The Lotus Blooms: A Festival Unveiled in the Historic Hue Imperial City



The festival featured a fashion show with ‘Ao Dai’ traditional long dresses designed by local artist Viet Bao, culinary demonstrations of Hue lotus specialties by chef Mai Thi Tra, and vegetarian cuisine from An Nhien restaurant’s head chef.


White lotus tea, a delicate and fragrant beverage.


Local authorities were present at the event, showing their support and engagement.


A unique artistic performance, part of the festival’s entertainment.



The ‘Ao Dai’ costumes featured elegant lotus flower prints.


Paper lotus flowers, a creative and eye-catching exhibition piece.


Local Hue girls wore ‘Ao Dai’ dresses with lotus flower prints, a beautiful combination of tradition and nature.


Nguyen Van Phuc, director of the Thua Thien-Hue provincial Department of Tourism, spoke at the opening ceremony, highlighting the festival’s goal to honor the Hue lotus and introduce its culinary delights to a wide audience, including international guests.


Delegates and tourists enjoyed tasting a variety of dishes at the festival’s food booths.


The festival is envisioned to become an annual event, enhancing the local tourism industry and adding a unique attraction to the Hue Festival in the years to come.
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Hanoi woman spreads love for Ao Dai



Whenever wearing Vietnamese traditional long dress, ao dài, all Vietnamese women feel the special beauty and attractiveness of the costume. Ao Dai, for them, is not only a kind of dress but also a way to express their emotion and feeling. Let’s meet a Hanoi woman who shares a special love for Ao Dai!

Hanoi: Festival features traditional silk weaving



NDO/VNA – Traditional silk weaving is being highlighted at the Van Phuc Culture – Tourism – Trading Handicraft Village Festival, which opened in Van Phuc silk village in the suburb of Hanoi on November 8.

Vietnam’s First Ao dai Museum



A museum dedicated to showcasing only Ao dai (a traditional Vietnamese dress) through various periods and the process of making them has opened in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 9.

Festival honouring traditional Vietnamese crafts to open in Hue this April



NDO – The Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2019 will take place in Hue imperial city from April 26 to May 2 with the spotlight on the quintessence of traditional Vietnamese crafts.

Event Series Celebrates Hanoi’s Vibrant Cultural Heritage in the Old Quarter



NDO – A programme will be held from November 17 to 26 in the Hanoi Old Quarter to honour the capital city’s cultural heritages.

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