Part 1: Journey of "Hundred Flowers" - Vietnamese Costume on the Street
With the participation of a group of models who are students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, pedestrians in ancient Vietnamese costumes from many periods - the image recreates the costumes of the Imperial Academy's Te Tuu (the fourth rank) and Bachelors and Confucian scholars performing the ceremony. Leading the group is Dr. Doan Thanh Loc. The parade stopped at the Temple of Literature to perform the ceremony and offer incense on the occasion of the death anniversary of the famous teacher Chu Van An (1292-1370).
On the walking route from the Temple of Literature to the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, the ancient costume parade received attention and praise from many people in the places it passed.
Part 2: "Hundred Flowers Festival" Camp and Exhibition
The next activity - the booth camp - took place very bustlingly and richly. Located in the yard of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, the booths of the accompanying units brought products bearing the mark of their brands, along with their passion and dedication to Vietnamese culture. These were not simply booths with traditional costumes, they were also "flowers" blooming in the yard of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - flowers that still had the breath of tradition mixed with modernity.
As for the exhibition, this is a thematic exhibition about the collection of ao dai antiques by collector Nguyen Phong (Hue) taking place in the lobby of the Great Building, University of Social Sciences and Humanities. Not only that, the costumes made by Nguyen Phong and the collection of painted sports shoes by designer La Quoc Bao (Ho Chi Minh City), along with many traditional costumes (silk, embroidery) from a number of accompanying units - are also displayed in the adjacent exhibition area. In addition, the camp and exhibition is a cultural experience space with diverse activities for students.
Part 3: Discussion "Hundred Flowers Dialogue"
Knowledge and experience in researching Vietnamese traditional costumes were shared by 4 speakers from different perspectives. The discussion included 2 main contents: urgent issues in researching Vietnamese traditional costumes and the rise of the Vietnamese traditional costume research movement from North to South.
The Seminar featured speakers: Vu Duc (founder of Great Vietnam), Ngo Le Duy (co-founder of Hoa Nien), Tran Quang Minh Tan (also known as Nguyen Phong from Hue city, traditional costume artist and antique collector) and La Quoc Bao (modern designer and antique collector).
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Part 4: Gala Night "Hundred Flowers Evening Party"
The “Hundred Flowers Evening” Gala Night was a success with the top 13 excellent contestants participating in the final round. The performances were carefully and meticulously prepared by the talented contestants, with a wide variety of traditional and contemporary musical instruments. After fully enjoying the 13 passionate performances from the contestants, the jury found the winner of the “Student Ambassador for Promoting Traditional Culture” award. This prestigious award went to contestant Chu Doan Kien (Faculty of Han Nom) and contestant Luong Minh Hoa (Faculty of Japanese Studies).
