PANO – The Hanoi Ao dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) Festival 2016, themed “The Quintessence of Vietnamese Ao dai” opened at Thang Long Imperial Citadel on October 14 in the presence of National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

This year’s festival drew the participation of various designers, artisans, and artists nationwide.

One of a collection at the festival

The festival is part of activities to implement the Hanoi municipal Party Committee’s Resolution to preserve and promote the traditional cultural values as well as to introduce the traditional beauty of Thang Long – Hanoi to international friends.

The Hanoi Ao dai Festival would enable enterprises and individuals working in the fashion industry to exchange experience and seek cooperation opportunities with domestic and international partners.

The festival will run till October 16.

Translated by Hong Thanh