Colorful Áo Dài and Folk Dance Showcase Marks 50 Years of Liberation

Chairwoman of the Bình Thuận Women's Union, Mrs. Lê Thị Hải Yến, delivered the opening speech. The event was attended by Mrs. Thanh Thị Kỷ – Head of the Ethnic Affairs Committee of the Provincial People's Council; representatives from the Provincial Party Committee's agencies, various departments, sectors, organizations, and members of the Executive Committee of the Provincial Women’s Union for the 2021–2026 term.

This mass performance, titled "Áo Dài – Folk Dance," brought together the largest number of female union members ever recorded, representing dance groups from all 10 districts, towns, and cities across the province. Participants also included women from the armed forces, the "New Generation Women" Club, the Áo Dài Heritage Club, and students from Phan Thiết University.

The event was part of a series of activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Bình Thuận Province (April 19, 1975 – April 19, 2025) and the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Vietnam (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025), initiated by the Provincial Women's Union.

Right after the opening ceremony, attendees enjoyed an elegant Áo Dài performance, honoring the pride and beauty of Vietnam’s traditional attire. This was followed by a vibrant and colorful folk dance show, featuring graceful movements in flowing Áo Dài set to historic patriotic songs such as “A Country Fully Rejoices,” “Spring in Ho Chi Minh City,” “Saigon Girl Carrying Ammunition,” and “Song of Building New Rural Areas.” These melodies reflected historical milestones from the resistance war against the U.S., highlighting the enduring image of Vietnamese women: resilient, dedicated, yet full of ideals and aspirations.

Speaking at the event, Mrs. Lê Thị Hải Yến emphasized that the program served as a meaningful and joyful platform to connect, unify, and foster bonds among women. It was also a chance for women to express their roles and responsibilities in preserving the good values of Vietnamese family life. Moreover, the event aimed to convey a message of protecting and promoting the traditional cultural value of the Vietnamese Áo Dài. It encouraged women to take an active role in building new rural areas and to shape the image of the modern Bình Thuận woman – knowledgeable, virtuous, healthy, and responsible to herself, her family, society, and the nation.