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
Rejuvenation of dai pai dong Rejuvenation of dai pai dong Dai pai dong is a kind of traditional food stall in Hong Kong. It was famous and popular in Hong Kong during the 1960s and 1970s. The literal meaning of dai pai dong in English is “Big license stall”. The characteristics of Dai Pai Dong are lack of air-conditioners, unclean environment but various kinds of food. However, starting from 1980s, the government stopped issuing new licenses and began buying them back. Due to its hygienic problem and the deaths of the license holders, dai pai dong closed down and was replaced by different kinds of