Brussels, Oct. 20 -- Vietnamese women lit up Ixelles, Brussels on October 19, donning colourful "ao dai" (traditional long dress) to celebrate Vietnam Women's Day (October 20), a national tribute to their beauty, resilience, and spirit.

The event, co-hosted by the Vietnamese Women's Association under the General Union of Vietnamese in Belgium (UGVB) and the Vietnamese Ao Dai Heritage Club, also marked the 95th anniversary of the Vietnam Women's Union.

In his address, UGVB Chairman Huynh Cong My highlighted the pivotal role of Vietnamese women throughout the nation's history, both in the struggles for independence and in modern society.

The event unfolded with musical performances that struck a deep emotional chord, weaving themes of ma...