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The special fashion programme called “Footsteps of Heritage” takes place at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Hanoi, on the evening of October 11, as part of the first Cultures of the World Festival.

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The event attracts the participation of ambassadors’ spouses from the United States, Japan, the Czech Republic, and Ukraine, who showcase Vietnamese Áo Dài designed by Anh Thu of the Áo Dài Ngan An brand.

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Each outfit is uniquely designed, combining the traditional Áo Dài with cultural motifs representing the ambassador’s home country.

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Indira Gumarova, spouse of the Czech ambassador, wears an Áo Dài adorned with Bohemian garnet stones, reflecting Czech culture.

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Yuki Ito, spouse of the Japanese ambassador, puts on a design inspired by the traditional kimono, incorporating Japan’s iconic red colour.

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Iryna Gaman, spouse of the Ukrainian ambassador, wears a design featuring the “Tree of Life”, symbolising generational bonds and human values.

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Suzuko Knapper, spouse of the US ambassador, wears an Áo Dài featuring the Grand Canyon, symbolising America’s natural beauty.

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Each design for the ambassadors’ spouses represents a cultural snapshot and conveys a message of friendship, mutual understanding, and the aspiration for peace among nations.

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Alongside its delicate designs, serving as cultural snapshots and messages of friendship, understanding, and the aspiration for peace, Anh Thu’s collection “Heritage in Hanoi” also represents a bridge between tradition and modernity.

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Motifs of Bát Tràng ceramics, the conical hat (nón lá), and the image of the pure lotus evoke the beauty of Vietnam celebrated in Trinh Cong Son’s music, reflecting the rich cultural depth of the ancient capital.

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Each design is not just a garment but a piece of Hanoi’s elegant and graceful memory.

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The collection “Heritage in Hanoi” collection tells a fashion story through each season of “Footsteps of Heritage.”

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The programme not only celebrates the beauty of Vietnamese Áo Dài but also serves as a cultural bridge, showcasing mutual respect and cultural exchange among nations.

Ambassadors’ spouses elegantly display Vietnam’s Áo Dài heritage

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