Launching the Steering Committee for the establishment of the Vietnam Ao Dai Culture Association

NDO - On March 5, at the Temple of Literature (Hanoi), the Steering Committee for the Establishment of Vietnamese Ao Dai Culture was officially launched with members who are cultural researchers, managers, businessmen, journalists, education experts...

The ceremony took place in the atmosphere of celebrating the 115th anniversary of International Women's Day March 8 (1910-2025) and the 1985th anniversary of the Hai Ba Trung Uprising (40-2025).

Attending the event were Dr. Dang Thi Bich Lien, former Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Ms. Le Thi Hong Van, Director of the Department of Cultural Diplomacy and UNESCO, Secretary General of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO; Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Tam, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Conservation Support Fund...

Vietnamese Ao Dai is a costume for both men and women, regardless of age, body shape, profession...

Speaking at the event, Ms. Dang Thi Bich Lien emphasized: "In contemporary life, Ao Dai is increasingly spreading its strong vitality not only at major events, but also becoming office fashion , at schools, restaurants, hotels, airports...

Not only limited to the domestic scope, today, Ao Dai also affirms itself in world- class fashion competitions, international beauty contests, prestigious beauty pageants, major diplomatic events of the country and abroad. Vietnamese Ao Dai is proudly playing a role alongside Japanese kimono, Korean hanbok, Chinese cheongsam, contributing to honoring the beauty of Vietnamese women.

Dr. Dang Thi Bich Lien suggested that the Steering Committee and the Vietnam Ao Dai Heritage Club continue to coordinate with relevant agencies to implement activities and goals in the coming time with high determination in the new era, contributing to preserving and spreading the cultural values of Vietnam Ao Dai.

Ms. Khuc Thi Dau announced Decision No. 196/QD-BVHTTDL dated January 23, 2025 of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism recognizing the Steering Committee for the establishment of the Vietnam Ao Dai Culture Association.

Accordingly, the Mobilization Committee consists of 10 members, including Ms. Khuc Thi Dau - Head of the Committee; Ms. Hoang Thi Ngoc Mai - Deputy Head of the Committee; members: Ms. Dinh Thi Hau, Ms. Nguyen Thi Sam, Ms. Phung Thi Thu Thuy, Ms. Han Thi Phuong, Ms. Do Thi Minh Ngoc, Mr. Le Quang Tuan, Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan Vy, Ms. Phan Thi Thu Van. The Mobilization Committee is responsible for mobilizing citizens and organizations to register to join the Association and complete the application for permission to establish the Association in accordance with the law.

The Vietnamese Ao Dai has a long history, reflecting the aesthetics and high level of many traditional handicraft products, associated with unique cultural spaces of the Vietnamese people... Although there is no official legal document, the Ao Dai is still considered the national costume and is chosen by people on many important occasions as well as in daily life. The Ao Dai is also one of the symbols of Vietnamese culture and people to the international public.

Source: https://nhandan.vn/ra-mat-ban-van-dong-thanh-lap-hiep-hoi-van-hoa-ao-dai-viet-nam-post863255.html