The Ao Dai Festival, the largest Vietnamese fashion event in the U.S., takes place in San Jose, drawing over a thousand attendees each May. It honors Vietnamese heritage, particularly through the ao dai, the traditional dress that symbolizes the culture. Board member Alexander Nguyen emphasizes the garment's evolving significance and its inclusive nature, as both men and women wear it during cultural events like weddings. The festival continues the legacy of its founder, Jenny Do, who sought to preserve Vietnamese traditions in America.
The ao dai flows, it hugs the figure, and is an iconic symbol of Vietnamese culture. It is a representation of what our community is.
This year, the Ao Dai Festival will be held on Mother's Day, May 11th at Mexican Heritage Plaza in San Jose.
An ao dai is a traditional Vietnamese dress that has existed in Viet history for centuries, and it has evolved over time with design and the material.
She wanted to carry on the traditions that she brought when she came here from Vietnam.
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