Vietnamese traditional dress wows spectators in Brunei
The Vietnamese traditional dress "Ao Dai" left a strong impression at the recent ASEAN Textile Exhibition held in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Timor Leste's Foreign Minister Bendito Freitas (third from right), and Timor Leste's Ambassador to Brunei Abel Guterres (far right), pose for a commemorative photo at the Vietnamese Embassy's exhibition space in Brunei. (Photo: Vietnamese Embassy in Brunei)
Hanoi (VNA) ♛– The Vietnamese traditional dress "Ao Dai" left a strong impression at the recent ASEAN Textile Exhibition held in Bandar Seri Begawan.
The event, organised by ASEAN embassies in Brunei and Timor Leste in collaboration with the Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) and the ASEAN Youth Network Brunei, saw the participation of Crown Prince of Brunei.
At the exhibition, ASEAN countries showcased their traditional garments and textiles, drawing significant attention from local and international visitors.
The Vietnamese Embassy's booth displayed "Ao Dai", the ancient five-flap robe, and modern variations.
The traditional dress, symbolising the beauty of Vietnamese women and culture, received widespread admiration. Vietnamese expatriates continue to cherish and promote "Ao Dai" as a way to connect with their heritage and popularise Vietnam to the world.
In addition, the Vietnamese booth also featured handicrafts such as bamboo and rattan products provided by Vietnamese businesses in Brunei.
The ASEAN Textile Exhibition, held from August 22-24, commemorated the 57th founding anniversary of ASEAN. The Vietnamese Embassy took the occasion to promote the Vietnamese culture and strengthen ties with Brunei, in line with the 2023-2027 Comprehensive Partnership Action Plan between the two nations./.
The wearing of “ao dai” (traditional long dress) costume and tailoring craft of the dress has been recognised as a national intangible heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the fourth such recognition in the central province.
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