Impressions of the festival night "Da Lat - Flowers and You"
Báo Dân trí•25/12/2024
(Dan Tri) - The Ao Dai Festival of Da Lat city with the theme "Da Lat - Flowers and You" officially opened in front of the 3/4 Theater in Hoa Binh Area, marking a memorable event in the series of activities of the 10th Da Lat Flower Festival.
The event was organized by the Women's Union of Da Lat City under the direction of the People's Committee of Da Lat City with the aim of preserving and promoting traditional and modern ao dai, while honoring the gentle beauty of Da Lat women in particular and Vietnamese women in general. With the message "Ao Dai for all", the festival not only honors the traditional Ao Dai but also affirms the beauty of Vietnamese women through impressive performances. The festival will be divided into three main chapters, each telling a special story about the development of Da Lat associated with the ao dai. The first chapter "Flowers from all directions" takes the audience back to the early years of Da Lat, when people from the three regions of the North - Central - South came here bringing with them the typical colors of the ao dai. The second chapter "Flower of Knowledge" recreates a Dalat of the old days, with images of female students in traditional ao dai, and the story of the formation of Hoa Binh area, known as the cultural and educational center of the city. One of the most touching moments was the performance of a veteran couple and his wife from the rear, recreating a belated "wedding" after many years apart.
Chapter three "Flowers of the Era" opens up a modern space, a cultural exchange between East and West with collections by famous designers such as Vu Viet Ha, Tran Thien Khanh and Adrian Anh Tuan. The grand appearance of Ao Dai Ambassadors who are supermodels, beauty queens and runners-up creates a beautiful picture of the beauty of Vietnamese women. The highlight of the festival is an "ao dai collection" that will be displayed by hundreds of drones in the sky, creating a unique visual experience like never before. Preparations were carried out carefully from around 4pm on the same day. 300 drones fly over Da Lat sky, creating iconic images of the city of thousands of flowers. Ms. Thanh Thuy (Ward 4, Da Lat City) shared: ''Da Lat is already beautiful, but today the Ao Dai festival makes the city even more splendid. I feel proud when seeing the graceful, gentle Ao Dai through the performances''. The performance "A Round of Vietnam" by singer Tung Duong left many emotions in the hearts of viewers. Many tourists were excited to join in the festival atmosphere. Emily from the US shared: ''I came to Da Lat to explore the natural beauty and culture of Vietnam, and the Ao Dai festival made my trip even more special. I was really surprised to see Ao Dai performed in such an artistic space. The beautiful Ao Dai, combined with the atmosphere of Da Lat, created a wonderful harmony''. The event attracted more than 15,000 spectators, filling the stage space and surrounding streets. Ms. Phan Thi Xuan Thao - President of the Women's Union of Da Lat City, Head of the Festival Organizing Committee, emphasized: "The 2024 Da Lat City Ao Dai Festival is not only a simple cultural event, but also an opportunity for us to honor and spread the beauty of traditional Vietnamese costumes. We hope that the festival will be the starting point for a strong Ao Dai wearing movement in Da Lat, contributing to creating a unique cultural feature of this city".
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