Foreign tourists were amazed by the parade of ao dai and traditional costumes on Hoan Kiem Lake walking street.

Holding cameras and phones, waiting for the parade in traditional Vietnamese costumes to pass by, many foreign tourists present at Hoan Kiem Lake walking street this afternoon immersed themselves in the exciting festival atmosphere.

Young people dressed in traditional Vietnamese costumes participate in the parade on Hoan Kiem Lake walking street - Photo: NGUYEN HIEN

On the afternoon of November 15, 1,400 people paraded in ao dai and traditional costumes, attracting the attention of locals and tourists at Hoan Kiem Lake walking street, Hanoi. This was the closing event of the 2025 Hanoi Ao Dai Tourism Festival to honor the Vietnamese Ao Dai heritage.

Ao dai of all styles, from modern to ancient, and traditional costumes, appear on the Hoan Kiem Lake walking street, making it impossible for foreign tourists to take their eyes off.

The appearance of the parade made the whole street more bustling and crowded - Photo: NGUYEN HIEN

Juliana, a French tourist, was taking pictures with her phone while following the parade. This was her first time in Vietnam, and this interesting event helped her understand more about traditional Vietnamese costumes, especially the ao dai.

"I learned about Vietnamese ao dai through movies, my impression was the graceful, gentle look of the dress. But today I was really surprised, your traditional costumes are very diverse and colorful," Juliana excitedly said.

Like Juliana, many foreign tourists present at Hoan Kiem Lake walking street this afternoon were surprised by the bustling festival atmosphere.

Foreign tourists eagerly wait for the parade to pass by - Photo: NGUYEN HIEN

Speaking at the event, Deputy Director of Hanoi Department of Tourism Nguyen Tran Quang said that the Hanoi Ao Dai Tourism Festival 2025 with the theme "Hanoi Ao Dai - shining heritage essence" will be held from November 6 to 9 at Hanoi Museum and the Ao Dai parade will be held on November 15 in the area around Hoan Kiem Lake.

With many unique activities, the festival has contributed to recreating the beauty of the Ao Dai in contemporary life, while promoting the image of Hanoi - a cultural, civilized and creative capital to domestic and international friends.

The Ao Dai parade at Hoan Kiem Lake walking street is one of the highlights of this year's Hanoi Ao Dai Tourism Festival.

The parade passed through many streets attracting locals and tourists - Photo: NGUYEN HIEN

From 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the colorful traditional parade moved from the University through the streets around Hoan Kiem Lake and Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square amidst the brilliant autumn colors of Hanoi.

Vietnamese traditional costumes shimmer in the golden autumn light - Photo: NGUYEN HIEN

The parade formations recreate the unique cultural values ​​of the nation through each period, from the five-panel ao dai, the four-panel ao dai, the ancient costumes of the Le - Nguyen dynasties to modern ao dai designs with a breath of integration, demonstrating the sustainable, creative and unique development of Vietnamese culture.

Ethnic costume parade block - Photo: NGUYEN HIEN

Along with that, the "Touching Autumn in Hanoi" tour also gives tourists an interesting experience promoting Vietnamese ao dai on double-decker buses.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/foreign-travelers-are-standing-in-front-of-man-dieu-hanh-ao-dai-co-phuc-tren-pho-di-bo-ho-guom-20251115192254762.htm