As part of the performance, Dr. Phan Bich Thien, President of the Vietnam Women’s Union in Hungary, on behalf of the Vietnamese community, presented Miklósa Erika with a handcrafted ao dai made by a Vietnamese artisan.

The event was part of the “Vietnamese Ao Dai Culture Month in Europe,” launched by the Vietnamese Women’s Forum in Europe and the Ao Dai Heritage Club under the Vietnam Ao Dai Culture Association. The initiative aims to honor the ao dai as a symbol of Vietnamese identity and soul, while highlighting the active and creative role of Vietnamese women in promoting national culture globally.

This marked the first occasion where a Vietnamese ao dai performance was seamlessly woven into the setting of a prestigious international concert in Hungary. It represents an innovative and elegant approach to cultural diplomacy and Vietnam's international cultural outreach.

The ao dai performance that opened the concert left a lasting impression on both Hungarian and international audiences. Traditional costumes, flowing and graceful ao dai silhouettes under concert lights, created a unique fusion between European classical music and Eastern aesthetics. The show also highlighted the elegance, sophistication, and confidence of Vietnamese women in the era of global integration.

During the event, Dr. Phan Bich Thien presented a meticulously handcrafted ao dai to artist Miklósa Erika. The meaningful gift not only honored Vietnamese culture but also symbolized the friendship between the peoples of Vietnam and Hungary.

Dr. Thien emphasized, “Showcasing the Vietnamese ao dai in the context of a concert featuring a globally acclaimed artist is a novel way to promote Vietnamese cultural values. This is not merely a cultural activity, but a refined and effective method of sharing Vietnamese beauty and integrating it deeply into the global cultural flow.”

Artist Miklósa Erika expressed her gratitude for receiving such a special gift. She shared that she could sense “the soul and spirit of Vietnam” in every detail of the ao dai and promised to wear it in upcoming performances and cultural exchanges.

This event not only promoted the image of Vietnam and its people to international friends but also served as a vivid testament to the spirit of integration, creativity, and confidence of Vietnamese women in Hungary and across Europe. The Vietnamese ao dai continues to shine, carrying national pride and helping define Vietnamese cultural values on the world stage.

Thai An