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Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival unveils 10-day cultural extravaganza

Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival unveils 10-day cultural extravaganza

Friday, March 08, 2024, 09:45 GMT+7
Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival unveils 10-day cultural extravaganza
Artists perform during the opening night of the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival, March 7, 2024. Photo: Thanh Hiep / Tuoi Tre

The 2024 Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival commenced on Thursday evening at Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in District 1 and will feature a wide array of activities and contests throughout its 10-day run.

On its opening night, models, artists, and participants showcased 15 new collections of ‘ao dai’ – Vietnam’s traditional long gown – which had been produced by renowned designers.

They strutted down the catwalk to a song specially composed for the event.

In addition, beauty queens donned national costume designs that had previously been introduced at international beauty competitions. 

Miss Universe Vietnam 2022 Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau showcases a new ‘ao dai’ design during the opening night of the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival, March 7, 2024. Photo: Thanh Hiep / Tuoi Tre

Miss Universe Vietnam 2022 Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau showcases a new ‘ao dai’ design during the opening night of the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival, March 7, 2024. Photo: Thanh Hiep / Tuoi Tre

At the event, the Vietnam Records Organization, known as VietKings, officially recognized the occasion by awarding it the title of 'The Longest-Running Ao Dai Festival in Vietnam.'

This prestigious acknowledgment was conferred in celebration of the event's remarkable 10th anniversary.

During his opening speech, Nguyen Van Dung, deputy chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, emphasized that the festival has become a pervasive theme in numerous events nationwide, serving as a cultural bridge between Vietnam and the world.

The Vietnam Records Organization grants the record of ‘The most continuously held Ao Dai Festival in Vietnam’ to the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival during the opening night, March 7, 2024. Photo: Thanh Hiep / Tuoi Tre

The Vietnam Records Organization grants the record of 'The Longest-Running Ao Dai Festival in Vietnam' to the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival during the opening night on March 7, 2024. Photo: Thanh Hiep / Tuoi Tre

Dung suggested that the city continue to promote the event.

The 2024 Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival will conclude on March 17.

Consuls general from various countries and their spouses don new ‘ao dai’ designs during the opening night of the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival, March 7, 2024. Photo: Thanh Hiep / Tuoi Tre

Consuls general from various countries and their spouses don new ‘ao dai’ designs during the opening night of the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival, March 7, 2024. Photo: Thanh Hiep / Tuoi Tre

A model showcases a new ‘ao dai’ design during the opening night of the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival, March 7, 2024. Photo: Thanh Hiep / Tuoi Tre

A model showcases a new ‘ao dai’ design during the opening night of the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival, March 7, 2024. Photo: Thanh Hiep / Tuoi Tre

Singer Nguyen Phi Hung (L) and TV presenter Quynh Hoa showcase new ‘ao dai’ designs during the opening night of the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival, March 7, 2024. Photo: Thanh Hiep / Tuoi Tre

Singer Nguyen Phi Hung (L) and TV presenter Quynh Hoa showcase new ‘ao dai’ designs during the opening night of the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival, March 7, 2024. Photo: Thanh Hiep / Tuoi Tre

Chairman Phan Van Mai (L) of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee poses for a photo with the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival ambassadors during the opening night, March 7, 2024. Photo: Thanh Hiep / Tuoi Tre

Chairman Phan Van Mai (L) of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee poses for a photo with the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival ambassadors during the opening night, March 7, 2024. Photo: Thanh Hiep / Tuoi Tre

Chairman Phan Van Mai (R, 3rd) of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee presents gratitude flowers to the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival ambassadors during the opening night, March 7, 2024. Photo: Thanh Hiep / Tuoi Tre

Chairman Phan Van Mai (R, 3rd) of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee presents gratitude flowers to the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival ambassadors during the opening night, March 7, 2024. Photo: Thanh Hiep / Tuoi Tre

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