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Vietnamese Ao Dai can be seen on display through historical periods at events in the former Imperial City of Hue. (Source: Kinhtedothi.vn)
Through many periods of change, Ao Dai has constantly evolved but still retains its traditional features, contributing to the elegant and gentle beauty of Vietnamese women. (Source: VTV)
The modern Ao Dai is created with a variety of materials such as brocade, velvet, painted or embroidered motifs. (Source: aodaisago.com)
Beyond its value as a wardrobe staple, Ao Dai has a more important role, which is its cultural significance imbued with national identity, and as a symbol of Vietnamese women. Ao dai is an indispensable costume in all beauty contests. (Photo: sggp.org.vn)
The top 3 in Miss Vietnam 2020 wore white Ao Dai at the coronation. (Photo: phunuonline.com.vn)
Famous Vietnamese MCs wearing traditional Ao Dai at an event in the northern provovince of Quang Ninh. (Photo: VOV)
Wearing Ao Dai is becoming tradition for Vietnamese women, especially in big cities. Ao Dai has significantly appeared in people's lives. (Source: dantri.com.vn)
White Ao Dai is often chosen for yearbook photos shoots to capture unforgettable memories of school age. (Photo: Thuc Nguyen/ Rau Studio)
Vietnamese women choose Ao Dai for major events. (Photo: Duc Anh/ VOV5)
Ao dai has become popular even on weekdays...(Source: vinaculto.vn)
... as well as on Tet Holiday ... (Photo: Thuc Nguyen/Rau Studio)
... and especially on one of the most important events of a person's life, the Wedding Day. (Photo: Thuc Nguyen/ Rau Studio)

Ao Dai - the symbol of Vietnamese beauty

(VOVWORLD) - Ao Dai (traditional long dress) has been a cultural symbol associated with Vietnamese women since the olden days.