In pictures: Over 1,000 Hanoi women march in Ao Dai Carnival

On October 5, more than 1,000 women in traditional ao dai joined a march through Hanoi’s main streets during the Ao Dai Carnival held to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the capital city's liberation.
A delegation of women from Dong Da District march past President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum.

A delegation of women from Dong Da District march past President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum.

Women in ao dai pose for a photo in front of a large billboard celebrating the 70th anniversary of Hanoi’s liberation.

Women in ao dai pose for a photo in front of a large billboard celebrating the 70th anniversary of Hanoi’s liberation.

The organisers honour the winners of the “Check in Hanoi with Ao dai” challenge.

The organisers honour the winners of the “Check in Hanoi with Ao dai” challenge.

Women in ao dai perform against the background of songs about Hanoi.

Women in ao dai perform against the background of songs about Hanoi.

The participants march from the Thang Long Imperial Citadel towards Ba Dinh Square through the streets of Hoang Dieu, Hoang Van Thu and Doc Lap.

The participants march from the Thang Long Imperial Citadel towards Ba Dinh Square through the streets of Hoang Dieu, Hoang Van Thu and Doc Lap.

Women from Hoang Mai District march on Hoang Dieu Street.

Women from Hoang Mai District march on Hoang Dieu Street.

The march is joined by 1,014 women, representing 1,014 years of Thang Long-Hanoi.

The march is joined by 1,014 women, representing 1,014 years of Thang Long-Hanoi.

The carnival also sees the participation of men in their own version of ao dai.

The carnival also sees the participation of men in their own version of ao dai.

The delegates march past President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum.

The delegates march past President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum.

The carnival draws the attention of many foreign visitors.

The carnival draws the attention of many foreign visitors.

The Ao Dai Carnival is one of many activities to mark the 70th anniversary of Hanoi’s liberation.

The Ao Dai Carnival is one of many activities to mark the 70th anniversary of Hanoi’s liberation.

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