With the development of science and technology, ancient fans have been replaced by electric fans and air-conditioners. Nowadays, ancient fan are rarely seen, but they still exist.
On stages, fans are still indispensable and they are frequently used, especially in traditional operas. They help with artistic expression. Some folk dances use fans as props.
In cities, many stores sell fans, both cheap paper fans and expens handicrafts. Paper fans are for trips during the summer, while the handcrafts can be given as presents. With an abundance of culture, the fan has been part of Chinese people's lives since ancient times. But nowadays, fans, more often than not, are artifacts. As fans continue to be used to decorate people's homes, their value will continue to rise. As fans are used less often in people's daily lives, they become more desirable as collectors' items.
