Over 1,500 women paraded in traditional ao dai (long dress) at Hoa Binh Square on March 5 to mark Ao Dai Week 2025 launched by the Vietnam Women's Union. Organised by the provincial Women’s Union in collaboration with the city’s chapter, the annual event features lively folk dance performances and a colorful parade that celebrated the beauty of Vietnam’s traditional dress and its rich cultural heritage.
Bui Thi Minh, Deputy Secretary of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Hoa Binh provincial People’s Council, along with leaders from various departments, join a parade in response to Ao Dai Week 2025.
A folk dance performance with the participation of over 1,500 members of the Hoa Binh city women's union at Hoa Binh Square.
More than 500 wearing traditional Muong ethnic costumes.
Over 1,000 in traditional ao dai.
The event also supports local projects aimed at preserving traditional ethnic costumes and promoting the cultural heritage of the Muong ethnic people and Hoa Binh for the period 2023–2030.
In her remarks, Bui Thi Minh extended warm greetings to local women on the occasion of International Women’s Day (March 8), while highlighting the Party and State's policies to enhance gender equality and empower women in all aspects of society.
In recent years, the Hoa Binh provincial Women’s Union has made significant progress by modernising its operations and applying technology in promoting gender equality and empower women in line with local development goals.
At various levels, the union has organised practical activities focused on addressing issues affecting women, families, and children. Training programs have also been implemented to nurture a dynamic, youthful, and responsible team.
Favourable conditions have been created to facilitate women’s participation in leadership and management while safeguarding their rights, and promoting gender equality to enhance economic development and contribute to the province’s growth.
Looking ahead, union members are committed to upholding their proud traditions and continuously strengthening their roles in both family and society to build a new image of the modern Hoa Binh women.
During the event, union leaders recalled the history of International Women’s Day, as over 1,500 female staff and union members performed folk dances and paraded in ao dai and ethnic costumes in Hoa Binh City’s central square and along several streets.
The streets of Hoa Binh city have been adorned with banners, slogans, flags, and flowers to mark the 95th anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 – 2025), celebrating the hometown's progress and renewal. Reporters from Hoa Binh Newspaper captured images of the significant occasion.
With the theme "Hoa Binh- Confidently moving forward", the mascots welcoming the Year of the Snake are displayed at Hoa Binh Square, ensuring aesthetic beauty and imbued with national cultural identity. The works have received a positive welcome from the people, creating an exciting atmosphere for traditional Tet celebration and serving as a cultural and tourism highlight to attract visitors to Hoa Binh city and Hoa Binh province.
Hoa
Binh City is wearing a fresh, bright, green, clean and beautiful appearance
before the Spring of At Ty. Below are notes from Hoa Binh Newspaper reporters
in Hoa Binh City during the days leading up to Lunar New Year 2025.
Com Hamlet, Dong Lai Commune, Tan Lac district, was recognized as a traditional brocade weaving village in 2017 and has since established the Dong Lai Traditional Brocade Weaving and General Services Cooperative. Over the years, the revival of the brocade weaving craft has not only helped preserve traditional cultural values but also opened up economic development opportunities, providing income for residents.
The Ministry of Construction recently conducted an
appraisal and evaluation of the proposal to recognize Hoa Binh City as a Class
II urban area under Hoa Binh Province. The appraisal council agreed that Hoa
Binh City meets the criteria for a Class II urban area with a score of 84.16
out of 100. The city is currently focusing on improving its infrastructure,
enhancing its urban aesthetics, and aiming to become a modern urban area with a
unique identity.
Traditional costumes are cultural symbols of each
ethnic group, reflecting their customs and unique identities. Every pattern and
color on these outfits is a sophisticated blend of craftsmanship, folk
knowledge, and art. The traditional costumes of ethnic minorities in Hoa Binh
Province, such as the Muong, Thai, Tay, Dao, and Mong are not only used in daily life but also during
festivals and significant life ceremonies.
