Recreating wedding ceremonies from the Nguyen Dynasty in the heart of the capital city.

The Vietnamese traditional costume festival "Hundred Flowers of Joy" created a unique cultural highlight at Hoan Kiem Lake. The centerpiece of the event was the recreation of the wedding ceremony space and rituals from the Nguyen Dynasty, with solemn costumes and processions, allowing hundreds of participants to witness vivid footage of the depth of traditional Vietnamese wedding culture.

The Vietnamese traditional costume parade with the theme "Hundred Flowers of Joy" took place in the Ho Hoan Kiem pedestrian area ( Hanoi ) on the afternoon of December 7, 2025. The event attracted nearly 1000 participants and recreated many rich traditional Vietnamese cultural aspects of ancient wedding ceremonies.

The Vietnamese Traditional Costume Festival recreates traditional weddings with a unique three-stop route, leading viewers back to different eras, from the solemnity of wedding ceremonies during the Nguyen Dynasty to the familiar wedding scenes of the 1990s.

Recreating Vietnamese costumes from different eras at the Happy Vietnam Festival 2025. The parade started from Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, passed through Hang Dau Street, Trang Tien area, Hang Khay Street, circled around Ho Guom Lake, and returned to the main stage.

At Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, the celebratory atmosphere of the Nguyen Dynasty is recreated, featuring a solemn setting, traditional costumes, and the distinctive rhythm of the Nguyen Dynasty's ceremonies, highlighting the cultural depth of traditional wedding rituals.

The bride and groom, dressed in Nguyen Dynasty-era wedding attire, led the "Hundred Flowers Wedding Ceremony" procession on the afternoon of December 7th. The procession, with people in traditional long dresses, ceremonial robes, and five-panel dresses, created a vibrant and colorful scene, attracting a large crowd of locals and tourists.

In front of the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports (47 Hang Dau Street), a reenactment of a Vietnamese wedding from the 1990s evokes a sense of intimacy and nostalgia, recalling familiar images deeply ingrained in the memories of many generations of Vietnamese people.

The bride and groom, dressed in the familiar attire and makeup style of weddings from the 1990s, looked stunning.

The most common attire consists of Western-style clothing, a red ao dai (traditional Vietnamese dress), and, of course, bouquets of gladiolus flowers.

Familiar rituals that were once part of traditional wedding life are performed like vivid film scenes, now appearing in modern streets, creating a feeling that is both nostalgic and fresh.

The procession brought together a large community of Vietnamese traditional clothing enthusiasts, cultural research and practice groups, and couples who registered to participate, contributing to the stronger dissemination of local cultural values.

The resplendent procession of female officials, dressed in traditional long dresses, ceremonial robes, and five-panel garments, paraded solemnly according to traditional rituals, creating emotional moments that allowed viewers to clearly feel a sense of pride.

The parade created a blend of traditional charm and modern life. Along the streets, joyful greetings mingled with the rhythmic drumming and the fluttering colors of traditional costumes in the heart of the old town.

The parade created a blend of traditional charm and modern life. Along the streets, joyful greetings mingled with the rhythmic drumming and the fluttering colors of traditional costumes in the heart of the old town.

The event also brought together many artists and KOLs who love traditional Vietnamese clothing and culture, such as Miss H'Hen Niê, Mai Thảo Linh, daughter of artist Quyền Minh...

The event contributes to spreading the message about cultural values, family, and happiness, encouraging the younger generation to learn about, appreciate, and continue the cultural heritage of the nation.

“Bách Hoa Hỷ Sự” not only celebrates the beauty of Vietnamese traditional clothing but also conveys a message about preserving national heritage, providing an exciting experience as participants immerse themselves in a space recreating traditional ceremonial life right in the heart of Hanoi.

Khanh Huy

Source: https://baomoi.com/tai-hien-nghi-le-cuoi-hoi-thoi-nha-nguyen-giua-long-thu-do-c53951382.epi