Hanoi, March 6 -- Every March, from bustling cities to quiet villages, the graceful colours of "Ao dai" (Vietnamese traditional long dress) return to streets, offices and schools across the country as part of the annual "Ao dai Week" launched by the Vietnam Women's Union ahead of International Women's Day on March 8. The event celebrates the beauty of the traditional costume while promoting cultural values and strengthening community bonds nationwide. In early March, scenes of women in flowing Ao dai taking spring photos by lakes, parks, offices, temples and historical sites have become a familiar sight on the streets of Hanoi. Social media is also filled with images and stories surrounding the elegant attire, which has become a symbolic ...