Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) on May 11 announced that the 31st World Travel Awards for Asia and Oceania has been now open for voting at www.worldtravelawards.com. The voting period will close on July 23, 2024.

“I study garden houses as a connection between Vietnamese art and culture and a deep connection with the land and spirit of Hue. Hidden cultural features still thrive in the values and identity of Hue today,” said Professor and Landscape Architect Kimberlee Stryker (University of California, Berkeley) in her “Listening to the Gardens of Hue, Vietnam” 25 years ago.

This information was announced by Mr. Phan Thanh Hai, Director of the Provincial Department of Culture and Sports on the afternoon of May 8, at a press conference to inform about cultural and sports activities in May 2024.

Participating in the International Art Festival Week Hue 2024, Cergy Hip hop Dance Group from Cergy Dance Training Center (France) will provide a performance titled "The flows", with the desire to bring to the audience a comprehensive view of hip hop culture with the flows between the internal and external forces.

The University of Arts, Hue University and its partner organized art exhibitions in both Vietnam and Laos, “building” a cultural bridge between the two countries.

The 10th National External Information Service Awards aims to honor the external information workforce, motivate and encourage collectives and individuals to actively participate in the external information and propaganda work. At the same time, through the external information works/products, it brings the image of the country, people, culture, and intelligence of Vietnam to the world as well as bringing the world to Vietnam.

As a meaningful highlight to attract tourists and people during the holidays of April 30 and May 1, the space to experience cuisine, poetry, and Ao Dai within the framework of Hue Traditional Cuisine Week 2024 at Thuong Bac Park takes place from April 27 to May 1, providing a place to have fun, experience, and enjoy regional cuisine throughout the country, creating a vibrant and bustling atmosphere for the long holiday.

On April 22nd, Thua Thien Hue History Museum announced that as part of the activities for National Tourism Year 2024 and the 70th Anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - May 7, 2024) in Dien Bien, the museum has brought the exhibition “Hue - Cultural heritage, Potential destination” to the public.

A recent signing ceremony between Hue Monuments Conservation Center (HMCC) and Global Book Corporation has opened a new chapter in promoting Hue's cultural heritage to international friends.

Nguyen Huu Thong, researcher, former Deputy Director of Hue Sub-Institute of Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts, made such assessment of the story of Hue garden houses during a seminar held on April 21st at An Nhien Garden space (Phu Thuong Ward, Hue City).