HCM City, March 13 -- The Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival has flourished for over a decade, leaving a lasting impression on residents and tourists alike.

Today, the elegant Vietnamese ao dai is not only a cherished tradition but also embraced enthusiastically by locals in everyday life and becomes a powerful symbol of the city's vibrant tourism scene.

Ao dai in everyday life

For My Trang, an office worker in District 1, her colourful collection of ao dai holds special meaning. It's a treasured asset, she said, recalling how her participation in the Ao Dai Festival fuelled her passion for the garment. Whether during holidays, Tet celebrations, or formal events, Trang never misses the opportunity to showcase her stunning ao dai designs....