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The event, organized by young enthusiasts of Vietnamese traditional costumes, showcased various traditional garments including nhat binh (square-collared garb), ngu than (a five-paneled aristocratic gown from the 19th and early-20th centuries), and ao dai (Vietnam’s traditional long gown), among others, as well as traditional hats. Foreign tourists were impressed by young people dressed in unique and colorful traditional outfits. Many of them used their smartphones or cameras to capture the essence of the event, which was filled with Vietnamese culture. Nguyen Nga, a member of the organizing board, explained that the aim of the event was to promote Vietnamese traditional costumes to the public. While ao dai is already well-known, many people are not familiar with other types of traditional costumes, which are also valuable parts of the country’s heritage, Nga added. Daniel, a British tourist, expressed his excitement when he came across the event during his stroll in Hanoi. It was t...

VUFO President Nguyen Phuong Nga highly appreciated the positive contributions of the Belgium – Vietnam Friendship Association to the cooperation and friendship between the two countries. Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga thanked the Association for supporting and accompanying Vietnam in the past struggle for national liberation and the current development process. Belgium – Vietnam Friendship Association is an important partner of VUFO, she said. It has made positive contributions to improving mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples, supports Vietnam in the South China Sea issue, and assists Agent Orange victims. VUFO President (R) Receives President of Belgium – Vietnam Friendship Association (Photo: Valerie Mai) Over the past 50 years, Belgium-Vietnam relations have constantly developed. The two countries share views on many issues, which is a good foundation to promote people-to-people relations. To achieve its goal of becoming a developed and high-inco...