The event, taking place on Vietnam's National Day, is a celebration of the country's beloved Ao Dai and Hanoi's rich cultural heritage. It promises to be a spectacular showcase of traditional Vietnamese elegance and a proud moment for the nation.
The “Ao Dai: A Cultural Journey Through Hanoi” event was a spectacular cultural program that took place on September 1, 2024, organized by the Hanoi Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Thang Long Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center and the Vietnamese Village Communal House Club.
This unique event attracted over 100 participants, who proudly donned the traditional Ao Dai and embarked on a 12.5-kilometer bicycle parade through the heart of Hanoi. The route took them past some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, the Monument to Heroes and Martyrs, and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, to name a few.
The Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Tourism, Tran Trung Hieu, shared the event’s purpose: to showcase the unique appeal of Hanoi’s tourist destinations and boost local tourism. He emphasized the special significance of exploring Hanoi’s cultural heritage while cycling and wearing the elegant Ao Dai, creating a powerful connection between tourism and heritage.
Stella Ciorra, President of the Friends of Vietnam Heritage, expressed her pride and passion for wearing the traditional Vietnamese Ao Dai and exploring the country’s rich heritage. She believed that this journey would offer her a fresh and fascinating perspective.
The event served as a prelude to the much-anticipated “Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2024,” scheduled to take place from October 4 to 6. It promised to be a celebration of Hanoi’s culture and traditions, with the elegant Ao Dai taking center stage.
Tran Trung Hieu, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Tourism, delivers a speech to commence the program. Photo: Huy Pham/The Hanoi Times
The event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of officials and residents alike.
The bicycle parade commenced at the Doan Mon Gate of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel.
This meaningful cultural event brought joy and celebration to the city on the occasion of Vietnam’s National Day, September 2.
A graceful woman adorned in the elegant Vietnamese Ao Dai, a symbol of the country’s traditional beauty.
The event successfully stimulated and promoted Hanoi’s tourism industry.
The parade received overwhelming support and enthusiasm from the people of Hanoi.
The bicycle parade made its way across the iconic Long Bien Bridge, one of Hanoi’s most beloved landmarks.
The program successfully highlighted the unique and captivating attractions that Hanoi has to offer to visitors.
The parade made a stop at the historic Quan Chuong Gate, one of Hanoi’s ancient entrances.
The cyclists paused in front of the Long Bien Railway Station, a testament to Hanoi’s rich historical infrastructure.
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