Under the motto “Vietnamese culture lives on in the flat world”, the programme will showcase the traditional cultural values of Vietnamese people, and a highly anticipated ao dai will be held on the street.

The show attracts famous designers and impressive ao dai collections, including ‘Con cong’ (Peacock) by Miss and designer Ngoc Han, ‘Sac Hoa’ (Flower beauty) by designer Vo Trinh Hoai Nam, ‘Sen’ (Lotus) by Trinh Fashion and ‘Hoa Tuy Lip’ (Tulip) by designer Diego.

Audiences can immerse themselves in a traditional music space with performances by singer Pham Thi Hue from the Thang Long Ca Tru Club and the Thonart traditional music band.

In addition, a calligraphy show by famous calligrapher Kieu Quoc Khanh to write directly on ao dai designed by Do Trinh Hoai Nam will take place, together with a ceramic exhibition titled ‘Sen dem’ (Night Lotus) by artisan Tran Duc Tan from Bat Trang ceramic village.

The programme aims to uphold national pride and the love for traditional values in order to preserve and promote Vietnamese cultural identities, creating a bridge between traditional and contemporary arts and contributing to diversifying cultural activities in the pedestrian streets.

Week of Ao Dai held at HCM City Book Street

A week of Ao dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) is being held at the Book Street on Nguyen Van Binh road in Ho Chi Minh City.

The event features a collection of Ao dai by designer Trinh Hoang Dieu, younger sister of the late composer Trinh Cong Son who is one of the Vietnam’s most famous and

beloved songwriters.

The display also present music lovers  writings about Trinh Cong Son, an exclusive issue of Thu tinh gui mot nguoi (Love Letter to a Person), and a book of letters and

images that the musician sent to Ngo Vu Dao Anh, the leading female character in most of his songs composed in the 1964-1989 period.

In addition, a concert commemorating the late musician Trinh Cong Son will be organized on April 1.

The exhibition aims to respond the third HCM City Ao Dai Festival and honor the great musician whose love songs have won the hearts of so many fans for generations.

The event will run until April 3.