People in many countries do not wear their traditional costume. Some argue that they would forget their history and tradition. Do you agree or disagree?
Traditional costume, both national and regional, is universally recognised as an integral element of every single culture. Despite its importance to a culture and ethnicity, it is now less frequently worn by people, at a time when Western formal and informal clothes are rife（普遍的）. Below are a number of facts that suggest the role of traditional costumes in protecting ethnicity and identity.
Wearing traditional costumes, first of all, reminds people of many distinct characteristics of their culture. How people perceive their traditional costumes shows the extent to which they are willing to respect and retain their cultural heritage. In Vietnam, for instance, female office workers are generally required to wear Ao Dai, a traditional dress ,as a custom being handed down from generation to generation. It is a national symbol, giving millions of Vietnamese a sense of ethnic identity, wherever they are. Besides, it represents cultural values of Vietnam and shows the perceived position of females in a Vietnamese society. Despite the success of Ao Dai（越南妇女穿的长袍）, it is a rare example in today’s world, where most of the traditional costumes have been marginalised（边缘化） by Western-style business suits. People see national costume only in theatre, film and TV.
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