The first-ever event, held by the Young Diplomats in London – a voluntary organization, aimed to honor traditional cultural values and arts of countries and promote mutual understanding among diplomatic and local communities. Over 20 foreign embassies attended the event.

Representatives of the Organizing Committee and participating countries gave opening statements at the show. Photo: TTXVN

The Vietnamese Embassy brought to the programme eight ao dai designs which are part of a collection created by Lan Huong on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam - UK diplomatic relations in 2023.

They use Boehmeria nivea yarn - a type of silk that Huong said was produced by a method not to harm silkworms. Their colorful fabric was dyed completely with natural materials, while patterns imbued with Vietnamese cultural characteristics were embroidered by hand.

Minh Thu, Vice Ambassador of Vietnam to the UK, said this ao dai collection was chosen to introduce to international and British friends not only the culture or ao dai of Vietnam but also its determination on environmental protection and green and sustainable development.

The Vietnamese delegation presented the ao dai collection "Journey to Prosperity" by designer Lan Huong. Photo: TTXVN

She noted the event was one of many programmes the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK had participated in to popularize images of the Southeast Asian nation, thereby helping promote investment, trade, and tourism cooperation with international partners.

Aside from showing national costumes, organizers also introduced many artworks, typical fashion products, and traditional dishes of countries.

They said they hope the event will be held annually to help connect diplomatic and local communities, popularise and preserve the cultural heritage of countries, and enrich cultural diversity in London.

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