More than 600 Ao Dai designs take stage in Hanoi
Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (The Temple of Literature) in Hanoi last week has became the "stage" for 15 designers to introduce more than 600 Ao Dai, Vietnam's traditional long dress, designs.
 |
| An Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress) performance event named “Ao Dai Cua Chung Ta” (Our Ao Dai) was held in Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (The Temple of Literature) in Hanoi, on April 9. |
 |
| The event, co-organised by the Thang Long Institute for Cultural Research (TICR) and Tinh hoa Dat Viet Magazine. |
 |
| The area in front of Khue Van Cac (the pavilion of the constellation of literature) in Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam became the "stage" for 15 designers to introduce more than 600 Ao Dai designs. |
 |
| Among designers, there are famous designers such as: Minh Hanh, Ngoc Han, Lan Huong, Chu La, and Trinh Bich Thuy. |
 |
| The event also features the participations of more than 400 models, actors, guests, especially Lady of ambassadors of Italy, India, and Laos. |
 |
| Not only do they honour the national cultural beauty, the designs also display cultural exchanges with other countries when exploiting motifs from the traditional cultural beauty of many countries from around the world, such as the imperial motifs and patterns of India and Thailand; subtle lines of Japanese culture and architecture; modernity of American culture; or the romantic features of Italian and French culture. |
 |
| The designs show the adaptability of Vietnamese Ao Dai in coordination with cultural elements of both Asia and Europe. |
 |
| The event "Ao Dai Cua Chung Ta" contributes to the continued promotion of community awareness and responsibility in preserving and protecting traditional Ao Dai, and honouring and promoting Vietnamese traditional costumes; at the same time, promoting cultural exchange between Vietnam and other countries around the world. |
 |
| Traditional Ao Dai is an important cultural heritage associated with the beauty of Vietnamese women. In recent years, many cultural researchers have made efforts to help the Ao Dai gain recognition as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, aiming to propose that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) register the dress as a World Intangible Cultural Heritage. |
 |
| Women can wear Ao Dai anywhere, for office wear, school uniforms, outerwear, or formal wear at home. The wearing of this dress is not frivolous or sophisticated, things are simple to wear: wear with silk pants or soft cloth, at the foot of comedy, clogs, or whatever shoes are. |
 | Vietnamese Ao Dai's fascinating beauty impresses Russian photographer Vera Mazhirina, a Russian journalist and photographer, was greatly impressed by Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional dress), which brings out the elegance and strength of Vietnamese ... |
 | Foreign woman loves Ao Dai, brings Vietnamese silk products to the world In spite of being born and raised in Europe, Liisi has a special passion for Ao Dai (Vietnamese female traditional dress) and Vietnamese silk products. |
 | VUFO President Nguyen Phuong Nga: Ao Dai deserves an intangible cultural heritage of humankind worldwide The Vietnamese Women's Museum held a ceremony themed “Ký ức và di sản” (Memories and Heritages) to receive pictures, documents, and exhibits from 23 individuals ... |
Related Stories
Viet's Home
Vietnam-Sweden Children's Film Week Opens in Hanoi
On June 1, 2026, the Vietnam Film Institute, in collaboration with the Swedish Embassy in Vietnam, organized the opening ceremony of the Vietnam-Sweden Children's Film Week at Ngoc Khanh Cinema (Vietnam Film Institute).
June 05, 2026 | 10:44
Viet's Home
Exciting Thai Culture Festival Opens in Hanoi
From March 27 to 29, the "Thai Rhythm Festival in Hanoi 2026" took place at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, centered on the theme “Creative Life – Creative Rhythm”. This free, open-to-public event was organized by the Royal Thai Embassy in Hanoi.
March 30, 2026 | 10:43
Friendship
Focus on Training Officials to Boost Hanoi People-to-people Diplomacy
This was the direction given by Phan Anh Son, Party Committee Secretary and President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, at the conference on the implementation of people-to-people diplomacy tasks for 2026, held by the Ha Noi Union of Friendship Organizations on December 25.
December 27, 2025 | 16:19
National
Hanoi Seeks Japan’s Experience to Support Its Long-Term Development Vision
On December 17, as part of activities to strengthen Vietnam-Japan relations, Hanoi Party Secretary Nguyen Duy Ngoc received a delegation from the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam, led by Japanese Ambassador to Hanoi Ito Naoki, to exchange views on strategic cooperation orientations in the new phase and to share experience in long-term development.
December 19, 2025 | 15:12
Recommended
Handbook
Free Film Week for International Children's Day Held Nationwide
A free film week celebrating International Children's Day 2026 is being held nationwide from May 31 to June 7, featuring a wide range of animated and live-action films for young audiences.
June 02, 2026 | 10:12
Handbook
Children Under 6 to Receive Annual Health Checkups
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has issued new “Guidelines on Professional Content for Periodic Health Checkups for Children Under 6 Years Old,” stipulating that children in this age group will receive health examinations at least once a year across multiple medical specialties to help detect physical, mental, and developmental issues early.
May 28, 2026 | 09:48
Handbook
Copyright and Cultural Industries: “Soft Key” for Vietnam to Reach the World
Amid the rapid development of the creative economy and digital transformation, cultural industries are increasingly being recognized as a new growth driver for Vietnam. However, for cultural products to truly become economic assets, expand markets, and enhance national competitiveness, copyright and related rights are emerging as a foundational “pillar of support.”
May 25, 2026 | 11:05
Handbook
Australia Allocates AUD 98.3 Million in ODA for Vietnam
According to information from the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, the Australian Government has reaffirmed its strong and long-term commitment to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam through increased official development assistance (ODA).
May 18, 2026 | 09:49
Popular article
Handbook
Promoting Implementation of Ethnic Affairs Strategy Through 2030, with Vision to 2045
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has signed Directive No. 19/CT-TTg dated May 12, 2026, issued by the Prime Minister on promoting the implementation of the Ethnic Affairs Strategy through 2030, with a vision to 2045.
May 14, 2026 | 14:54
Handbook
New Policies Open Path for Young Tech Science Talent
A series of new mechanisms and policies aimed at attracting and utilizing scientific and technological talent are being implemented simultaneously, ranging from recruitment into state agencies and incentives for experts and digital technology talent to direct investment in young research personnel. The move is considered a major shift in Vietnam’s approach to developing high-quality science and technology human resources.
May 13, 2026 | 09:55
Handbook
Concert to Celebrate 76th Anniversary of Vietnam - Poland Bilateral Ties
To commemorate the 76th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Poland (1950-2026), the Vietnam Classical Music Association, in collaboration with the Polish Embassy to Vietnam, organizes the special concert “The Flow of Music” at 8 PM on May 31st at the Ho Guom Theatre (Hanoi).
May 06, 2026 | 08:11
Handbook
Hanoi Train: Touches Memories, Continues Legacy of Pride
To commemorate the National Reunification Day on April 30 and International Labor Day on May 1, The Hanoi Train has launched a special reunion trip titled “Touching Memories, Continuing the Legacy of Pride,” running from April 27 to May 3.
May 01, 2026 | 14:13