The 12th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival 2026

The 12th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival 2026 is organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism and the Ho Chi Minh City Women’s Union, in coordination with relevant organizations, under the theme “Golden Threads – Weaving Aspirations.”

Theme & Organization
- Theme: “Golden Threads – Weaving Aspirations”
- Organizers: Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism & Ho Chi Minh City Women’s Union, with support from cultural and tourism organizations.
- Dates: March 1–31, 2026
- Highlights: March 6–8 at Nguyen Hue Walking Street, plus events across cultural venues, historical sites, and tourist attractions.

Key Festival Activities
- Opening Ceremony – March 6, 2026
- Ao Dai Art Program – March 7, 2026
- International Women’s Day Celebration – March 8, featuring Ao Dai Folk Dance Ensemble & Parade
- Graceful Ao Dai Contest (Final Round) – March 8, 2026

Cultural & Experiential Programs
- Ao Dai exhibitions and interactive spaces
- Children’s Ao Dai Design Contest
- Online Ao Dai Photo Contest
- Panel discussion with Consuls General & international students
- Cultural tours and photo tours with Ao Dai Festival Ambassadors

Social Impact
- “Ao Dai of Love” Program – Collects Ao Dai and fabric donations to tailor outfits for disadvantaged women and female workers.
- Tourism businesses offered free or discounted promotions for visitors wearing Ao Dai.

Significance
- After 11 successful editions, the festival is now a signature cultural-tourism event of Ho Chi Minh City.
- Promotes the Ao Dai as a symbol of Vietnamese identity and enhances the city’s image as a dynamic, culturally rich destination.
- Invitation extended for the 13th Ao Dai Festival in March 2027.