In particular, the image of a "queen" being led by those wearing costumes is said to be like a "music team" specializing in carrying funerals.
It is undeniable that parades such as "Vietnam convergence" in Hue's Autumn Festival have breathed new life into Hue's cultural space and aroused the passion for traditional culture in the younger generation.
In particular, the fact that more than 500 young people from three regions voluntarily flocked to Hue, rented outfits and participated in the performance is a clear testament to the enduring vitality of national heritage in the hearts of young people.
However, with traditional culture and love, if there is a lack of deep knowledge, it will easily lead to offensive situations even if it is unintentional.
In the heritage of Hue - which used to be the cultural and political center of the country - traditional costumes are not simply old costumes. Each style of shirt, pattern, color, and hat has a historical mark, reflecting social order, rituals, beliefs of an entire era and the strictness of the people themselves.
Therefore, we should not recreate the image of "queen" - the ultimate symbol of power behind the palace superficially, and it is even more impossible for the procession to evoke the funeral, even if it is an unintentional mistake.
This not only reflects the gap in cultural awareness of a part of young people, but also shows that many artistic activities related to traditional culture, young people are giving "inspection" to lead.
To avoid having to repeat this controversy, not only in Hue but also in many other localities, we need a clearer coordination mechanism between community event organizers and in-depth researchers, so that each repeat is not only a "dis appearance" but also a depth.
The event of more than 1,200 young people parading in traditional costumes in Hue should not be encouraged but should not be too harsh with young people.
But it is also necessary to consider this as a warning. That culture cannot just "show off" on the street without "aesthetic discipline" and the spirit of respect for the original.
And the controversies, on the one hand, reflect a huge need of young people, which is the need to be guided, explained and given a clear system of standards when recreating the historical image.
In this sense, if Hue really wants to become an "old capital", in addition to the large number of people wearing beautiful clothes, there needs to be more community education programs, open dialogues on the history of costumes and a systematic support mechanism for groups to restore culture.
On-coming heritage does not protect itself. As for people, to preserve the soul of the nation, in addition to enthusiasm, they must also have understanding and responsibility in every small detail.
