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In Pictures: A vibrant display of traditional ao dai

On the morning of March 8, a series of lively activities took place on Nguyen Hue Walking Street in Sai Gon Ward to celebrate the 1,986th anniversary of the Hai Ba Trung Uprising, and the 116th anniversary of the International Women’s Day (March 8).

12th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival 2026
12th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival 2026
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On the morning of March 8, amid the festive atmosphere of the 12th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival 2026 and in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the official renaming of Saigon – Gia Dinh to Ho Chi Minh City (July 2, 1976 – 2026), Nguyen Hue Walking Street in Ho Chi Minh City became more vibrant and colourful than ever. The celebration, marking the 1,986th anniversary of the Hai Ba Trung Uprising and the 116th anniversary of the International Women’s Day (March 8), featured a range of activities. The highlight of the event was a large-scale mass dance performance in traditional ao dai, followed by an ao dai parade through central city streets, attracting thousands of participants and spectators.
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This year’s festival, jointly organised by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism and the Ho Chi Minh City Women’s Union, includes 17 main activities along with numerous response events held across the city.
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At Nguyen Hue Walking Street alone, around 3,000 participants joined the mass dance performance, creating a vibrant and colourful spectacle featuring traditional ao dai.
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The event was accompanied by lively folkdance performances, drawing large numbers of residents and tourists who stopped to watch and capture memorable moments.
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A highlight of this year’s festival is the largest mass performance and parade ever held, with more than 3,000 people registered to participate at various locations across Ho Chi Minh City.
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According to leaders of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, expanding the scale of the event not only helps promote Vietnamese culture and present the image of a friendly and compassionate Ho Chi Minh City, but also contributes to stimulating tourism demand and attracting investment, particularly as the city gains broader development space following the reorganisation of administrative boundaries.
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The event not only creates a distinctive tourism product but also enhances visitors’ experiences, encourages longer stays, and strengthens the competitiveness of the city’s tourism sector.
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After 12 years of organisation, the Ao Dai Festival has gradually become a signature cultural event, helping position Ho Chi Minh City as a destination known for culture, creativity, and international integration.
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With the theme “Golden Threads – Weaving aspirations”, the festival takes place throughout March at prominent locations such as Nguyen Hue Walking Street, the President Ho Chi Minh Statue Park, stations along Ho Chi Minh City’s Metro Line No.1, and various historical sites.
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The ao dai parade programme commemorates important historical milestones of the nation, including the 1,986th anniversary of the Hai Ba Trung Uprising — a symbol of patriotism and the strength and determination of Vietnamese women.
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In addition, activities under the programme “Accompanying Vietnamese Ao Dai” have been taking place since early February and will continue through the end of March. This series of initiatives has been implemented across the city, helping bring the ao dai more prominently into everyday life.
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