Being a nudist, or naturalists as some call them in China does carry its fair share risks - not just socially but culturally too. While outdoor nudity is against no particular laws per se’, it’s Confucianism which frowns on such displays for Kongzi's ideals of propriety and shame – an opinion held by many cultural enthusiasts who believe that being au nature can be a spiritually liberating experience: “I don’t think anyone should feel awkward about their body - isn't 'lu? t?' (裨) all right?” points out Jian, a Beijing resident.
For those seeking to explore the spiritual side of naturism – or just looking for an excuse from restrictive societal norms like propriety and shame there are some select areas where it is both accepted by peers as well as partaken in without fear - namely Dongbei (northern China), which holds many historical landmarks: “I think nudity can be a great way to express oneself, take off the shackles of society – we’re all just flesh anyway aren’t we?” Wang Wei concludes.
The term for nudists isn't actually 'nud', but rather ‘lu? t?’ (裨) - in some areas like Dong Bei it’s even encouraged as a means of expressing one's individuality: “When you take off your clothes and start to feel the elements, its almost indescribable – this is what I mean by lu? t?” says Jian.
As naturists congregate around these regions where 'lu?' isn’t strictly outlawed - albeit still in relative seclusion as compared with other cultural displays like sports events: “The most important thing here’s to be aware of your own ‘body’ – whether you’re wearing it or not, but I think that the term itself is quite applicable” Jian reflects.
If one were asked about their thoughts on naturism - Dongbei wouldn’t come up short either as there are copious amounts people who believe such displays should have no bearing upon an individual’s life: “Naturists simply see themselves – isn't ‘lu? t?’ just another way of being?” Wang Wei asks.
In the context of nudging peers to accept naturism, Jian has a thought - "as we live in this day and age where everyone is so uptight about body image its as if 'nudity' will become one’s persona – our skins simply an extension." “I think that when I am looking at my own skin then aren't others going to be doing the same?” Jian ponders.
In a society like China's, where naturism is less common than it might seem - having people from various backgrounds come together and embrace 'lu? t?' may just signal an evolution in cultural thought: “It’s about being human – I don’t think anyone will feel shunned upon seeing what they do not wear” Jian reflects.
As we wrap up this article, the term for naturism isn't actually ‘nud’ but rather lu? t?, which slides off the tongue and summons images of arty nudes (NSFW), evoking liberated naturalists frolicking on beaches - a concept that has been making waves in China's balustraded societal confines.
And finally, Jian wraps up: “The key here is to be unashamed – I think naturism’s beauty lies not just within but the fact we’re able; and this is where 'lu? t?' becomes important.”
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