Vietnamese Ao Dai Association launched in Finland, celebrating Vietnam Culture Day and National Great Unity Day 2026
WVR - On October 24, in Helsinki, with the support and assistance of the Vietnamese Embassy in Finland, the Vietnamese Ao Dai Association in Finland was officially launched.
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| The Vietnamese Ao Dai Association in Finland is officially launched. (Source: Vietnamese Embassy in Finland) |
The event was attended by a delegation from the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, representatives of the diplomatic corps, Finnish and international friends, and the local community.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Nguyen Hoang Dieu Tam congratulated the establishment of the Association, acknowledging the initiative and dedication of its founders and the collective effort of its members in preserving and promoting the Ao Dai in Finland.
The Ambassador emphasized that for overseas Vietnamese, the Ao Dai carries sentiments of homeland, pride in their origins, and a desire to pass on cultural values to younger generations. Each Ao Dai introduction activity is also an opportunity for international friends to learn more about Vietnam and its people.
Comrade Hoang Phuc Lam, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, congratulated the Association and highly appreciated the community's efforts in preserving cultural identity, building a united community, maintaining ties with the homeland, and contributing to the friendship between the two countries.
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| For overseas Vietnamese, the Ao Dai carries sentiments of homeland and pride in their origins. (Source: Vietnamese Embassy in Finland) |
On behalf of the founders, Mrs. Gina Tran expressed the desire to build the Association into a hub for Ao Dai enthusiasts, creating opportunities for Vietnamese generations and Finnish friends to explore and experience Vietnamese culture. She expressed gratitude for the attention and support from the Embassy and the community's response, which helped turn the initiative into reality.
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| Ambassador of Vietnam in Finland Nguyen Hoang Dieu Tam congratulates the establishment of the Association. (Source: Vietnamese Embassy in Finland) |
The Ao Dai performances and cultural performances received enthusiastic responses from attendees, creating a warm atmosphere of exchange and showcasing the vitality of Vietnamese culture in Finland.
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| The official launch of the Vietnamese Ao Dai Association in Finland contributes to strengthening community bonds and fostering Vietnam-Finland friendship. (Source: Vietnamese Embassy in Finland) |
By accompanying the community's initiative, supporting organization, and connecting local friends, the Embassy contributes to turning cultural preservation activities into a bridge for people-to-people exchanges. The event is part of a series of activities celebrating Vietnam Culture Day, in conjunction with the National Great Unity Day 2026, contributing to strengthening community bonds and fostering Vietnam-Finland friendship.
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| Delegates attending the event take commemorative photos. (Source: Vietnamese Embassy in Finland) |
(Source: Vietnamese Embassy in Finland)
