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| Young people in ancient royal costumes participated in the “Viet phong hoi tu” festival |
With the theme “Viet phong hoi tu” (“Convergence of Vietnamese costumes”), the Vietnamese traditional costume parade, part of the Community Ao Dai Week, saw the participation of over 1,000 people. It took place across many central streets of Hue on the afternoon of June 8.
Starting from Nghinh Luong Dinh Pavilion, the procession followed the walking route by the poetic Huong River, passed through Truong Tien Bridge, along Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, then the ironwood pedestrian bridge, and stopped at the square in front of Quoc Hoc High School.
Though only about 3km long, the parade showcased the beauty and cultural essence through the Ao dai Vietnam. A highlight of the program was the “Bach Hoa Bo Hanh” (“The Procession of Hundreds of Flowers”) imperial procession, designed and restored by the Bach Hoa Bo Hanh group. The image of a Nguyen Dynasty imperial procession was vividly re-enacted on the streets, with costumes based on historical documents of the Nguyen Dynasty from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The “Viet phong hoi tu” procession also included hundreds of students in Hue, wearing traditional five-panel ao dai uniforms, affirming that the love for Vietnamese traditional costumes has been sown in the younger generation - the future inheritors of the national heritage. This was accompanied by imperial sounds, creating a solemn and splendid atmosphere, transporting viewers back to a golden past.
According to the Organizing Committee, the “Viet phong hoi tu” is not just a visual festival, but also a declaration of Vietnamese cultural identity. In the heart of the ancient imperial capital, the ao dai, the five-panel ao dai, and the Nhat Binh ao dai, etc., once again graced the streets, continuing the glorious story of the nation through every fold of fabric and every solemn step. Above all, this event affirms that Vietnamese traditional costumes do not belong solely to museums or stages - it is increasingly returning to daily life, as a part of Vietnamese culture today.
The following are some photos recorded by Hue Today Online:
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| Beautiful smiles of female students participating in the festival |
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| The walking procession going along the banks of the poetic Huong River |
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| The walking procession of officials and public servants from the cultural sector participating in the festival |
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| Young people dressed in traditional costumes participating in the parade |
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| The parade with over 1,000 participants walking from Nghinh Luong Dinh to Truong Tien Bridge, and stopping at the square in front of Quoc Hoc High School |
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| The parade included not only young people from Hue, but also a large number of young participants from the Southern and Northern regions |
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| Beautiful smiles and elegant beauty of young women participating in the parade |
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| Despite the intense sunlight of Hue, many young people smiled joyfully while participating in the parade |
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| The parade passing over Truong Tien Bridge |
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| The traditional costume parade event is part of the series of activities within the Community Ao Dai Week |
By N. MINH