A special “ao dai” (traditional long dress of Vietnam) show was held at Yen Tu historic and landscape site Uong Bi city on April 23.  This event is part of the province’s series of activities to stimulate tourism after more than 2 years into Covid-19 pandemic.

Attending the program were Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Hanh, representatives of leaders of departments, agencies, localities and thousands of locals and tourists.

The lake of Ngoan Nguyet in the Truc Lam Yen Tu Cultural Center was selected as the stage for this event.

Themed “Peace of mind and body”, Quang Ninh Ao Dai Festival 2022 showcased 12 collections designed by Vietnam’s 12 leading designers such as Minh Hanh, Ngoc Han, Hue Thi, Cao Minh Tien, Trung. Beret, Tran Thien Khanh, etc.

Ao dai collection by designer Trung Beret

Such collections are all inspired by Buddhist culture and reflect the beauty of Yen Tu nature such as bamboo forests, windy clouds, smog, moon, the concept of Zen and the static, etc.

The show gathered over 300 famous actors, artists and models.

Notably, the special “ao dai” parade drew the participation 48 guests, including 12 families of diplomatic ambassadors and representatives of 3 world organizations namely UNESCO, UNICEF and WHO.

Chief Representative of UNESCO in Vietnam, Christian Manhart, shared his feelings about Vietnamese Ao Dai and the Complex of Yen Tu Monuments and Landscapes.

The event has brought many emotions to the viewers, contributing to honouring the Vietnamese ao dai and promoting the image of Yen Tu sacred mountain in particular, as well as tourism in Uong Bi and Quang Ninh province at the same time.

Within the framework of Quang Ninh Ao Dai Festival 2022, the exhibition of Ao Dai will take place from April 16 to May 2 at Uong Bi city’s Truc Lam Yen Tu Cultural Center and Ha Long city’s Quang Ninh Museum, and an Ao dai show themed “Quang Ninh – the land of heritage” is going to open in Cam Pha city on April 29.

The event attracts thousands of delegates, locals and tourists.
Ao Dai collection by designer Ngoc Han
The EU Ambassador’s family participated in the Ao Dai parade.
Such costumes reflect the beauty of Yen Tu nature.
The Moroccan Ambassador’s family expressed a special affection for the Vietnamese Ao Dai.
Ao dai collection by designer Trinh Bich Thuy.
The Swiss Ambassador’s family splendidly performed on the stage.
Ao dai collection by designer Hue Thi.
Such collections are all inspired by Buddhist culture.
On behalf of the leaders of Quang Ninh province, Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Committee, Nguyen Thi Hanh, sincerely thanked the families of the diplomatic ambassadors and representatives of 3 world organizations UNESCO, UNICEF and WHO, artists, actors, models, locals and tourists for their valuable contribution to the success of the program.