'Ao Dai Returns to the Homeland', Photographer Brings Ao Dai to Life

Kieng Can said he wore Ao Dai by 7 famous Vietnamese designers including Le Thanh Hoa, Ha Linh Thu, Vu Viet Ha , Hoang Minh Ha , Nguyen Minh Cong, Truong Thanh Long and Tuan Tran in the photo series. The space of the photo series Ao Dai ve den huong huong is the green rice fields, hidden mountain ranges, ancient Khmer pagoda... in the Bay Nui area (Tri Ton district, An Giang) where he was born and raised.

This special photo project originates from the 8X fashion photographer's love for his homeland. He wants to honor Vietnamese ao dai and spread his love for his homeland, bringing ao dai into everyday life.

PHOTO: HOT CAM, HUYNH DAFF

Sunset on the “silk roads” dyed in romantic gold; images of rivers, morning glory fields, fields, mountain ranges, interactions with people… appear in a romantic and fashionable look.

PHOTO: HOT CAM, HUYNH DAFF

From the role of a cameraman capturing beautiful images for famous supermodels and beauty queens, the 8X changed roles to become an ao dai model and at the same time guide young photographers in their work.

PHOTO: HOT CAM, HUYNH DAFF

Ao dai by designer Hoang Minh Ha

PHOTO: HOT CAM, HUYNH DAFF

PHOTO: HOT CAM, HUYNH DAFF

Kien Can said that the Ao Dai photo series in the homeland in previous years had a huge impact on Ao Dai fashion lovers and photography gave him more enthusiasm. This photo series was taken by him and his young colleagues in early 2025.

PHOTO: HOT CAM, HUYNH DAFF

PHOTO: HOT CAM, HUYNH DAFF

Each Ao Dai has its own unique features that create its own fashion personality. Although the materials, patterns, colors and shapes of each design are different, they all share the same pride in Vietnamese Ao Dai, in cultural identity and are the intersection between tradition and modernity.

PHOTO: HOT CAM, HUYNH DAFF

Nostalgic photo frames honor the value of space, architecture and unique motifs combined with the beauty of colorful Ao Dai costumes.

PHOTO: HOT CAM, HUYNH DAFF

Kien Can said he is proud to have been a lecturer in the field of Culture and Tourism before becoming a famous photographer. He always wants to combine the values ​​he has experienced in culture, tourism and fashion photography to create meaningful messages for the field he is working and contributing to.

The landmarks and beautiful landscapes of the Bay Nui region, An Giang appear extremely impressive and beautiful through every angle of the photo, the way of handling light and color, and 7 unique Ao Dai designs.

PHOTO: HOT CAM, HUYNH DAFF

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/thoi-trang-tre/ao-dai-ve-tren-que-huong-nhiep-anh-gia-dua-ao-dai-vao-cuoc-song-185250326160331369.htm