Ao Dai – Traditional Costumes Of Vietnamese Women For All Ages

The “Ao Dai” is not just only a costume but also an expression of identity and spirit of Viet Nam, and the soul of Vietnamese women.

The “Ao Dai” is a great work of art of the nation. In addition to the elegant beauty and structure, the hidden meanings are taught about “proper behavior” of the ancesors. The “Ao Dai” is also a result of the national identity and spirit of Viet Nam in a long history of Vietnam.

The “Ao Dai” is traditional dress of women in Viet Nam, hugging the body, having neckline and knee- length. It was sawn off at the hip, both the sensuous charm, not scanty but still shows the line of a young woman. “Where women Viet Nam – Vietnamese dresses there.” The “Ao Dai” is always chosen by Vietnamese women because it contributes to their beauty. Being said that the “Ao Dai” helped to promote Vietnam’s image around the world.

In Viet Nam, the “Ao Dai” is dresses for all ages. It has become the standard costume for formal occasions or national holidays, weddings, New Year’s Day, graduation day or in important events. Vietnamese children are also usually dressed in the “Ao Dai” for Holiday and New Year’s Day for a walking around town and visiting relatives, etc.

The “Ao Dai” is considered intangible cultural heritage of Viet Nam.


Nguyen Vu Phuoc

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Zinni is 14 months old. This is the first time she has been known about “International Children’s Day”, she is dressed in the beautiful “ao dai” to suite her small size and taken around the city center of Saigon, where she was born.

The central scene of the famous Notre Dame Cathedral has been in existence for hundreds of years. It is very easy to see women in “ao dai” go to the Notre Dame Cathedral to pray.

Saigon Central Post Office, is the place offers all kinds of traditional postal serviceswith the beautiful French architecture. In here, the staff wear the “ao dai”, creating a beautiful scence that Zinni is also present in.

Saigon Central Post Office..

The Municipal Theatre of Ho Chi Minh City is the place to hold important cultural events and shows that the “ao dai’ is always honored. Zinni’s mother always choose her “ao dai” as the main fashion apparel to continue the old generation and contribute to preserve the identity of Vietnamese women.

Pagodas in Saigon are also a cultural place people often visit to pray. It is easy to see women in “ao dai” in these places.

Nhà Rồng Habour is one of the famous monuments in Saigon. It is located along the main river of Saigon with the same name.

Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Head office

Have a good view of the traditional Ao Dai at War Remnants Museum

Vietnamese women always beautiful and prominent in the “ao dai” everywhere.

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