Hoan Kiem Lake is ablaze with Ao Dai on the big day of the 'important other half'

Vietnamese Women's Day October 20th took place in the light, sunny autumn weather with cool breezes. The Hoan Kiem Lake area in Hanoi became more bustling than usual, attracting many women to come take pictures, walk around the streets, and gracefully wear traditional ao dai...

From early morning, the atmosphere around Hoan Kiem Lake was bustling with groups of women, from young people, students, office workers to grandmothers, mothers, middle-aged women... everyone was radiant in ao dai of all colors and designs, from traditional to modern... creating a vivid picture of Hanoi's autumn.

Groups of women wear Ao Dai to take photos at Hoan Kiem Lake on October 20.

Cool weather, mild sunshine, favorable for women to take photos and walk around town.

Young people excitedly wear Ao Dai and take photos to check in with Turtle Tower.

A group of female colleagues happily invited each other to take photos in ao dai.

Ms. Tran Mai Lan, a bank employee in Cua Nam ward, shared: "Every year on October 20, my friends and I invite each other to wear Ao Dai to take pictures, but this year is more special, the weather in Hanoi is in autumn, the sun is gentle, the wind is cool, it feels so relaxed and peaceful. Hoan Kiem Lake also has many poetic scenes, suitable for capturing beautiful moments...".

Ms. Nguyen Tuan Anh, a freelance photographer in the Hoan Kiem Lake area, said: "On occasions like March 8 or October 20, the number of visitors taking photos doubles or triples. Many people come early in the morning to take photos when the light is beautiful and the streets are not too crowded. The autumn scenery of Hanoi is always the ideal backdrop for women wearing Ao Dai to take photos..."

Photography services, fresh flowers "in demand".

Many women from neighboring provinces or suburbs come to Hoan Kiem Lake to take photos on the day honoring women.

Sisters radiant in traditional ao dai.

Young people take their own photos to save money.

Many international tourists also enjoy witnessing and capturing images of graceful Vietnamese women in traditional ao dai. Some even ask to take photos with them or buy ao dai as souvenirs, showing their interest in Vietnamese culture.

Couples show their love on October 20.

Women confidently show off their personality in the ao dai, both graceful and exuding dynamism and youthfulness.

Not only is it an aesthetic activity, women wearing Ao Dai walking around the streets on October 20th is also a way to express national pride, love of beauty and respect for traditional cultural values. In the modern pace of life, such simple but meaningful moments are even more precious.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/anh/ho-guom-bung-sac-ao-dai-trong-ngay-trong-dai-cua-nua-kia-quan-trong-20251020114037675.htm