Building Hue into a Cultural and Tourism Hub of Southeast Asia

Building Hue into a Cultural and Tourism Hub of Southeast Asia

Now that Hue has become a centrally governed municipality, the task is no longer simply to preserve a heritage city well. Hue must turn its cultural depth into development capacity and its distinctive advantages into competitiveness...
“Niem hoa” exhibition opened

The theme, “Niem hoa,” takes its name from the Buddhist story “Niem hoa vi tieu,” which depicts the birth of Zen in Buddhism.

“Niem hoa” exhibition opened
Tang Tho Lau and story of book donations

In 1945, as the Nguyen Dynasty ended, Tang Tho Lau also ceased to function as a national repository. For several decades, it appeared to have been forgotten.

Tang Tho Lau and story of book donations
“Buddhism and compassion”

The images exhibited are emotive works that are expected to arouse the public’s recollections, especially the Buddhist followers, of the past lessons.

“Buddhism and compassion”
Meeting with the woman who makes silk from lotus fibers

Phan Thi Thuan is not an unfamiliar name because she has been many times well noted for her useful inventions about silk such as making silkworms weave by themselves or being the first person who makes fabric from lotus fibers...

Meeting with the woman who makes silk from lotus fibers
Community Ao dai Week to take place in early July

This is an activity to exploit the strengths, brands and the unique cultural values of Hue ao dai, building tourism images of Hue associated with the ao dai, as well as stimulating the development of tourism.

Community Ao dai Week to take place in early July
Colorful lanterns to celebrate Vesak 2567

The lanterns, made of plastic and fabric, are skilfully adorned with images of the Buddha, lotus flowers, and various decorative patterns, creating a sparkling and captivating sight of the passers-by

Colorful lanterns to celebrate Vesak 2567
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