How wonderfully Hanoian! Hundreds of young cyclists dressed in vintage Ao Dai take to the streets on October 17 with their bikes. As well, 50 artists follow, cycling on old fashioned cyclos.


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It’s all part of the closing festivities of the 2016 Hanoi Ao Dai Festival (October 14-16)




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The route sees riders wearing vintage outfits cycle from Hoang Dieu, Dien Bien Phu, Doc Lap, Phan Dinh Phung to Hoang Dieu streets





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More than 200 young ladies take to the streets in well-pressed Ao Dai carrying flowers, and cycle through the city's iconic landmarks





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A parade of 50 cyclos carrying 50 artists follow the young ladies on bikes




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Miss Ngoc Han




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The riders exude the radiance, innocence and elegance of Hanoi today




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Fashion designer Chula




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