superchunk on 01 May 2018
I understand when its a halloween costume because that is just making fun or when some asshat wears Native American headdresses and bikinis to an outdoor concert. However, when someone wears a traditional outfit to a formal event, etc, that is more of a sign of respect.
If you read through the many replies, she gets a whole lot of support from those identifying themselves as Chinese.
This reminds me when a young pre-teen girl wanted a... I think it was Japanese birthday party because she loves the culture and imagery. Then someone took all offense to the picture she or her mom shared. Same BS.
We should be empowered to celebrate the many amazing cultural histories we have through this type celebration.
