Brilliant lotus flowers in early summer

As the eighth lunar month settles over Hue, the rains have grown more frequent. Yet whenever the skies clear, the gentle hues of autumn still quietly linger, stirring the hearts of those who cherish the city’s timeless beauty.

On September 8th, Hue City Women’s Union organized the Final Round of the 2026 ‘Women Entrepreneurs - Digital Transformation Journey’ competition. The event was attended by Mr. Nguyen Chi Tai, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hue City, and Ms. Nguyen Thi Ai Van, Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee and Permanent Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hue City.

A group of young people who continue “the story of Hue’s lotus” by giving it new life beyond culinary products or the blossoms that brighten every summer, through decorative items, gifts, and unique accessories.

Along the length of Vietnam’s S-shaped land, the lotus is deeply familiar to every Vietnamese. In Hue, the lotus is not only an economically valuable agricultural crop but also one of the defining cultural symbols of the land.

Beyond generating a steady income for residents, the vibrant chrysanthemum gardens also pave the way to promote a model of community-based tourism tied to the unique landscape of Tam Giang Lagoon.