Held in a solemn atmosphere infused with Vietnamese cultural identity, the event brought Vietnamese culture to life in the heart of Europe through 19 performances and cultural activities, including Ao Dai showcases, musical performances, art exhibitions and interactive cultural spaces.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Nguyen Thi Bich Lien, Chairwoman of the Central Executive Committee of the Vietnamese Women’s Association in the Czech Republic, highlighted the special role of the Ao  dai, the traditional Vietnamese dress, in the spiritual life of overseas Vietnamese communities.

She said Vietnamese people, wherever they live, continue to preserve their cultural identity through the ao dai, traditional dances and songs. According to Lien, the Ao Dai  is not only a symbol of pride, elegance and the charm of Vietnamese women, but also carries cultural stories that help connect communities and introduce Vietnamese values to international audiences.

For the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic, she said, the Ao Dai also serves as a cultural bond that recalls people’s roots and national traditions while living abroad.

Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Duong Hoai Nam expressed appreciation for the efforts made by the Vietnamese Women’s Association in the Czech Republic to preserve and honor Vietnamese cultural identity.

He said the “Hương sắc Áo dài Việt Nam 2026” program inspired the community, promoted a spirit of patriotism and national pride, and encouraged younger generations to preserve and promote Vietnamese cultural values.

According to the ambassador, the image of Vietnamese women in Ao Dai reflects grace, intelligence and aspirations in a changing era.

Tran Van Dang, Chairman of the Union of Vietnamese Associations in the Czech Republic, said he was honored to accompany the Vietnamese Women’s Association in the Czech Republic in organizing the event. He noted that activities celebrating the Ao Dai are reaching wider audiences and expressed hope that the festival would continue to grow as a cultural event and become a symbol connecting overseas Vietnamese communities.

This year’s festival featured Ao Dai performances alongside a wide range of cultural and artistic activities, creating a multidimensional and emotional experience for audiences. Performances ranged from folk songs and traditional dances to modern acts incorporating the Ao Dai, bringing a distinctly Vietnamese atmosphere to the event.

The festival also conveyed deeper cultural values, honoring the elegance, intelligence, confidence and resilience of Vietnamese women while inspiring national pride and love for the homeland within the community. The Ao Dai became a bridge connecting generations and introducing Vietnamese culture to international friends.

More than an artistic event, the festival served as a cultural symbol connecting overseas Vietnamese communities and demonstrating solidarity, creativity and the enduring vitality of Vietnamese culture abroad.

The program left a strong impression on audiences and marked another cultural milestone for the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic. The festival served as an artistic and cultural gathering where love for the homeland and national pride were celebrated in the heart of Europe.

The graceful Ao Dai, traditional dances and cultural stories presented at the festival showed the enduring vitality of Vietnamese culture and reaffirmed that, wherever they live, Vietnamese people always turn toward their roots.

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