The áo dài as the Vietnamese national costume has a long history. The Vietnamese extends great respect to this national costume that it is worn on various occasions such as Teachers’ Day, Independence day, weddings, Vietnamese Women’s Day. Students are required to wear the áo dài in the schools once a week. In the government offices and banks, staff also wear the áo dài.
In the heart of Ho Chi Minh City in District 1, Saigon House at 77 Nguyen Hue, showcases a small collection of the áo dài from its old design to the 1930s and up to the present. The changes and influences of the times would be evident in the exhibit. A variety of donations from artists are also housed here. The Saigon House is an interesting site to visit. Entrance fee is 50,000Vnd.
I recommend tourists to pay a visit in this small museum. The staff also speak English and they take time to explain the collection. The selected pieces are meaningful expression of the Vietnamese love for their culture and traditions.
Along Le Thanh Ton 