Women fan dancing on the Bund overlooking the Pudong district in Shanghai, China (© Justin Guariglia/Getty Images)
【January 30 2013】In China, fan dancing is considered an expression of beauty and grace. It's also an excellent way to exercise in the morning. Although ancient civilizations in Egypt, Greece, and Asia had used hand fans, folding styles weren't introduced to Europeans until the 15th century. Portuguese traders traveling to China and Japan were the first to ship ornate East Asian fans back to Europe. Europeans loved the exotic designs, and a fan fad lasted well into the 20th century. Here on the Bund in Shanghai, the fans have never gone out of style. Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..