The announcement was made by the HCM City Department of Tourism and Women’s Union at a working session with vice chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Tran Vinh Tuyen on November 22.

The event will include a wide range of activities such as an Ao Dai art performance, Ao Dai flashmob and parade, space for the city’s tourism promotion, a talk show on Ao Dai, and an Ao Dai drawing and design contest.

The qualifying rounds of an Ao Dai charming beauty contest will transpire from January 15, and the grand finale will be held from March 3-18, 2018.

This is the second time My Linh has been designated as the ambassador of the Ao Dai Festival. She has graciously assumed the duty at this year’s event.