Exhibition “Hue ancient capital’s heritage through sketching” in Ninh Binh

Nearly 80 years after its demolition, Can Chanh Palace in the Purple Forbidden City is being restored right on the remaining foundation.

Hue is gradually undertaking the inventory, research and development of a database of its Buddhist woodblocks, with the aim of completing a nomination dossier for UNESCO recognition of Hue Buddhist woodblocks as documentary heritage. This process must go hand in hand with practical conservation measures to safeguard these valuable historical sources for generations to come and promote the cultural and historical values preserved in each carved block.

Inspired by a love for traditional culture, young designers in Hue are finding ways to bring heritage values into clothing through their own creative languages.

Inspired by visits to historical sites, two students from Dang Van Hoa Secondary School in Phong Thai Ward have created a digital museum featuring nearly 200 artifacts from 15 heritage sites in Hue. Their project won Third prize in the final round of the 2026 National Young Informatics Contest.

On the afternoon of October 22, Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted held a thematic exhibition titled ‘Quoc Hoc - Hue: 130 Years of Construction and Development’ to mark the 130th anniversary of the school’s establishment (1896 - 2026).