Vietnamese traditional long dress displayed on mural painting street

A show of Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress) took place on Phung Hung mural painting street in Hanoi on October 5, attracting a large number of Hanoians and visitors.

The fashion show of Ao Dai at Phung Hung mural painting street (Photo: NDO/DANG ANH)
The fashion show of Ao Dai at Phung Hung mural painting street (Photo: NDO/DANG ANH)

The programme, themed ‘The colours of fall in Hanoi’, was part of activities to mark the 65th anniversary of the Capital Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2019).

The collections depicted the beauty of Vietnamese traditional costume, featuring the image of a charming and subtle Hanoi.

Models are charming in Ao Dai (Photo: NDO/DANG ANH)

Visitors also had the chance to join various interesting activities such as makeup, hairstlying and taking photos with Ao Dai designs.

The show was expected to help young designers be more confident in their ability to continue upholding traditional values in their products.

A large number of the City’s residents and visitors are interested in the Ao Dai designs. (Photo: NDO/DANG ANH)

A wide variety of activities will also be held today in the Hanoi Old Quarter area to celebrate the major event of the capital city, including a street dance with Ao Dai and an exhibition themed ‘Hoai niem’ (Nostalgia) by Le Bich at Kim Ngan temple.

Children are eager to join activities in the street. (Photo: NDO/DUY LINH)

The street dance performance of women with Ao Dai (Photo: NDO/DUY LINH)

The lion dance festival (Photo: NDO/DUY LINH)

The exhibition ‘Nostalgia’ by Le Bich (Photo: NDO/DUY LINH)