Ho Chi Minh City to host annual Ao Dai Festival 2022
VOV.VN - New collections of traditional long dresses created by renowned designers will be put on display during the eighth annual Ao Dai Festival which is slated to take place in March and April in Ho Chi Minh City.
The event is set to open with a music gala featuring pop stars and young singers, which is scheduled for March 6 at Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in District 1.
A parade of roughly 2,000 people donning traditional long dresses will take place at the pedestrian street as well.
Furthermore, a range of diverse activities will also be held as part of the occasion, such as an online design contest, a beauty pageant, as well as music and fashion shows at several tourist sites, including the Ao Dai Museum and the Youth Cultural House.
The event, which will run until the end of April, aims to praise the charm and elegant beauty of the Ao Dai. It is part of greater efforts to promote the city as a friendly, safe, and exciting tourist destination.