'Footsteps of Heritage': A place where world cultural values converge and spread.
(VTC News) - On the evening of October 11th, the "Footsteps of Heritage" program at the World Cultural Festival celebrated the beauty of cultural diversity and spread a message of connecting hearts and compassion.
Within the framework of the World Culture Festival in Hanoi, the second day of the event was marked by the highlight "Footsteps of Heritage," which took place at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel Heritage Center.
"Footsteps of Heritage" showcases 100 traditional costumes, recreating the essence of national culture through the colors, materials, and patterns characteristic of each region.
The rich and spectacular performance in the "Heritage Footsteps" program offered a dazzling visual feast, celebrating cultural exchange and the unique beauty of international national costumes.
Vietnam proudly showcases its traditional ao dai dress, spreading the beauty of its culture to international friends.
The "Heritage Footsteps" fashion show not only celebrates the beauty of Vietnamese culture but also expands the journey of exchange, connection, and dissemination of cultural essence to international friends.
Each costume at "Heritage Footsteps" tells a story of history and culture, retold through the language of art, transforming the program into an emotionally charged journey celebrating heritage and national identity.
The outfits showcased in the show were all creations by leading Vietnamese designers, meticulously crafted to honor traditional values and contemporary creativity.
The program has become a meaningful cultural bridge, a vivid testament to the interaction, connection, and blossoming of cultures around the world.
The unique and exquisite designs of the ao dai collections left a deep impression, receiving enthusiastic applause and appreciation from the audience.
The ao dai is not only a traditional garment but also a distinctive cultural symbol of Vietnam, preserved, innovated, and modernized throughout different periods to maintain its traditional charm while remaining suitable for the modern era.
In particular, the wives of ambassadors from many countries directly showcased their elegant ao dai (traditional Vietnamese dresses), creating an impressive highlight and adding significant cultural and diplomatic meaning to the program.
The first World Culture Festival in Hanoi is considered a key cultural diplomacy activity of Vietnam in 2025, contributing to promoting the image of the country, its people, and its cultural identity to international friends.
The spectacular international fashion show at "Heritage Footsteps" created a huge attraction, captivating all the audience.
The special moment of "Heritage Footsteps" continued as international friends and Vietnamese artists walked together on DeSilk silk, carrying a message of friendship and timeless beauty.
The festival also brings together dozens of film screenings, exhibitions, art performances, workshops, and multinational cultural exchanges, creating a creative and inclusive space rich in unique identities.
This is the first time that nearly 50 countries from five continents have gathered in the capital to celebrate global culture and art.
The first World Culture Festival in Hanoi will conclude with a closing ceremony on October 12th.
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