Ho Chi Minh City presents Vietnamese ‘ao dai’ to Belarusian women
The Ho Chi Minh City Women’s Union presented ‘ao dai’ (traditional Vietnamese long gown) to Belarusian women during a cultural exchange in Minsk in mid-September, strengthening ties between the two countries.
Vietnamese and Belarusian women wearing ‘ao dai’ (traditional Vietnamese long gown) pose for a group photo during a cultural exchange in Minsk, Belarus, September 2026. Photo: Ho Chi Minh City Women’s Union
As part of the 2026 international women’s exchange activities, the union hosted an ao dai showcase with the Minsk Women’s Union and female members of the Vietnamese community in Belarus.
The colorful gowns became a highlight of the event, symbolizing Vietnam’s cultural heritage and the elegance of Vietnamese women.
Organizers said the exchange aimed to deepen cultural understanding and friendship between women in Vietnam and Belarus.
Vietnamese and Belarusian women wearing ‘ao dai’ (traditional Vietnamese long gown) pose for group photos during a cultural exchange in Minsk, Belarus, September 2026. Photo: Ho Chi Minh City Women’s Union
The Ho Chi Minh City Women’s Union presented 83 sets of ao dai at the event, including 55 sets to Belarusian women, 20 sets to Vietnamese women living in Belarus, and eight sets to female staff at the Vietnamese Embassy in Minsk.
The gesture coincided with Belarus’s 2026 celebration honoring women, adding symbolic meaning to the exchange.
The Ho Chi Minh City Women’s Union expressed hope to expand connections with international women’s organizations, creating opportunities for women to share experiences, strengthen mutual understanding, and collaborate on community initiatives.
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