welcome travelers to the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport for Spring Festival. ZHENG ERQI/CHINA DAILY

　　Seeing traditional Chinesehanfuin TV drama series or at scenic spots for snapshots may be a common sight, but not for travelers at the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport who were treated to the cultural display by airport workers who donned the attire during Spring Festival.

　　In the days leading up to and during the Spring Festival holiday, the busy airport in South China's Guangdong province hosted a series of activities and performances highlighting traditional Chinese culture, including lion dances and Cantonese opera.

　　Employees, including security personnel, wore Song-style traditional Chinesehanfuwhile serving passengers. Their attire adhered strictly to the clothing standards of the Song Dynasty (960-1279).

　　For instance, female security workers adorned pink peony hairpins in their hats, while male security personnel wore warrior outfits with armor.

　　Gu Ziqi, a 20-years-old college student from Nanjing, Jiangsu province, praised the events and festive atmosphere at the airport, highlighting the display of cultural pride.

　　"These events gave passengers an immersive experience of traditional culture, helping people dispel the estrangement from Chinese traditions and fostering closer connections with Chinese culture. People will better recognize traditional culture by seeing, experiencing, and understanding it through these interactive events," she said.

　　Wang Aoran, an 18-year-old from Shanghai, said he felthanfuhas attracted more public attention in recent years, reflecting growing interest in Chinese culture.