Culture

After nearly 80 years during which only its foundational vestiges survived, Dien Can Chanh - the central venue for major political activities of the Nguyen Dynasty - is being prepared for restoration on a rigorous scientific basis.

We cordially invite readers to pick up Hue Today Weekly, Issue No. 62, or visit https://huengaynay.vn/xem-bao starting from March 8.

At Ngo Mon Square – Hue Imperial Citadel, the Organizing Committee of Hue Festival and Hue Monuments Conservation Center held the art program “Thi di ngon chi” on the occasion of the 24th Vietnamese Poetry Day...

The event drew a large number of writers, poets, club members, and poetry lovers, creating a warm atmosphere in the early days of spring.

The journey of reviving this valuable type of folk painting, which has been lost for some time, is a long story which took not only sweat, buy also dedication of young people who love the heritage.

The First Full Moon Poetry Night is an annual event aimed at honoring the enduring values of poetry while serving as an early-spring cultural rendezvous for art lovers in Hue.

The show will begin at 8:00 p.m. on March 3rd and will be broadcast live on Hue Newspaper and Radio-Television, relayed by domestic television stations, and livestreamed on digital platforms.

The “Afternoon in My Homeland” art show, organized by the family of Trinh Cong Son on the occasion of his birthday anniversary (February 28th, 1939 - February 28th, 2026), drew thousands of devoted admirers of Trinh’s music.

On the morning of February 28, at the Thai Duong Cultural Village Communal House in Thuan An Ward, the 2026 traditional Fish Worshipping (Cau Ngu) Festival officially opened in a solemn and vibrant atmosphere...

In Sino-Vietnamese, the word “tet” (節) also means “tiet” (node), whose original meaning refers to the joints on a bamboo stalk, later used to denote time markers throughout the year.

The Huyen Tran Temple Festival reminds later generations of the great contributions of Buddhist King Tran Nhan Tong and Princess Huyen Tran - historical figures who played a vital role in the work of expanding the border of Dai Viet...

Together with the New Year Neu Pole Erecting Ceremony, the New Year Neu Pole Lowering Ceremony has become a cultural highlight marking the beginning of the year at Hue Imperial Citadel.

Lunch was a variety of Hue-style vegetarian cakes at a small eatery in Vy Da, and the day ended with a warm, comforting dinner at Bo De Restaurant.

Running from February 10 to February 21, Hue Spring Festival of the year of the Horse 2026 attracted tens of thousands of residents and visitors who came to enjoy the festive atmosphere and take part in experiential activities.

The Year of the Snake draws to a close as the Year of the Horse arrives. The yellow apricot tree in front of the entrance has already formed clusters of jade-green buds, promising a brilliant yellow display come Tet.