HCMC – The HCMC Party Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilization, the Political Division of Military Region 7 and the Vietnam Silk House Company jointly organized an artistic fashion program called “Soldier and Silk” on December 21, featuring numerous designs of ao dai (Vietnam’s traditional long dress).

The program was aimed at marking the 78th anniversary of the Vietnamese People’s Army.

The ao dai collections by designers Cong Huan, Cao Duy, Nguyen Thuy, Cao Minh Tien, Ngoc Thanh, Thien An, Le Kyo and Minh Hanh combined the image of soldiers and silk, reflecting the loyal friendship and solidarity among soldiers during wartime.

The ao dai show evoked memories of the historical period of building and protecting the country by the Vietnamese people, especially the soldiers who were dedicated to the people and the nation in the fight against invaders.

Over 500 soldiers and military workers and 200 officials and locals participate in the program The “Rice” collection by designer Cao Duy highlights images of rice and soldiers The “Rice” collection The “Green Leaf” collection by designer Nguyen Thuy The “Red Leaf” ao dai collection designed by Cao Minh Tien The ao dai collection of “The city’s starry night” by designer Thien An The “Soldier” ao dai designed by Minh Hanh