Áo dài the way the dress ties feminine beauty to Vietnamese nationalism, especially in the form of "Miss Ao Dai" pageants, popular both among overseas Vietnamese and in Vietnam itself. "Ao dai" is one of the few Vietnamese words that appear in English-language dictionaries. "Tà sau": back flap "Tà trước": front flap The ao dai can be worn with a "nón lá" (conical leaf hat), a style associated with Huế. On weddings and other formal occasions, a circular headgear called a "khăn đóng" is worn. For centuries, peasant women typically wore a halter top () underneath a blouse or overcoat, alongside a
Pakistan at the 2017 Asian Winter Games Pakistan at the 2017 Asian Winter Games Pakistan competed in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from February 19 to 26. The country competed in one sport (two disciplines). The Pakistani team consisted of 12 athletes (8 men and 4 women). This will be the first winter continental or global multi-sporting event in which Pakistan's team consists of women. The following table lists the Pakistani delegation per sport and gender. Pakistan's alpine skiing squad consists of athletes (8 men and 4 women). The team is led by 2014 Winter Olympics participant Muhammad Karim. Pakistan's cross-country skiing