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Jul 22, 2016 / 10:45

Hanoi Ao Dai Festival 2016 to kick off in October

Ao Dai Festival 2016 is scheduled to take place at Hanoi`s Thang Long - Hanoi Preservation Centre from October 14-16, according to the recently- issued plan of the municipal People’s Committee.

Under the plan of Hanoi People’s Committee, the Ao Dai Festival 2016 will be held at the Thang Long-Hanoi Preservation Centre from October 14 to 16.
The cultural activity aims to preserve and promote Vietnam’s traditional values as well as the beauty and grace of the Ao dai (traditional Vietnamese costume for women), which has become a symbol of feminine beauty in Vietnam.
Themed Tinh Hoa Ao Dai Vietnam (The Quintessence of Vietnam’s Ao Dai), this year's festival will attract the participation of many fashion designers and artists as well as Hanoi lovers.

 
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The event is also expected to introduce the cultural heritage of the country’s 1,000-year-old capital to both domestic visitors and international friends via its platform and various activities.
The festival wil be a good chance for fashion and tourism enterprises to exchange experiences and extend their collaboration with both domestic and foreign counterparts.
In addition, visitors can enjoy Hanoi’s special cuisines and have their own ao dai tailored at the event.
The highlight of the three-day event will be decorations of lights made of conical hats, set up both inside and outside the festival venue, creating a lively and intimate atmosphere for the visitors.
Within the framework of the festival, a space will be specifically dedicated to displaying images and documents about the history of Ao dai.
Collections of unique Ao dai of the past and present, along with the materials and ancient looms to tailor Ao dai will also be exhibited during the festival.