Young Hanoians embrace elegance of Ao Dai
VOV.VN - Young Hanoians who are members of the Vietnamese traditional and ancient costumes club gathered in Hanoi’s Old Quarter on April 8 for a talk about Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress).
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On April 8, members of the Vietnamese traditional and ancient costumes club gathered at a coffee shop in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. |
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Members and club managers hold a talk with a researcher, Pham Thu Ha, to discuss the history of Vietnam’s ancient costumes. |
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Members of the club model different styles of Vietnamese traditional costume. |
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Far from the glitz and glam of the runway, the club’s members wear the traditional costumes as everyday clothes for daily life. |
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Nguyen Duc Loc, a member of the club says that men’s and women’s Ao Dai differ little in their design and sewing style. |
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Members of the club also discuss Ao Dai designs for men in the past. |
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One particular characteristic is that Ao Dai designs for Vietnamese men always have a scarf on the left. |
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The talk draws the attention of young students, which reflects the positive changes in public opinion towards Vietnam’s traditional costumes. |
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Ao Dai have become popular costumes of young women. |
