Vietnamese Ao Dai introduced to Japanese friends

ABO/NDO- The history of Ao Dai (traditional Vietnamese long dress) through various periods of time was introduced to Japanese friends during an event held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 19.

The event was co-hosted by the Vietnam Union of Friendship Association’s chapter in Ho Chi Minh City and the Vietnam – Japan Friendship Association’s chapter in the city.

The event featured a collection of Ao Dai through the catwalks of students from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Culture.

On the occasion, Vietnamese fashion designer Sy Hoang introduced his latest Ao Dai collection inspired from Ukiyo-e, a traditional Japanese art.

Vietnamese Ao Dai introduced to Japanese friends (Photo: VOV).

Visitors at the event were also entertained with the beautiful melodies of Vietnam’s Quan Ho (love duet) folk singing - an UNESCO intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam – Japan Friendship Association’s chapter in Ho Chi Minh City Ho Xuan Lam said that in the past 30 years, the chapter has hosted many festivals and event to introduce Japanese culture to people in the city as well as to promote Vietnamese culture to Japanese friends.

These activities have helped to increase the mutual understanding between the peoples of the two countries while strengthening the friendship between Vietnam and Japan as well as between Ho Chi Minh City and Japanese localities, he said.

(Source: NDO)