Vietnamese cultural colors shine at the largest Southeast Asian festival in the UK

Over three days from September 5-7, more than 150,000 spectators from all over the world flocked to Battersea Power Station, a modern multi-functional complex in London, to attend the CelebrASIA Festival - the largest Southeast Asian cultural festival in the UK.

The festival, organised for the second consecutive year by the Battersea Power Station Community Welfare Fund in collaboration with the Embassies of 10 Southeast Asian countries, has become a vibrant cultural, culinary and artistic feast in the heart of London to celebrate the identity, diversity and connecting power of the Southeast Asian region.

In particular, amidst the space filled with colors, flavors and music of Southeast Asia, the Vietnamese delegation shone, bringing impressive performances, leaving a strong impression, attracting the attention and admiration of international friends.

Audiences enjoy posing with a handmade fan bearing the Vietnamese flag. (Photo: VNA)

Organized and staged by the Association of Vietnamese Women and Children in the UK, the parade and art performances of the Vietnamese delegation not only honor traditional culture but also demonstrate the youthful, modern and integrated spirit of Vietnamese culture with the world.

The most impressive highlight of the festival was the Ao Dai parade. The traditional Vietnamese Ao Dai fluttered brilliantly through the main streets around Battersea Power Station, becoming the center of attention.

The graceful and elegant beauty of the Ao Dai has affirmed its cultural value, contributing to promoting the image of the country and people of Vietnam to a wide range of British and international audiences.

The Vietnamese delegation paraded in Ao Dai and conical hats on the streets of London. (Photo: VNA)

In addition, the fashion show "Love Collection" on Salakhe silk took the audience on an artistic journey. In particular, the image of models wearing hand-painted conical hats with the symbols of 10 Southeast Asian countries conveyed a profound message about the spirit of solidarity, integration and strong vitality of the culture of Southeast Asia in particular and Asia in general.

The endless applause, admiring glances and a series of images widely shared on the media and social networks are clear evidence of the success of the Vietnamese delegation in promoting culture, turning the "Vietnamese brand" into a memorable part of the festival.

Ms. Ha Hoang, President of the Association of Vietnamese Women and Children in the UK, expressed her emotion and joy at the unexpectedly successful performance of the Vietnamese delegation at this year's festival.

She said she was very surprised by the enthusiastic response and support from international friends, organizers and overseas Vietnamese for the performances of the Vietnamese delegation, expressing their love for Vietnamese culture and art, an impressive highlight among the cultural diversity typical of the capital London./.

(TTXVN/Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/sac-mau-van-hoa-viet-nam-toa-sang-tai-le-hoi-dong-nam-a-lon-nhat-o-anh-post1060687.vnp