Fashion show 'Hanoi Heritage' - Heritage journey told in the language of Ao Dai

(PLVN) - On the evening of May 31, 2025, in Hanoi, in the sacred and ancient space of Thang Long Imperial Citadel - World Cultural Heritage, the Fashion Show "Hanoi Heritage" took place full of emotion. The event was organized by the Hanoi Department of Tourism in coordination with the Vietnam Ao Dai Culture Club, a special artistic highlight in the series of activities to promote tourism in the capital in 2025.

Ao Dai – the language of heritage

Not simply a fashion show, “Hanoi Heritage” is a storytelling journey through the ao dai – where time, space, memories and culture are recreated through every needle and thread, every brocade pattern and every poetic catwalk step.

The audience at the Imperial Citadel was led into an artistic space imbued with tradition with 8 typical Ao Dai collections by talented designers - who not only work with creativity, but also with a heart that loves heritage:

“12 Seasons of Hanoi Flowers” by designer Hoang Ly takes viewers lost in the four seasons of flowers in Thang Long land – from the gentle Nhat Tan peach blossoms to the pure West Lake lotus.

Thuy Le with "A Thousand Years of Memory" evokes the depth of Hanoi's history through somber colors, mossy motifs and luxurious classic design.

Fragrance Fabric comes from “Kinh Ky Pho Hien”, a unique cultural exchange between two ancient lands through every exquisite hand-embroidered detail.

Designer Huong Handy – “To Nu Chan May”: Breathing the soul of folk paintings into the ao dai, honoring the beauty of Vietnamese women over time.

Luan Nguyen and “Vietnamese Soul” convey national identity through traditional motifs: Lac birds, bronze drums, brocade…

Designer Thien Vu made his mark with the collection "Returning to the Heritage Region".

Le Thao - Creative Director of the brand Silk and Kim - brings the soaring "Linh Vu" collection, evoking the soul of a thousand-year heritage.

Designer Do Nhu Quynh with the collection "For Peace ", sends a message of love, solidarity and sustainability - a humane voice in a changing world.

Vietnamese beauty in all ages

The special feature of the program is the appearance of a multi-generational cast of models: from beauty queens, kings, to child models and middle-aged models - representing the diverse, friendly and tolerant beauty of the Vietnamese people. Each step on the catwalk is not only a performance of Ao Dai, but also a message of pride, identity and the inheritance of traditional values in the new era.

In addition, People's Artist Vi Hoa - an artist who has devoted his whole life to folk music - brought a unique performance, evoking emotions and cultural depth to the entire program.

When heritage lives with the present

Choosing Thang Long Imperial Citadel as the stage, “Hanoi Heritage” is not only a fashion show, but also a blend of fashion, history and national pride. The ancient space here seems to support each step of the Ao Dai, helping traditional cultural values to come alive, closer to today’s public.

Sharing at the event, a representative of the Hanoi Department of Tourism emphasized: "We hope that each art program like 'Hanoi Heritage' will not only be a tourist highlight, but also a cultural bridge, bringing heritage closer to the community, especially the young generation."

Heritage – an endless source of inspiration

“Hanoi Heritage” ended with long applause and admiring eyes from the audience. But the emotions and messages that the program left behind will certainly continue to spread: Heritage is not only what has passed, but also an endless source of inspiration for creativity, preservation and pride.

Thanh Tam

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