Culture and Tourism news bulletin No.246
09/03/2025 07:00
In the days following the full moon of the first lunar month, the apricot blossom gardens in Hue unexpectedly bloom brilliantly, attracting a large number of visitors to admire and take photos.
Culture and Tourism news bulletin No.245
02/03/2025 07:00
we invite you to explore the beauty of the mausoleum of Emperor Gia Long (Thien Tho mausoleum)-the final resting place of the founder of the Nguyen Dynasty, which features distinctive feng shui elements and unique architecture - in the spring sunshine.
Uphill rescue of Han-Nom documents
27/02/2025 16:59
Every year, tens of thousands of pages of Han-Nom (Sino-Nom) documents scattered across various locations in Hue City are digitized. Little do people know that these documents have existed for centuries and have faced the risk of deterioration for various reasons before being accessed.
The spring cup of tea
26/02/2025 16:03
Sipping tea is a delicate beauty of people in the Ancient Capital City. Especially Hue people have long connected their tea drinking with the Huong river _ the soul of the region.
Culture and Tourism news bulletin No.244
23/02/2025 07:00
The vibrant beauty of this flower garden is attracting many locals and tourists coming to capture memorable moments. Don’t miss the chance to visit and enjoy this romantic scene!
Culture and Tourism news bulletin No.243
16/02/2025 07:00
Hue's garden houses always carry a distinct charm, blending noble elegance with traditional colors. With green, serene spaces featuring tea bushes, small courtyards, guarding screens, and yellow apricot trees, these homes reflect a slow-paced lifestyle, deeply connected to nature and valuing the long-standing cultural heritage of the people of Hue.
Salted Coffee Brings the World to Hue
10/02/2025 07:53
Discovered and introduced by the American news agency CNN, Hue's salted coffee has truly created a fever in 2024. What has made this attractive drink so famous?
Spring festival at Huyen Tran Temple
09/02/2025 07:30
A great number of tourists and locals flocked into the Huyen Tran Temple Festival held on At Ty new year’s days. This was an event held by the Department of Culture and Sports, opening on the morning of the lunar January 9th (February 6) at Huyen Tran Cultural Center, located at the foot of Ngu Phong Mountain (An Tay Ward, Thuan Hoa District).
Culture and Tourism news bulletin No.242
09/02/2025 07:00
With the theme "Respecting Ancestors," the Huyen Tran Temple Festival in the Spring of At Ty 2025 is an activity that demonstrates the Vietnamese people's tradition of “when eating the fruit, think of the person who planted the tree" to express gratitude to Emperor Tran Nhan Tong and Princess Huyen Tran, who contributed to the people and the country in expanding the country's borders.
The journey of the five-panel Ao dai
08/02/2025 09:38
It was not by chance that the five-panel Ao dai appeared in 1744 during the reign of Lord Nguyen Phuc Khoat, merely by an order from the lord’s court.
Connecting History with the Young Generation
06/02/2025 12:31
As "open classrooms," historical sites in Hue offer students an interesting and visual way to access history.
Preserving for future generations
06/02/2025 10:11
The majestic and magnificent Thai Hoa Palace (in the Imperial City) has been given a “new coat,” leaving those who witness it are not only overwhelmed but also in awe of the craftsmanship of the artisans who have dedicated themselves to the restoration work over the past three years.
Ancient chrysanthemums… Where are they now?
29/01/2025 18:12
Ancient chrysanthemums, a symbol frequently found in heritage structures, clothing, and jewelry of the Nguyen Dynasty, have left their traces but seem to have disappeared from Hue. Meanwhile, the appreciation for these flowers continues as a quiet passion among some "scholars of Ha Thanh".
Culture and Tourism news bulletin No.241
26/01/2025 07:00
The ceremony of erecting the nêu pole to welcome Tết inside Huế Imperial Palace was recently re-enacted in accordance with the royal rituals of the Nguyễn Dynasty on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month.
In the royal life of the past, the nêu pole erecting ceremony (also known as Thướng Tiêu) served as a signal that Tết had arrived. The word 'Tiêu' in Thướng Tiêu means 'the treetop,' symbolizing the highest and most visible point.
Erecting bamboo pole in the Imperial Citadel to welcome the Lunar New Year
23/01/2025 17:50
On the morning of January 22 (the lunar December 23), Hue Monuments Conservation Center held the bamboo pole erection ceremony inside Hue Imperial Citadel, following the ritual under the Nguyen Dynasty.
New driver of Hue's heritage
22/01/2025 22:11
Hue City, a distinctive heritage urban area of Vietnam, is gradually transforming its historical and cultural values into economic drivers, creating a sustainable development model that preserves and promotes heritage values.
Culture and Tourism news bulletin No.240
19/01/2025 07:00
With the aim of improving infrastructure, creating landscapes, and adding highlights to the Thien An Hill area to serve residents and tourists, the Thuan Hoa District People’s Committee will continue implementing the Thien An Park project - Dragon Waterfall category in 2025, with a total investment of over 14.3 (fourteen point three) billion VND.
Culture and Tourism news bulletin No.239
12/01/2025 07:00
The Ngọ Môn bell, Emperor Duy Tân’s throne, a stone relief from the Minh Mạng era, and a dragon statue from the Thiệu Trị era are four of the 33 artifacts recently recognized as national treasures.
According to the decision recognizing the 13th round of national treasures for 33 artifacts, signed by Deputy Prime Minister Lê Thành Long, Huế has four artifacts included on the list. The newly recognized treasures in this round are all original and unique artifacts, possessing exceptional historica
Culture and Tourism news bulletin No.238
05/01/2025 07:00
This was the first event of the National Tourism Year, held on the morning of January 1, 2025, at the Great Court of Thái Hòa Palace. The event attracted a large number of domestic and international tourists.
Culture and Tourism news bulletin No.237
29/12/2024 07:00
Hải Vân Frontier Post monument was built in 1826 during the reign of Emperor Minh Mạng, located at an elevation of 490 meters on the majestic Hải Vân Mountain. It is a military fortification and one of the most impressive fortress frontier posts in Vietnam.