A group of female visitors from all over the country wearing green ao dai and conical hats came to Trang An to parade on the Sao Khe River to set a Vietnamese record.
A representative of Trang An Eco-tourism Area said that the Vietnamese Women Connecting All Directions group with 1,100 members set a record at Trang An scenic complex on the morning of April 19.
The record was set as "The program with the largest number of women wearing green ao dai and conical hats participating in a boat ride on the river, with a message praising peace and protecting heritage".
A representative of the Vietnamese Women Connecting All Over the World group said the program was organized to honor the beauty of the Vietnamese ao dai, praise peace as well as spread the message of protecting and promoting cultural heritage. This is also an activity to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification on April 30.
Trang An tourist area has arranged nearly 300 boats to transport female guests to participate in the program. On each boat, the organizers prepare the national flag for the members to carry on the journey of more than 5 km on the Sao Khe River winding around Trang An tourist area.
The new Vietnam record setting ceremony attracted the attention of many domestic and international tourists.
Previously, the record for the most women wearing Ao Dai in Vietnam was set in July 2017 with about 1,000 people wearing traditional Ao Dai with lotus motifs showing off their figures by West Lake. The event was part of the first Hanoi Lotus Festival organized by the People's Committee of Tay Ho District and the Hanoi Ao Dai Heritage Club.
Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex has a total area of over 12,000 hectares with majestic mountains, winding rivers, and pristine valleys, located in 5 districts and cities of Ninh Binh. The landscape has spiritual, historical, and ecological destinations; the buffer zone has rice fields, relic sites, and scenic spots. Trang An was recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage - the first mixed heritage of Vietnam and Southeast Asia in 2014. The outstanding global value of the landscape is recognized based on three criteria: culture, aesthetic beauty, and geology and geomorphology.
HQ (according to VnExpress)