An exhibition is taking place at the General Science Library featuring 30 ‘ao dai’ (Vietnamese traditional long dress) with images on them drawn by disabled children from Da Nang.

Contestants at the drawing contest (Photo: thuvien.danang.gov.vn)

The designs were selected from a recent drawing contest on ‘ao dai’ for local disabled children.  The ‘Raising Wings for Future Dreams’ contest had been jointly organised by the Library and the city’s Phuong Nguyen Silk company. 

Some of the ‘ao dai’ exhibits (Photo: thuvien.danang.gov.vn)

The intention was to convey the message that the whole of society should create even more favourable conditions for disabled children, and encourage them to strongly express their desire for equality.  In addition, it aimed to help the children overcome their physical or mental health difficulties and confidently integrate into the community.

The exhibition is open until 21 April.