Exploring Hue City by night

Amid the bustling streets, watch repairers, raincoat patchers and other craftsmen still toil away at their work. Some people come to them to save money; others simply hope to hold on to an item tied to cherished memories. Among the shops selling brand-new goods, the craft of repair still meets the practical needs of a segment of Hue’s residents.

For nearly three years, Hue Thuong, a free vegetarian eatery on Ngo The Lan Street in Phu Xuan Ward, has prepared over 200 meals daily for people in difficult circumstances. What began as the wish of two women has gradually grown into a collective effort, with more people joining hands to ensure free meals are provided every day.

Phan Vu Tuan, a painter, was born in 1994 in Son Tien Commune, Ha Tinh Province. He grew up in a midland village, surrounded by mountain ranges and immersed in the rhythms of life in a farming family. After studying at the University of Fine Arts in Hue, he decided to remain in the city beside the Huong River, where he has made his home and continued to paint. Over time, Tuan has become deeply attached to Hue, which has come to feel like a second homeland. His native Son Tien village and Hue City have become the two central subjects of his watercolour paintings.

On the afternoon of October 30, the Department of Science and Technology held a closing ceremony and awards presentation for the 2026 online contest on ‘Learning about science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation in Hue City’, one month after its launch, to recognize and honor collectives and individuals who achieved outstanding results.

On the afternoon of October 30, the Coast Guard Region 2 Command and the Hue City Department of Education and Training jointly held an online launch ceremony for the 2026-2027 edition of the ‘I Love Vietnam’s Seas and Islands’ contest, targeting secondary school students across the city.