Ho Chi Minh City "ao dai" festival kicks off
(VOVWORLD) - The 8th Ho Chi Minh City "Ao dai" (traditional long dress) Festival kicked off on Saturday with the display of more than 300 "ao dai" models from 15 outstanding collections by renowned local designers.
 Vietnamese designers introduce 600 ao dais at the opening ceremony of the festival on March 5, 2022. |
Phan Thi Thang, Vice Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, said the festival is of special significance as it takes place at the time when Vietnam and HCM City in particular are flexibly adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic and gradually restoring socio-economic activities.
The event is a vivid testament to the city’s internal strength and affirms the reinvigoration of the tourism sector, she said.
A wide range of cultural activities within the framework of the festival including an "ao dai" parade themed “Aspiration for Peace” with the participation of more than 2,000 people, art performances, an "ao dai" exhibition and an "ao dai" design competition, among others.
Local authorities are also encouraging people working in district administration units, government agencies, schools and universities throughout the city to wear "ao dai" during March.