Provincial leaders parade with sisters in Ao Dai. (Source: Khanh Hoa Newspaper)
Within the framework of activities of Nha Trang-Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2023, on the morning of June 4, more than 6 Khanh Hoa women gathered on April 6.000 Square, Nha Trang city to participate in the parade program "Honoring the Ao Dai-Vietnamese Cultural Heritage" organized by the Women's Union of Khanh Hoa province.
Ms. Nguyen Quynh Nga, Chairwoman of Khanh Hoa Provincial Women's Union, said that the Vietnamese traditional ao dai is a unique and impressive brand, a "miracle shirt", making an important contribution to promotional activities. Vietnam's image to the world.
Ao Dai has gone along with the country's history, along with changes in style, function, and application. Along with the continuous development of life, Ao Dai has had an impressive integration. From a costume only worn on holidays and Tet, the Ao Dai has now become a daily wear with high applicability.
Over time, the Ao Dai has always been a beautiful symbol of the national culture, the pride of Vietnamese people, and the place where national identity is deposited.
“In an important effort to make Ao Dai become a national Intangible Cultural Heritage, as a foundation for building Ao Dai profile and submitting it to the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the activities of women in Khanh Hoa province contribute to the joint efforts of the Vietnam Women's Union and ministries and agencies,” Ms. Nga informed.
Chairman of Khanh Hoa Provincial Women's Union added that this is not only an activity to honor Ao Dai, but this event is also proposed by Khanh Hoa Women's Union to set a Vietnamese record.
Speaking at the program, Mr. Dinh Van Thieu, Vice Chairman of Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee said that this is a special cultural event of the Nha Trang-Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2023. This activity actively contributes to the preservation and promotion of the beauty of Vietnamese traditional ao dai, affirming and bringing the value of Ao Dai to become a Vietnamese Cultural Heritage.
“The graceful and elegant Vietnamese Ao Dai is not only a fashion aesthetic value, but also a way of spreading Vietnamese cultural traditions to international friends. Therefore, we hope the Provincial Women's Union will continue to have forms of honoring the Vietnamese Ao Dai in accordance with the province's annual social and cultural activities," said Mr. Dinh Van Thieu.
Before that, at the end of last May, Khanh Hoa Provincial Women's Union also held an Ao Dai Festival, performing 600 sets, traditional and modern styles of ao dai for people and tourists to see on Nha Trang beach area.
On March 8 this year, the People's Committee of Nha Trang city also held a parade honoring the Ao Dai on the streets of the unit, attracting 3 women to participate actively, enthusiastically and attractively.
Phan Sau (VNA/Vietnam+)
