Ho Chi Minh City promotes traditional ao dai
(VOVWORLD) - An event themed “The inspirational Ao dai” took place on Wednesday night in Ho Chi Minh City as part of the 6th Ao dai festival co-hosted by the city’s Department of Tourism and the Vietnam Women’s Union.
Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 H’Hen Nie donated her white long dress to the Ao Dai Museum (Photo: Laodong.vn) |
Visitors learned about the history of the ao dai, Vietnam's traditional long dress worn in the 18th century. A variety of modern ao dai was also featured. The event included a talk about the ao dai’s future.
To Thi Quynh Hoa of District 5 said: “We need to teach future generations the importance of the ao dai.”