Women in Da Nang Parade in Ao Dai, Welcoming Month of Women

A parade in Ao Dai, dance performance, cyclos, and bicycles parade are held by the Da Nang Union of Women to welcome March, the month of International Women's Day.

March 03, 2022 | 08:08

Women in Da Nang Parade in Ao Dai, Welcoming Month of Women

Women wearing ao dai in the cyclo parade. (Photo: Phu Nu Viet Nam)

The Danang Women's Union held the "Welcome March" series of events on March 1 to celebrate the 112th anniversary of International Women's Day, the 1982nd anniversary of the Hai Ba Trung uprising, and the 13th National Women's Congress.

The events are a response to Vietnamese Ao Dai Week in 2022, which takes place from March 1 to 8.

Da Nang women celebrate to Ao Dai Week 2022. (Photo: Phu Nu Viet Nam)

"Welcome March" events include many impressive activities such as Ao dai performance by designer Tuan Thi, sport and dance performance, Ao Dai parades on cyclos, and bicycles on the streets of Da Nang. Nearly 300 officials and members of the Da Nang women union join the events.

The program aims to call on the local community to preserve and honor the Vietnamese Ao Dai - deeply significant cultural symbol. At the same time, it demonstrates the dynamic, creative, and friendly characteristics of Da Nang people and advertises the city as a safe and attractive destination.

The Danang Women's Union members in ao dai. (Photo: Phu Nu Viet Nam)

Through the program, the Da Nang Women's Union calls on its members, as well as women in the locality to promote the image of Vietnamese women in the new era.

Vietnamese women in modern days are known for being knowledgeable, ethical, and responsible to their families and the fatherland. They have the self-reliance and aspiration to overcome difficulties to realize the country's missions.

Women in Da Nang, wearing ao dai, parade by cyclos on the city's main roads. (Photo: Phu Nu Viet Nam)

On this occasion, the Da Nang Women's Union encourages its officials and members to join the "Ao Dai Week" 2022. Officials in the city are recommended to wear ao dai to the office. Many activities have been held to honor the Vietnamese traditional costume.

Besides the women's union in Da Nang city, unions at the district level also celebrate "Ao Dai Week". Son Tra Women's Union is the first to join the "Graceful Ao Dai: Past and Present" contest. The union in Hai Chau district held a performance of ao dai made from recycled materials. Meanwhile, the organization in Tho Quang ward (Son Tra district) had a parade with women wearing ao dai while riding bicyles.

Hoang Thi Thu Huong, Chairwoman of the Da Nang Women's Union said: "Ao dai is the symbol and pride of Vietnamese people, the soul and characteristic of the nation. It demonstrates values of truth, goodness, and beauty. For international guests, whenever they see ao dai, they think of Vietnamese people, women, and culture."

Ao Dai Week is held t the beginning of March every year. The event is among the annual activities launched nationwide by the Vietnam Women's Union to raise the community's awareness and pride in the history and values of the Vietnamese ao dai.

The event is positively received by women across the country, building a joyful and exciting atmosphere, contributing to preserving and promoting Vietnamese cultural specialties.

Ao Dai Week 2022 takes place from March 1 to March 8 to welcome the 13th National Women's Congress, which is scheduled to take place from March 9 to 11, 2022 in Hanoi. As the week begins, although many provinces are affected by the pandemic, many women still wear ao dai to work or take photos with the costume for their social media posts.

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