 |
| Standing Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Binh speaking at the conference |
According to Mr. Hoang Viet Trung, Director of Hue Monuments Conservation Center, the heritage education program has been implemented based on a memorandum of understanding signed on November 23, 2019, between the Department of Education and Training and the Center. The program is held to incorporate the cultural, historical, and artistic values of Hue Ancient Capital’s heritage into school curricula, creating favorable conditions for students to gain a deeper understanding of their homeland and thereby fostering a sense of responsibility to preserve and promote these values.
During the period of 2020-2025, the program was developed with 25 heritage education themes, implemented through diverse formats that combine classroom learning with hands-on experiences at heritage sites. The content was tailored to each educational level, including 4 themes for preschool, 7 for primary education, 8 for secondary school students, and 6 for high school students.
 |
| The Department of Education and Training and Hue Monuments of Conservation Center signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) |
In addition, the program had the participation of expert Andrea Teufel from the Fulda Cultural Heritage Conservation Association (Germany). With this support, 3 creative experiential themes for students at different levels were implemented at Phung Tien Palace area within Hue Imperial Citadel, including heritage coloring, art-based memory games, and 3D model creation.
Through heritage site visits, immersive experiences in traditional culture and arts, and heritage-linked extracurricular activities, the program drew strong participation from both students and teachers. In the period of 2022-2025, 1,790 groups took part in heritage education activities across the city, involving a total of 189,621 participants, including 176,041 students and 13,580 teachers.
Mr. Nguyen Tan, Director of the Department of Education and Training, informed that the heritage education has gone beyond field trips and experiential activities to be integrated into the formal curriculum. In line with the 2018 General Education Program, Hue Department of Education and Training has developed local education content for grades 1 through 12. Notably, topics related to heritage sites, historical figures, and Hue’s folk arts account for approximately 30-40% of the program’s total content.
 |
| Certificates of merit awarded by the Chairman of the City People’s Committee to individuals with outstanding achievements in the heritage education program |
These contents have been integrated across disciplines, including subjects such as History and Geography, Literature, and Arts. To date, 100% of educational institutions across the area have incorporated heritage education into their teaching plans.
Alongside the formal curriculum, a wide range of extracurricular activities and club models have been introduced, creating a more dynamic learning environment for students. Many schools have established clubs dedicated to exploring Hue’s history and culture, where students can directly engage in creative activities linked to heritage.
A notable highlight is the application of technology in heritage education. A digital learning repository, featuring videos, 3D images, and virtual museum tours, has been developed, enabling students to easily access resources on Hue’s heritage. These tools are useful for students in remote and underserved areas, where direct access to heritage sites remains limited.
 |
| Students of Nguyen Tri Phuong Secondary School experiencing “Bai Vu” game at the exhibition space showcasing heritage education products |
Speaking at the conference, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Binh, Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee, emphasized that preserving and promoting cultural values should be regarded as a key foundation for sustainable development. He stressed that education plays a crucial role in disseminating and nurturing these values among younger generations. Therefore, stronger coordination between the education and cultural sectors is needed to ensure that cultural and heritage content is consistently integrated throughout the educational process.
According to Mr. Binh, the coming period should see the development of a comprehensive, well-structured plan to systematically bring cultural and heritage values into education, with a clear roadmap and long-term orientation, enabling students to better understand local history, traditions, and cultural identity.
 |
| Students eagerly watching the guard-changing ceremony at Ngo Mon Gate, Hue |
“The implementation should also align with central government resolutions, while innovating educational approaches to make them more engaging and visual, and strengthening the integration of local content so that heritage is conveyed in a way that is accessible, appealing, and appropriate to each educational level. In doing so, heritage education will not only help students understand the past but also foster a love for their homeland and a sense of responsibility to preserve cultural values,” said Mr. Nguyen Thanh Binh.
At the conference, delegates also presented papers aimed at further enhancing the program’s effectiveness for the 2026-2030 period. These included proposals to jointly develop high-quality heritage education programs aligned with both educational goals and heritage conservation, as well as compiling additional materials and learning resources integrated with the local education curriculum.
On the sidelines of the conference, the organizers also introduced an exhibition space, showcasing heritage education products, featuring a wide range of materials, teaching aids, and creative works produced by students in the period of 2020-2025. This was seen as a vivid demonstration of a new approach, bringing heritage closer to younger generations through experience, creativity, and technology.