Thursday, August 29, 2024 The 2024 Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival is set to bring Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage to the forefront with a wide array of activities designed to celebrate and promote the iconic Ao Dai, the traditional long dress of Vietnam. The event, scheduled to take place from October 4-6 at the historic Thang Long Imperial Citadel, promises to be a vibrant and colorful celebration that will attract both local and international tourists to the heart of Vietnam’s capital. The festival is organized by the Hanoi Department of Tourism in collaboration with various cultural and governmental organizations.
According to Nguyen Hong Minh, Vice Director of the Hanoi Department of Tourism, the festival aims to bring the image of Vietnam and its traditional Ao Dai closer to tourists and international friends, while also promoting Hanoi as a “safe, friendly, quality, and attractive” destination. Minh made these remarks at a press briefing held on August 27, where details of the event were unveiled. The festival is not only a celebration of the Ao Dai but also a reflection of Vietnam’s historical and cultural journey.
The opening ceremony, which will take place on the evening of October 10, is designed to revive and honor the 70-year history following the liberation of Hanoi. This ceremony will highlight the resilience and bravery of Hanoi during the war, as well as its current phase of renewal, development, and integration into the global community. A wide rang.