Enjoying “The Knowledge of Tailoring and Wearing Hue Ao Dai” Through Performances and Exhibitions

Models taking to the runway in ao-dai collections at the event

The event is part of a series of activities within Hue Ao Dai Week 2026, attracting a great number of audiences.

Over 100 professional models and young models took to the runway in a series of ao-dai collections, including the Nhat Binh and Ngu Than (five-panel ao-dai) styles, the iconic purple ao-dai, and an ao-dai collection with designs inspired by Diem Phung Thi’s modular art and Ngo dong flowers.

Also in this space, the event featured numerous ao-dai collections alongside archival photographs of ao-dai’s evolution, offering visitors deeper insights into this heritage. Furthermore, ao-dai tailoring and made-to-measure services created a vibrant community cultural space, attracting both locals and visitors.

The space displaying ao-dai collections and archival photographs of the ancient ao-dai

Mr. Tran Tuan An, Deputy Director of Hue Museum of Fine Arts, affirmed the roles of Hue’s ao-dai, noting that despite the passage of time and historical ups and downs, Hue’s ao-dai has preserved its refined elegance while reflecting the soul and character of the local people.

Since 2024, “The Knowledge of Tailoring and Wearing Hue Ao Dai” has been recognized as a national intangible heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. It further affirms the enduring value of Hue’s ao-dai in contemporary life, reinforcing local pride while paving the way to develop the brand name of “Hue - The Capital of Ao Dai”.