In response to the Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City Women's Union is implementing many meaningful activities to honor the beauty of the Vietnamese Ao Dai, spread national cultural pride, and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City being named after President Ho Chi Minh.
Over 3,000 people performed a mass parade in traditional Vietnamese ao dai dresses on Nguyen Hue pedestrian street on the morning of March 8th.
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The highlight of the series of activities was the mass performance of traditional Vietnamese folk dances in Ao Dai (long dress) held on the morning of March 8th with the theme "50 Years of Pride in Ho Chi Minh City". The program was held simultaneously on Nguyen Hue pedestrian street and 34 locations throughout the city, attracting 58,450 participants.
The main event, held on Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, featured a mass performance with 3,000 participants; the remaining 55,450 people participated at 34 locations throughout Ho Chi Minh City. The event was livestreamed to spread the vibrant image of the ao dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) to a wide audience of locals and tourists.
The program was held simultaneously on Nguyen Hue pedestrian street and 34 locations throughout the city.
The activities within the framework of the festival not only celebrate the value of the ao dai (Vietnamese traditional dress)
Over 170 tailors and businesses have registered to participate in the discount program for customers during the festive season.
As part of the festival, the Ho Chi Minh City Women's Union is organizing an online photo contest of beautiful ao dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) in 2026 with the theme "Vietnamese Ao Dai with the proud mark of 50 years of the city named after President Ho Chi Minh".
The contest, held from February 6th to February 25th, attracted 5,067 entries, including 4,189 individual photos and 878 group photos. The entries not only celebrated the beauty of the ao dai (traditional Vietnamese dress) but also showcased many historical sites and cultural landmarks of the city.
The judging panel is currently evaluating the entries to select the outstanding works.
The ao dai (traditional Vietnamese dress) performance program contributed to reviving pride in the historical traditions of Vietnamese women.
Young people confidently wear the traditional Vietnamese ao dai dress.
In parallel, the "Accompanying Vietnamese Ao Dai" program, implemented in February and March 2026, encouraged tailors and service establishments to offer discounts and promotions for locals and tourists during the festival season.
As of February 26th, more than 170 tailoring shops and businesses have registered to participate in the program. The list of participating businesses will be widely publicized through various information channels to make it easier for people to access the service.
Another highlight was the "Elegant Ao Dai" contest, with the participation of 29 teams from 16 emulation clusters of the Ho Chi Minh City Women's Union. Each team had between 25 and 150 contestants, who invested heavily in costumes, staging, and formation practice.
The organizers expect the competition to become a highlight of the festival, contributing to honoring the graceful and elegant beauty of Vietnamese women in traditional ao dai dresses.
The event attracted more than 58,000 participants across the city.
Speaking at the event, Ms. Vo Ngoc Thanh Truc, Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and President of the Ho Chi Minh City Women's Union, said that the activities within the framework of the festival not only honor the value of the ao dai but also contribute to arousing pride in the traditions of Vietnamese women.
According to Ms. Truc, from the heroic spirit of the Trung Sisters' uprising, through thousands of years of history, many generations of Vietnamese women have continued the tradition of patriotism, resilience in struggle, perseverance in labor, and made important contributions to the cause of building and protecting the Fatherland.
Lawyer Do Ngoc Thanh and Miss World Environment 2023 Nguyen Thanh Ha in a joint performance on the morning of March 8th.
The event attracted large crowds of people from all over the city.
Delegates participated in the program on Nguyen Hue pedestrian street on the morning of March 8th.
As Ho Chi Minh City enters a new phase of development, women in the city continue to uphold the spirit of solidarity, dynamism, and creativity, actively participating in emulation movements and social activities, and contributing to the overall development of the city.
"Through the activities of the Ao Dai Festival, we hope to spread the beautiful values of Vietnamese women, awaken national cultural pride, and encourage each female member to participate in practical actions for women, children, and the community," Ms. Truc shared.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/tphcm-dong-dien-ao-dai-khap-thanh-pho-ngay-83-185260308115632784.htm
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