Dr Nguyen Duc Tri, an expert from the HCM City University of Economics, is highlighting the value of ao dai at a seminar held last week at the Ao Dai Museum in HCM City (Photo: thethaovanhoa.vn)
HCM City (VNA) -Cultural experts have hailed ‘ao dai’, traditional Vietnamese dress, forthe extent to which it honours the intangible values of humanity.
Of the 13 UNESCO-recognisedintangible cultural heritages in Vietnam, seven were closely related to thegarment, the experts told a seminar titled “Ao Dai and CulturalHeritage” held recently at the Ao Dai Museum in Ho Chi MinhCity.
Huynh Ngoc Van, director of themuseum, said numerous ao dai models had been collectedand showcased at many exhibitions and seminars since 2018.
They had helped underline the garment’srole as a significant intangible cultural heritage and gradually garner publicinterest, she said.
“Feedback from these exhibitions andseminars are beneficial to the conservation and promotion of the ao dai.”
Artist Xuan Hoa, who heads the QuanHo Kinh Bac Club, said ao dai was the main costume used infolk arts all over the country.
"It is essential forauthorities to recognise the art of tailoring ao dai as anational intangible cultural heritage in future," he added.
Dr Nguyen Duc Tri, director of theHCM City University of Economics’ Institute of Tourism, said referring to thegarment, “These are invaluable treasures that cannot be forgotten.”
Tourism should not only be aboutexploiting traditional cultures but finding ways to revive and make itmeaningful to locals’ lives, he added.
Authorities need to collate allinformation about intangible cultural heritages and create interesting tourismproducts to educate Vietnamese about their traditional values, he added.
The experts have been for manyyears seeking the recognition of ao dai as anational intangible cultural heritage.
They said the traditionaldress offers a comprehensive evaluation of history. Throughits function and the habit of using, ao dai features thesocial and cultural value, art and cultural identity of the Vietnamesetradition./.
A performance with more than 1,000 Ao dai by 21 Vietnamese designers took place at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi recently. The program aims at honoring Ao dai as Vietnam’s intangible cultural heritage.
The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the central province of Thua Thien – Hue held a symposium themed “Hue – Capital of Vietnam’s Ao Dai” in the ancient capital of Hue on July 8.
Ao Dai (traditional long dress) has established itself as a cultural symbol connected with the image of Vietnamese women. The dress has seen significant changes through the years but its traditional characteristics have still been preserved, contributing to enhancing the charming beauty of Vietnamese women.
The seventh Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai (traditional long dress) Festival kicked off on October 11 at the Vietnam History Museum in district 1, with many excellent collections of famous designers on show.
A workshop to evaluate the historical aspects, customs, cultural values, and identity of Ao Dai, the traditional long dress of Vietnam opened in Ho Chi Minh City recently.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
The U23 competition will run from June 16 to 22, followed by the U17 event from June 23 to 28, while athletes competing in the U23 category will undergo weight and skill checks ahead of the matches starting June 18, while similar checks for U17 athletes will take place before June 23.
Vietnam continues to sit just behind continental powerhouses Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, China, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Dr Nguyen Duc Tri, an expert from the HCM City University of Economics, is highlighting the value of ao dai at a seminar held last week at the Ao Dai Museum in HCM City (Photo: thethaovanhoa.vn) 
