Under the Eastern Sun: a History of the Asian Conical Hat

Stereotypical hat of Asian people, this plant fiber, cone-shaped hat is often associated in Western countries with China. However, it has its origins in another country, Vietnam, from where it spread to neighboring nations. Thank you to my friend Natacha and her mother for help with the Cantonese at the beginning. Version française :    • A l'Est, toujours à l'Est: l'histoire du C...   The hat I wear in this video was kindly brought back to me from China by my friend Sarah Title sequence designed by Alexandre Mahler am.design@live.com This video was done for entertainment and educational purposes. No copyright infringement of any sort was intended.