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The elegance of Ao Dai
In the 30s, the modern ao dai emerged, influenced by French colonialism and Western fashion. It was during this period that it gained popularity among Vietnamese women as a symbol of charm and sophistication.
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Vietnam’s national dress, the ao dai is one of the country’s most striking symbols of beauty and elegance. For over hundreds of years, the áo dài has evolved alongside Vietnam, becoming a garment of deep cultural significance of the Vietnamese cultureIn the 30s, the modern ao dai emerged, influenced by French colonialism and Western fashion. It was during this period that it gained popularity among Vietnamese women as a symbol of charm and sophistication.
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Although a Civil Engineer in profession, I turned out as an amateur travel photographer having traveled to numerous countries around the world such as Ethiopia, India, Burkina Faso, Indonesia, Cote d'Ivoire, China, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Papua New Guinea, Mali, Benin, Haiti, Cuba etc. My main goal is to capture the uniqueness of the local cultures and the life of the people in the most remote places of our world. My pictures have been awarded multiple awards in many prestigious photo competitions and have been published in many books and magazines. Recently graduated Anthropology of Religions at UCLA.back to gallery