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Vietnamese Women’s Day observed in Malaysia, Laos

The Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia in collaboration with the Vietnamese Women’s Club in the host nation on October 19 organised the first Ao dai (traditional long dress) contest for Vietnamese women living and working in the country.
Vietnamese Women’s Day observed in Malaysia, Laos ảnh 1Illustrative photo (Photo: VNA)

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia incollaboration with the Vietnamese Women’s Club in the host nation on October 19organised the first Ao dai (traditional long dress) contest for Vietnamesewomen living and working in the country.

The event was part of the activities to celebrate the Vietnamese Women’s Day(October 20).

Twenty contestants and most of the women observing the event wore Ao Dai withimmense pride.

Two first, two second and two third prizes were presented to the most excellentcontestants under and over the age of 30.

An art performance was organised in the framework of the contest, drawing theparticipation of many Vietnamese nationals in Malaysia and the embassy’s staff.

A similar event was held in Vientiane by the women’s board under the Vietnamesepeople association in Laos on the day, attracting 100 contestants./. 
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