Ao Dai of days gone by
Ao Dai, a long gown with buttons down the front that is worn with trousers has become the national symbol of feminine beauty and a source of national pride for the Vietnamese people.
On the occasion of Vietnamese Women’s Day, let’s take a look back at photos of the graceful Ao Dai on the streets of Saigon taken in 1961 by US Life magazine photographers.
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A woman carrying her baby on the street. |
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Two young ladies wearing Non la (Vietnamese conical hat) and Ao Dai. |
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Ao Dai are dresses for all ages. It has become the standard costume for any important or formal occasion such as a national holiday or a traditional festival. |
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Ao Dai is also considered an intangible cultural heritage. |
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A plain white Ao Dai is a common high school outfit. |
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