Vietnamese Ao Dai - the beauty of Vietnamese women
(Baonghean.vn) - If the Japanese have Kimono, the Koreans have Hanbok, the Chinese have Cheongsam,... then the Vietnamese are proud to wear the national ao dai. Through the ups and downs of history, the ao dai has always been a symbol of beauty, culture and the pride of millions of Vietnamese people.
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| About 3,000 years ago, the image of the ao dai with two flowing, soft, fragile flaps like butterfly wings flying in the wind appeared on antiques such as the Ngoc Lu, Hoa Binh, Hoang Ha bronze drums, and on the Dao Thinh bronze jar. However, many opinions say that the ao dai was born during the time of Lord Nguyen Phuc Khoat in the 18th century. Photo: Thanh Vinh |
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| Through the ups and downs of history, the ao dai has changed somewhat, but the traditional costume of the Vietnamese people still retains its own unique characteristics without being confused with other cultures. Photo: Thanh Vinh |
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| Nowadays, the Ao Dai is not only a symbol of the image of the Vietnamese people but also contains the soul of the nation. Today, as society develops and there is strong exchange between different cultural regions, the women's Ao Dai continues to change. The design and structure of the traditional Ao Dai are still maintained, but there are changes in materials and sewing techniques to better suit modern life. Photo: Thanh Vinh |
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| Ao dai is a traditional costume, honoring the modesty and gentleness that exudes the charm and elegance of Vietnamese women. Photo: Thanh Vinh |
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| Ao dai is often worn on festivals, performances; or in environments that require formality and politeness; or as a female student uniform; in high schools or universities; or to represent the national costume in international relations. Most Vietnamese beauties choose ao dai for the national costume competition at international beauty contests. Photo: Thanh Vinh |
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| Not only a traditional costume, the ao dai also represents good moral and aesthetic values and is a precious heritage left by our ancestors that needs to be preserved and protected. Photo: Thanh Vinh |
