Ao Dai Parade connecting tourism and heritage in Hanoi

The program “Ao Dai connecting tourism and heritage” was organized to celebrate National Day September 2nd and took place from 5:30 to 8:45 on September 1st, starting from Thang Long Imperial Citadel. More than 100 people, including both men and women wearing traditional Ao Dai, participated in the parade.

The parade passed through the streets with many tourist attractions in Hanoi such as the Thang Long Imperial Citadel; Monument to Heroes and Martyrs; Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Square; National Assembly Building; Presidential Palace; North Gate; Hang Dau Water Tower; Long Bien Bridge; Quan Chuong Gate; Dong Xuan Market; Hanoi Flag Tower. The program attracted the participation of officials, civil servants of agencies and units in Hanoi, along with a large number of people in the capital, domestic and international friends.

The parade "Ao Dai connecting tourism and heritage of Hanoi in 2024" attracted the participation of many people and tourists. Photo: Hoai Nam

Sharing with the press, Deputy Director of the Department of Tourism Tran Trung Hieu said that the organization of the program aims to promote and introduce Hanoi tourist destinations and is also a new experience activity to attract a large number of domestic and international tourists to the capital Hanoi, thereby stimulating tourism.

The combination of cycling and wearing Ao Dai to explore typical cultural heritage sites in Hanoi has many profound meanings, contributing to connecting tourism and heritage in a unique and effective way. Thereby honoring traditional and modern beauty; Connecting tourists with heritage; Encouraging sustainable tourism by protecting the environment and preserving heritage.

“Through this activity, the capital's tourism industry creates beautiful images of Hanoi, while promoting community spirit and raising awareness of heritage protection,” Mr. Hieu emphasized.

This is also a new experience activity that attracts a large number of domestic and international tourists to the capital Hanoi; exploiting and honoring the traditional Ao Dai of the Vietnamese people associated with heritage and tourism to preserve and develop traditional cultural values ​​of the nation; creating opportunities to promote and introduce Hanoi tourist destinations. At the same time, it is the opening activity for a series of events within the framework of the program "Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2024" connecting Ao Dai with heritage and tourist destinations of Hanoi.

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/dieu-hanh-ao-dai-ket-noi-du-lich-va-di-san-tai-ha-noi-post310231.html