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HCM City to host Áo Dài Festival

Tuesday, Mar 03, 2026

The 12th HCM City Áo Dài Festival will feature a series of activities in the city downtown area.

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ĐÃ XB ONLINE: Fashion event to celebrate Vietnamese áo dài on world stage

Thursday, Feb 05, 2026

This event will mark the first time that collections of áo dài by Vietnamese designers are showcased on a truly international fashion stage, according to the organisers of ADFW 2026.

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Vietnamese áo dài shines at int’l concert in Budapest

Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025

The programme aimed to honour áo dài as a symbol of the Vietnamese identity and spirit, while highlighting the creativity and active role of Vietnamese women in promoting the national culture abroad.

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Vietnamese Women’s Day shines in Brussels with áo dài, phở

Monday, Oct 20, 2025

Vietnamese women lit up Ixelles, Brussels on October 19, donning colourful “áo dài” (traditional long dress) to celebrate Việt Nam Women’s Day (October 20), a national tribute to their beauty, resilience, and spirit.

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Vietnamese áo dài to shine at Czech Republic’s pageant next year

Friday, Oct 10, 2025

According to the organsing board, the event will gather standout contestants from various European countries together with Vietnamese and European artists, fashion designers, and business leaders, promoting national pride as well as spreading values of humanity and integration.

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Hà Nội transforms into photogenic haven

Saturday, Aug 30, 2025

People of all ages are excited to capture beautiful moments before this significant national holiday. Everyone wants to preserve proud memories in the sacred and emotional atmosphere that surrounds National Day.

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“Áo dài” show helps promote Vietnamese culture to Slovakian friends

Tuesday, Aug 26, 2025

The image of women in flowing áo dài and children in colourful traditional costumes conveyed a powerful message of a culturally rich, friendly and open Việt Nam.

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Art, áo dài strengthen Việt Nam–Malaysia friendship

Monday, Aug 25, 2025

Jointly organised by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall and the Malaysia–Vietnam Friendship Association (MVFA), the event drew thousands of Malaysian residents along with a large Vietnamese community from Kuala Lumpur, Klang, Penang, and Johor. It was not only a cultural...

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Programme connects Thailand-Việt Nam’s business, culture and tourism

Wednesday, Apr 02, 2025

The Spring Homeland 2025 programme aims to honour the cultural values and beautiful traditions of the nation, highlight the country’s achievements and the development of the overseas Vietnamese community.

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Vietnamese filmmaker celebrates 'áo dài' in new documentary

Sunday, Mar 02, 2025

The film will take viewers on a journey across various cities and continents, where the áo dài is not just a traditional garment but also a means of cultural expression.

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Washington event celebrates Vietnamese traditional fashion, cuisine

Monday, Feb 17, 2025

Vietnam Society, a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting Vietnamese arts and culture, hosted a vibrant Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebration at the Martin Luther King Library in central Washington D.C, spotlighting fashion and cuisine, two integral aspects of Vietnamese culture.

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Stella Ciorra in a journey to promote Vietnamese áo dài

Friday, Jan 24, 2025

Việt Nam''s rich cultural heritage continues to captivate hearts worldwide, with an increasing number of foreign friends embracing, preserving and spreading its timeless allure.

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Fashion designer launches collection inspired by ancient Hà Nội

Thursday, Jan 16, 2025

Minh has infused the nostalgic beauty of ancient Hà Nội during Tết into her designs for the upcoming Lunar Year of the Snake. The designer employs traditional embroidery techniques such as sequin embroidery and raised leaf vein embroidery to sharp...

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Champa translations shed light on origins

Thursday, Dec 13, 2012

A 285-page book titled the Corpus of Inscriptions of Champa which has been translated from the ancient Cham language (Sanskrit) into English and Vietnamese, was launched at the Cham Sculpture Museum yesterday.

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Red River Delta shows off culture

Tuesday, Nov 20, 2012

The unique traditions and culture of the Song Hong (Red River) Delta will be on display in Ha Noi from tomorrow to support Viet Nam Heritage Day.