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In this presentation, we delve into the rich cultural significance of Vietnam’s traditional attire, the "Ao Dai," and the iconic "Non La," or leaf hat. The "Ao Dai," symbolizing elegance, is a national costume that showcases the beauty of Vietnamese women, while the "Non La" serves as a functional accessory against sun and rain. Both garments are deeply intertwined with the identity and daily lives of Vietnamese people. Discover how these cultural symbols reflect the values, history, and spirit of Vietnam.
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Vietnamese Art talkThe “Ao Dai” and the “Non La” ESL 156 Comparative Culture Studies Presenter:Dat Truong and 2K Instructor:Lyra Riabov April 19, 2011
Outline • Introduction • Cultural Value
The “Ao Dai” and The “Non La” • “Ao Dai” or “Vietnamese Long Dresses” , is a Vietnamese national costume. • “Non La” or “Leaf Hat ” , is a Vietnamese traditional hat.
The word Ao Dai means ‘Long Dress • Men no longer wear the garment as much as women do. • Vietnamese girls wear this leaf hat like a little umbrella to protect themselves from sun or rain.
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“Non La” and “Ao Dai”, has always been a symbol of Vietnam, closely linked people & their daily lives. • The “Non La” is not only a symbol of Vietnamese girls, but has also become part of the spirit of Vietnam the nation. • The Ao Dai is famously known to ‘cover everything, but hide nothing’, and it perfectly accentuates the long, lithe body possessed by Vietnamese women. When choosing to wear the Ao Dai it pays to have a similarly shaped figure.
References • http://hallovietnam.wordpress.com/2007/06/20/non-la/ • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aodai • http://www.facebook.com/pages/N%C3%B3n-l%C3%A1/114998128517430
