The Center for Cultural and Scientific Activities of Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam coordinated with designer Minh Hanh to introduce the fashion show "Where I Was Born", with the participation of 18 famous designers in Vietnam. The designers's personal stories about Ao Dai brought many interesting facts about Vietnamese culture. A special feature of the event is that the program featured 3D light mapping combined with an Ao Dai performance on January 5.

The program "Where I was born" will be a cultural story, combining a light show with an ao dai fashion show. Photo: Hoang Quyen

18 ao dai designers and brands participating in the show included: Thanh Thuy, Cao Minh Tien, Trinh Bich Thuy, Duy Nguyen, Silky Viet Nam, Che Quyet Tien, Giang Doan, Phuong Thao, Ngoc Han, Laura - Chula, Tran Thien Khanh, Viet Bao, Hue Thi, Nguyen Thuy, Trung Beret, Minh Hanh, Cong Huan, and Cao Duy.

Director of the Center for Cultural and Scientific Activities of the Temple of Literature - Le Xuan Kieu said that this is an event to welcome the new year, and other cultural activities to increase the tourist experience.

“The 3D mapping light projection program combined with the traditional Ao Dai performance not only honors the heritage value of the Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam but also the beauty of Ao Dai. In the show, the story of Ao Dai from many different regions will be told in an artistic space of music and light, bringing visitors an attractive and different experience,” Le Xuan Kieu shared.

The program on the evening of January 5 is an opportunity to honor Ao Dai and showcase its cultural values. Photo: Vietnamnet

Designer Minh Hanh introduced a collection of ao dai with brocade materials bearing the mark of the land and people of the Central Highlands while designer Thanh Thuy brought Ao Dai with motifs and shapes of ban flowers - a typical flower of Dien Bien, where she was born. The fashion of Ho Chi Minh City was represented by designer Cong Huan.

Designer Trinh Bich Thuy told the story of Hanoi's winter through a collection of Ao Dai combined with cotton–padded coats. Duy Nguyen's designs celebrate the beauty of the Hanoian countryside with a collection of handmade ao dai typical of Thach Xa craft village, Ung Hoa.

Sharing about the show, designer Minh Hanh, the program director, expressed that the art program "Where I Was Born" is not simply a fashion show but also a cultural story of Vietnam. Photo: Baotintuc

Sharing about the show, designer Minh Hanh, the program director, expressed that the art program "Where I Was Born" is not simply a fashion show but also a cultural story of Vietnam. Each different land will have its own stories about Ao Dai.

Upcoming Foreigner-Friendly Exhibitions in Hanoi Read on to discover new and exciting exhibtions in the Vietnam's capital, from history archives to fine arts collection. There is something for everyone to ...

90 Students Receive Hessen State Scholarships 90 outstanding students in Hanoi received Hessen scholarships.

Indian Friends Visit Quoc Tu Giam, Try Woodblock Printing On their visit to Hanoi, the delegation of the Indian Society for Cultural Co-operation and Friendship visited the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam ...