During a career orientation session at Byron Nelson High School in Texas, USA, my daughter and I had the opportunity to experience an exceptionally well-organized Culinary Arts vocational training model. In the U.S. education system, students are guided toward basic career paths as soon as they enter middle school, preparing them for vocational training in high school if they choose not to pursue a university pathway.

On the morning of November 21st, at the Nguyen Dynasty’s Privy Council, or Co Mat Vien (Tam Toa), Hue Monuments Conservation Center, in collaboration with the University of Arts - Hue University, held the opening of a series of exhibitions and displays in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23rd).

The art works by renowned artists from Hue, part of the collection of Hue Museum of Fine Arts, have just been introduced to the public. They are captivating not only for their emotional depth, but also as a special reunion of artists and art lovers.

After four years as a referee, Ngo Viet Phu was named Chief Referee of the Vietnam Mixed Martial Arts Federation (VMMAF) in 2025, becoming the first athlete and coach from Hue to assume the position.

Hue Today Weekly, Issue No. 42, has 12 pages, featuring a variety of compelling sections, including: Perspective, Interview, Economy & Development, Culture - Arts, Rhythm of life, Book stories, and Documentary - Reports, etc.

Hue Today Weekly, Issue No. 41, has 12 pages, featuring a variety of compelling sections, including: Perspective, Interview, Economy & Development, Culture - Arts, Rhythm of life, Book stories, and Documentary - Reports, etc.

The establishment and development of Hue Union of Literature and Arts Associations - abbreviated as the “Union” (originating from Thua Thien National Salvation Cultural Association in 1945), marks an important milestone in Hue’s cultural history. For 80 years, the Union has not only organized and gathered creative forces but has also served as a “pivot” connecting heritage with innovation, tradition with modernity, and artists with the public.

On the afternoon of September 24, the University of Arts, Hue University, held the opening ceremony of the 2025 International Fine Arts Exhibition themed “Cultural heritage in contemporary art practice”. The event is part of the 2025 International Workshop and Exhibition program, bringing together artists from Japan, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

On the afternoon of September 18, in Hue City, the Union of Literature and Arts Associations of Hue City held a ceremony to celebrate its 80th anniversary (1945 - 2025).

On the morning of September 18, Hue City Union of Literature and Arts Associations held an inauguration ceremony for Hue Literature and Arts Memorial Space at No.1 Phan Boi Chau St., Hue City.

The exhibition “Fine Arts & Heritage” with the theme “The image of the Four Holy Beasts in Visual Arts” is taking place at Kien Trung Palace - Hue Imperial Citadel.

For the first time being organized, the Quintessence of Vietnamese Martial Arts Festival offers the public an artistic space rich in legendary essence, clearly expressing the spirit of martial arts and the cultural identity of the Ancient Capital.

Taking place from August 16 to 24 at 15 Le Loi, Hue City, the 28th Northern Central region fine arts exhibition organized by the Vietnam Fine Arts Association in collaboration with the Union of Arts and Culture Associations of Thua Thien Hue is a great and meaningful activity of regional fine arts.

Opened to the public in April of last year, the Cecile Le Pham Museum of Fine Arts is one of the private collections with a large number of artifacts, rich in materials, diverse in forms, and originating from all around the world.

With the theme "Inspiration about the heritage of Hue royal performance", this composition camp focuses on creativity to honor the beauty of intangible heritage, such as Nha Nhac(Vietnamese Court Music), Royal Dance, Royal Tuong, and Hue Singing.