(VOV) -Ho Chi Minh City’s War Remnants Museum has launched an exhibition on November 22 tracing the history of Vietnam’s iconic long dress Ao Dai during wartime.
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The exhibition, open until December 17, was part of activities marking Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23).
Visitors can admire the variety of Ao Dai styles worn by women who joined the past struggles against foreign invaders.
Dozens of exhibited artifacts and documents offer insights into the daily lives and revolutionary sacrifices of Vietnamese women during wartime.
The Museum’s organising board also introduced a collection of Ao Dai from a variety of different historical periods.
Some photos taken at the exhibition:
Former Vice State President Nguyen Thi Binh wears Ao Dai during Geneva Agreement talks with foreign partners
Nguyen Thị Binh wearing Ao Dai at international diplomatic events
Former political prisoner Nguyen Thi Phi Van's Ao Dai
A traditional wedding Ao Dai of Southern Vietnam
Ao Dai worn by Vietnamese women during wartime
Đăng ký: VietNam News
