The Vietnamese costume parade with the theme "Hundred Flowers of Joy" took place in the Hoan Kiem Lake walking street area ( Hanoi ) on the afternoon of December 7, 2025. The event attracted nearly 1,000 participants, recreating many traditional cultural features rich in Vietnamese identity in ancient wedding ceremonies.
The Vietnamese Costume Festival recreates ancient weddings with a unique 3-stop itinerary, leading viewers back to different periods, from the solemnity of Nguyen Dynasty wedding ceremonies to familiar wedding images of the 90s.
Recreating Vietnamese costumes through the ages at the Vietnam Happiness Festival 2025. The parade started from Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, passed through Hang Dau Street, Trang Tien area, Hang Khay, around Hoan Kiem Lake and then returned to the main stage.
At Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, the Nguyen Dynasty's wedding ceremony space with its solemn setting, traditional costumes and typical ritual rhythm of the Nguyen Dynasty is recreated, highlighting the cultural depth of the traditional wedding ceremony.
The bride and groom in Nguyen Dynasty wedding costumes led the “Hundred Flowers of Joy” wedding procession on the afternoon of December 7. The stream of people in ao dai, Nhat Binh, and Ngu Than created a colorful scene, attracting a large number of locals and tourists.
In the area in front of the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports (47 Hang Dau), the scene recreating a Vietnamese wedding in the 90s brings a sense of closeness and nostalgia, recalling familiar images that are deeply imprinted in the memories of many generations of Vietnamese people.
The bride and groom in their typical 90s wedding attire and makeup are very familiar.
The most common costumes are western suits, red ao dai and indispensable bouquets of gladiolus.
Familiar rituals that once appeared in traditional wedding life are performed like vivid films, now appearing in the middle of modern streets, creating a feeling of both nostalgia and novelty.
The procession gathered a large community of Vietnamese costume lovers, cultural research and practice groups, and registered couples, contributing to a stronger spread of indigenous cultural values.
The brilliant female mandarin team in ao dai, nhat binh, ngu than… marched solemnly according to traditional rituals, creating emotional stops, helping viewers feel pride.
The parade created a space that blended the old and the modern. On both sides of the street, cheers mixed with the bustling drum beats and fluttering uniforms in the center of the old town.
The parade created a space that blended the old and the modern. On both sides of the street, cheers mixed with the bustling drum beats and fluttering uniforms in the center of the old town.
The event also gathered many artists and Kols who love traditional Vietnamese costumes and culture such as Miss H'Hen Nie, artist Quyen Minh's daughter Mai Thao Linh...
The event contributes to spreading messages about cultural values, family and happiness, encouraging the young generation to learn, appreciate and continue the nation's cultural heritage.
“Bach Hoa Hy Su” not only honors the beauty of Vietnamese costumes but also conveys the message of preserving national heritage, bringing an interesting experience when participants are immersed in a space recreating traditional ritual 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
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