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Performing ao dai in Hoi An ancient town

QUANG NAM – Performance “Street shape” in the shimmering light of the old town is welcomed by many tourists.

Fashion show “Street shape” took place for the first time on January 2, in the archery area of ​​the Covered Bridge, An Hoi bridge and roads in the old town. This is one of the activities of the project “Wake up Hoi An”, organized by the city government and the business community, to attract tourists, restore tourism.

The show is held at 17:30 every Saturday, with many different themes and performances. At the beginning of the program, artists performed traditional ao dai and ancient ao dai, along with bicycles and cycloids around the old town area. The flowing ao dai in harmony with the ancient and quiet beauty has created a new vitality for the old town, after the effects of epidemics and natural disasters.

The performers in white ao dai and conical hats hang lights like the lighting of the old town.

Ao Dai show and activities are held to convey the message, Hoi City is a safe and attractive destination for visitors. Each year, Hoi An welcomes about 5 million visitors. In 2020, due to the impact of the epidemic, the number of tourists will drop seriously, a series of businesses have to close, making the old town deserted and empty.

The props for the performance are the typical iron-frame lanterns of Hoi An.

At Cau pagoda arc, crowds of people and visitors enjoy the performance of innovative ao dai and traditional ao dai.

The actors shine in ao dai at Cau pagoda.

The second ao dai show, on the evening of January 9, brought the theme “Back to the domain of heritage”. The designs of the ao dai describe Vietnam’s cultural heritage, natural heritages and iconic works.

Representatives of Center of Culture – Sports and Broadcasting – City Television. Hoi An said, through 2 shows, the program received a large response from the people and visitors. Many visitors choose Saturday night to go to the old town, visit and enjoy this art show.

Hoi An Bridge is where the actors perform 20 Ao Dai collections, designed in the style of ao dai in the 1930s. The dresses are contemporary style of the Queen Nam Phuong, on the Vietnamese silk background .

To welcome visitors to Hoi An in 2021, the old town space is decorated with many lamps on tile roofs, flowers and lanterns along the main roads and in small alleyways. In addition, on the weekends, there will be many programs such as light shows on the walls, alleys, folk games, eco-friendly flowers …

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Photo: Duy Hau

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