A mass performance in celebration of the Ao dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress) was held along Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street on March 4, attracting 3,000 people from different ages and careers.


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The event, themed “I Love Vietnam”, was part of activities for the ongoing fifth Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival.

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Miss Vietnam 2016 Do My Linh served as an ambassador for the festival.

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She looked stunning in a light pastel blue Ao dai.

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An old woman in an elegant red Ao dai performed at the event.

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A staff member of the Women's Union in District 4 said she was very proud to wear the exquisite national costume.

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As part of the event, 200 scholarships and fabric for Ao dai were presented to poor students with outstanding academic results.

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Many second-hand Ao dai were donated to less fortunate women.

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