From June 6 to June 15, the Hue Community Ao Dai Week – one of the most remarkable events within the framework of the Hue Festival Summer 2025 – will officially take place, featuring 16 diverse activities across various culturally and historically significant landmarks of the former imperial capital.
This is not only a celebration honoring the traditional Vietnamese Ao Dai but also a heartfelt occasion for the community to share and spread national cultural values through emotional and memorable journeys.
Kicking off the series is the special art performance “Hue Ao Dai”, scheduled for 7:00 PM on June 6 at An Dinh Palace (Nguyen Hue Street, Thuan Hoa District). As part of the National Tourism Year 2025, this event brings together exclusive Ao Dai collections and performances deeply infused with the spirit of the ancient capital.
Additionally, a traditional Ao Dai tailoring exhibition will be held from June 5 to 8 at the An Dinh Palace grounds. Visitors and locals alike will have the opportunity to witness the craftsmanship of Ao Dai making, interact with artisans, and learn about the garment’s rich history.
Community Colors of Hue Festival – Ao Dai Spreads Throughout the Streets
At 6:00 AM on June 7, the plaza in front of Quoc Hoc Hue High School for the Gifted will come alive with the environmentally-themed cycling event “Ao Dai through the Streets.” The bike parade will travel through major roads such as Le Loi, Ga Bridge, Da Vien Bridge, and Truong Tien Bridge, creating a vibrant spectacle of Ao Dai flowing through the city.
That same afternoon, at 2:00 PM, the “Ao Dai Pilgrimage to the Roots” will take participants to the Tombs of Truong Thai and Minh Mang in Phu Xuan District – a tribute to the ancestors who contributed to shaping the soul of Hue’s Ao Dai.
At 7:30 PM, the art show “Colors of Culture”, organized by VKStar Corporation, will once again illuminate An Dinh Palace with regional cultural performances, emphasizing the Ao Dai’s beauty in modern life.
June 8 marks a day of parades. At 4:00 PM, “Viet Phong Convergence” of Hue Festival will begin at Nghinh Luong Pavilion, parading along famous pedestrian streets by the Perfume River. Later at 7:00 PM, the show “Ao Dai – The Hue Heritage Colors” at 23-25 Le Loi Street will highlight Hue’s role as a center of cultural innovation.
On June 9 at 5:30 PM, a flash mob “Ao Dai in the Streets” at Nghinh Luong Pavilion will bring a youthful, modern vibe. This will be followed by meaningful events such as the seminar “Ao Dai in Schools” on June 10 at Quoc Hoc High School and the children’s painting exhibition “Ao Dai and Childhood” on June 11 at Hue City Library.
On June 12, the event “Ao Dai Dance” of Hue Festival will take place at 6:00 PM in the Quoc Hoc Square, continuing the festive atmosphere.
On June 13, an exhibition and fashion show titled “Applied Art of Diem Phung Thi” will be held at the Diem Phung Thi Art Space – a unique blend of fashion and contemporary fine arts.
The morning of June 14 will bring visitors to Phuoc Tich Ancient Village, featuring “Ao Dai with Phuoc Tich Pottery,” a countryside market, and the parade “Ao Dai Returns to Heritage” – a beautiful synergy of fashion and rural tradition.
That evening, at 7:00 PM, “Ao Dai – A Child’s Joy” will take place at the Hue Children’s Cultural House, concluding with a parade and community program for children and families.
On the final day, June 15, a solemn incense-offering ceremony will be held at Truong Thai Tomb, followed by a commemorative parade honoring historical figures such as Vo Vuong Nguyen Phuc Khoat and Emperor Minh Mang.
The Hue Community Ao Dai Week 2025 of Hue Festival will officially close at 8:00 PM the same day with a grand closing ceremony along the Perfume River, across from Quoc Hoc High School – a symbolic location that hosted many of the week’s community cultural activities.
With 16 consecutive events over 10 days, the Hue Community Ao Dai Week 2025 is more than a platform for Ao Dai promotion – it is a celebration of traditional culture, inviting the community to participate in preserving and enhancing Vietnamese heritage in modern life.
Hue Festival Summer 2025 is made even more radiant and unforgettable by this celebration, reaffirming Hue’s reputation as a distinguished cultural center of Vietnam and a must-visit destination for travelers.
Source: Cong Ly Newspaper
Photos: Festival Huế
