Hue Ao Dai Week 2025: A Celebration of Tradition, Culture, and Elegance

A new highlight of this year’s Ao Dai Week will be the

 "Hundred Flowers Walk" featuring traditional Vietnamese attire

Hue, the ancient capital of Vietnam, is set to host the Hue Community Ao Dai Week 2025 from June 6th to June 15th, a spectacular event showcasing the beauty and significance of the Ao Dai, Vietnam’s iconic national dress. This week-long celebration, taking place in the districts of Phu Xuan and Thuan Hoa, as well as various towns and communes, is part of the broader Visit Vietnam Year - Hue 2025 initiative. Through this event, Hue will highlight its cultural heritage and its pivotal role in preserving and promoting the Ao Dai, while simultaneously stimulating tourism in the region.

A Week of Cultural Immersion and Stunning Fashion

One of the key highlights of the Hue Ao Dai Week will be a series of eye-catching events and activities that bring together the elegant Ao Dai with the city’s rich history and natural beauty. The event will culminate in the Hue Ao Dai Art Program, an artistic showcase held on the evening of June 6th at the iconic An Dinh Palace. This will be a stunning presentation that blends fashion, culture, and history in a celebration of Hue’s unique place in Vietnam’s heritage.

Throughout the week, visitors can immerse themselves in the elegance and tradition of the Ao Dai, exploring how this dress, with its graceful silhouette, has evolved over time while remaining a symbol of Vietnamese identity. The Ao Dai's deep roots in Hue, the city that helped shape its history, will be celebrated through various performances and exhibitions designed to share the story of this cherished garment.

“Ao Dai through the Streets” - A Cycling Parade with a Purpose

On the morning of June 7th, the “Ao Dai through the Streets” cycling event will bring a unique twist to the festival, combining environmental awareness with fashion. The parade will begin at the Quoc Hoc Stele, passing through iconic sites like Le Loi Street, Ga Bridge, and the Truong Tien Bridge, before looping back to its starting point. This vibrant cycling parade, with participants dressed in colorful Ao Dais, aims to draw attention to environmental issues while celebrating the beauty of the traditional attire.

This event promises to be a colorful and eco-conscious spectacle, with hundreds of locals and visitors cycling through the ancient streets of Hue, all adorned in the timeless Ao Dai. It’s an excellent opportunity for tourists and residents alike to see the city in a whole new light, as this parade weaves together fashion, tradition, and sustainability.

The “Hundred Flowers Walk” - Traditional Attire in Motion

The Hundred Flowers Walk, taking place on the afternoon of June 8th, will be another unmissable event of the week. This procession will feature participants donning a variety of traditional Vietnamese garments, including the Ao Dai, walking from the Nghenh Luong Dinh Pavilion to Le Duan Street, and then along the banks of the Perfume River to the Truong Tien Bridge. The vibrant parade will celebrate the diversity and beauty of Vietnam's traditional attire, while paying homage to the Ao Dai as the centerpiece of Vietnamese cultural heritage.

A Full Schedule of Art, Education, and Reverence

Hue Community Ao Dai Week 2025

will feature a cycling parade

Hue Ao Dai Week 2025 will be packed with enriching experiences for attendees. The event schedule includes “Ao Dai Journeys to the Roots”, an educational journey through the history of the Ao Dai, and the “Ao Dai - The Brilliant Colors of the Ancient Capital” art performance, which will highlight Hue’s cultural significance and its association with the garment. Visitors can also enjoy a dynamic flashmob performance featuring Ao Dai in the streets, or take part in the Ao Dai in Schools seminar to learn about the significance of the dress in modern education and culture.

In addition, there will be an art exhibition showcasing Ao Dai collections, including the “Applying the Art of Diem Phung Thi” exhibition, which focuses on the work of the legendary artist who helped popularize Ao Dai as an art form. The week will also include reverent ceremonies such as incense offerings at the tombs of significant historical figures, like Lord Nguyen Phuc Khoat and Emperor Minh Mang, both of whom played crucial roles in the development of the Ao Dai as a symbol of Vietnamese identity.

Celebrating Hue - The Capital of Ao Dai

The culmination of Hue Ao Dai Week will affirm Hue’s position as the “Capital of Ao Dai”, cementing the city’s status as a premier destination for those interested in Vietnamese culture, history, and fashion. The festival is expected to draw thousands of participants, including locals, tourists, and cultural enthusiasts, all coming together to honor the Ao Dai and celebrate Hue’s cultural contributions to the world.

For more information about the Hue Ao Dai Week 2025 and to plan your visit, please visit www.huetourism.gov.vn.