A wide range of cultural activities related to “Ao Dai” shall be held during the week, including a national worship “Vietnamese Ao Dai: recognition, customs, value and character”; “Ao Dai” exhibition; a launching contest of “Ao dai” design and compose; parade in “Ao Dai” clothing; Art performance; granting “Ao Dai” to disadvantaged women, and so on. Those activities take place in 5 cities and provinces of Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh, Thua Thien Hue, Dak Lak and Can Tho.
In response to this cultural event, Binh Thuan provincial Women’s Union has called upon its grassroots levels to encourage local women to wear “Ao Dai” when participating in big events on Mondays and Fridays. Besides, the “Ao Dai” wearing Week is also responded throughout the week, contributing to promoting the image of Vietnamese Women around the world.
Translated by My Thien (Source: Binh Thuan Online)