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 the morning of September 27, the Hoa Chau Ward People’s Committee held a ceremony to launch the 2026 ‘Ru Cha - Colors of Autumn’ photo contest. The contest aims to promote Ru Cha’s ecological and cultural beauty, community life, and tourism potential.

Vibrantly colored paper fish lanterns, toys that evoke Mid-Autumn Festivals of the past, have become an engaging experience for both adults and children. By making the lanterns with their own hands, participants find another way to reconnect with childhood memories and take home the special Mid-Autumn gifts they have created themselves.

This is a rare mangrove forest that still exists on the Tam Giang lagoon system - the largest lagoon system in Southeast Asia.