A model presents a costume designed by Chu Yan at a fashion show in Mauritius, April 4, 2017. [Photo/Chinaculture.org]

The fashion show featured both Chu's works and new works from students of design schools. Compared to Chu's costumes, the designs from the students were more avant-garde.

About 200 government officials, designers, scholars and filmmakers attended the event.

Chu said the inclusiveness of the traditional Chinese cultural spirit echoes the diversified culture in Mauritius.