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Ao dai
03
Dec
2020
  • Culture

20 Iconic Vietnamese Actors Every Local Movie Buff Should Know About

From Tham Thuy Hang to Nguyen Chanh Tin, these Vietnamese actors were movers and shakers of Vietnam’s film industry in the 20th century.
19
Nov
2020
  • News

Male Students Proudly Wear Ao Dai To School In Saigon & Hanoi, Netizens Admire Their Thirst Trap Pics

The wave of the ao dai-wearing revival movement has had some male students in Saigon and Hanoi wearing the traditional garment to school.
13
Nov
2020
  • News

Vietnamese Artists Take On #ViệtPhụcMuônNăm Challenge, Inspiring Us By Drawing Manga-Style Ao Dai

To promote ao dai-wearing in daily life, many Vietnamese visual artists have launched an illustration challenge called #ViệtPhụcMuônNăm. 
09
Nov
2020
  • News

Vietnamese Teacher Wears Ao Dai To Work, Reviving A Centuries-Old Tradition For Men

Ho Minh Quang, a male professor in Saigon wears has been wearing ao dai to work everyday for the past decade.
14
Sep
2020
  • Community News

Vietnamese Men Wearing Ao Dai To Work Spark Debate On Practicality & Reviving Tradition

To revive the ao dai wearing tradition among Vietnamese men, male officials in a state agency in Hue have started to wear ao dai to work.  
31
Aug
2020
  • Things To Do

10 Souvenirs In Vietnam Worth Taking Home, From Clothing To Ornaments To Food

The next time you visit Vietnam, bring a taste of this lovely country home with you with these 10 unique souvenirs you can't find elsewhere.
30
Jun
2020
  • Activities & Attractions

9 Tours Near Saigon For Every Type Of Traveller, From Trekkers To History Buffs To Thrill-Seekers

Check out our pick from these tours near Saigon recommended by Ho Chi Minh City tourism authorities that will take you on an exhilarating adventure.
16
Jun
2020
  • News

Hue Festival To Take Place From 28th Aug to 2nd Sept 2020 After Postponement Due To COVID-19

Now that Vietnam has been successful at containing the outbreak, the annual Hue Festival has been given the nod to resume in August and September this year. 
08
May
2020
  • News

Vietnamese Teacher Wears Áo Dài With Vietnam’s Flag Pattern To School On Reopening Day, Taking Patriotism To The Next Level

A Vietnamese teacher wore an áo dài with patterns resembling Vietnam's flag and gifted her students with masks bearing the same pattern to show patriotism.
03
Jan
2020
  • Fashion

12 Áo Dài Brands In Saigon That Are Modern, Chic & Mom-Approved For Tet

Find the perfect Áo dài for Tết to welcome the Lunar New Year at one of these 12 Vietnamese fashion brands, each with distinctive styles of their own.
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