Hundreds parade in Ha Noi to show off beauty of "Ao Dai"
More than 500 women and girls in Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) joined a parade in Ha Noi, showing off the beauty of the most elegant and graceful dress of Vietnamese women.
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| More than 500 women and girls in Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) join the parade in Ha Noi. (Photo: VNA) |
The event, held by the Ha Noi Women’s Union (HWU), was part of efforts to seek the national intangible cultural heritage status and even a global title for the traditional dress.
HWU President Le Kim Anh said the festival was one of the Ao Dai-related activities taking place nationwide, under the instruction of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Viet Nam Women’s Union Central Committee.
Ao Dai has established itself as a cultural symbol connected with the image of Vietnamese women. The dress has seen significant changes throughout the years but its traditional characteristics have still been preserved, contributing to enhancing the charming beauty of Vietnamese women.
The word “Ao Dai” has been included in the Oxford dictionary that explains Ao Dai is a Vietnamese woman’s long-sleeved tunic with ankle-length panels at front and back, worn over trousers.
In the mind of Vietnamese people and the eyes of international friends, Ao Dai is a symbol of Vietnamese culture and quintessence.
The dress is worn on various occasions, from family gatherings to diplomatic events, art performances, festivals, especially the traditional Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, fashion shows and beauty contests, both at home and abroad.
Unlike traditional dresses of many other countries worldwide, it is not complicated to put on the Ao Dai. While it is simple to wear, the dress highlights the beauty of women. Ao Dai, therefore, has become a popular attire of Vietnamese women.