With the theme “Echoes of Books - Resonance of Heritage” a contest exploring the Hue Bookcase, jointly organized by the Hue City Department of Culture and Sports, Hue Institute for Development Studies, and the Institute of Digital Transformation and Learning Resources (Hue University), will take place from April 22 to May 25.

The 5th Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day 2026, with the message “Books - Knowledge - Aspiration for National Development”, organized by Hue City Department of Culture and Sports, officially opened on the morning of April 21st at Hue City Library (29A Le Quy Don Street, Thuan Hoa Ward).

On April 18, at Secret Affairs Institute - Tam Toa Complex (No. 33, Tong Duy Tan Street, Phu Xuan Ward), Hue Monuments Conservation Center opened the exhibition “Stories from Ancient Manuscripts.” The event responds to Hue Festival 2026 - the Summer Festival themed “The Shining Citadel” and looks ahead to Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day (April 21).

Following the proposal of Hue City Department of Culture and Sports, Mr. Nguyen Khac Toan, Chairman of Hue City People’s Committee, signed a decision to designate 18 sites across the city as city-level historical and cultural relics. Hue City People’s Committee announced the information on April 17th.

The training course on implementing the “Safe Swimming and Drowning Prevention” Program 2026, organized by the city’s Department of Culture and Sports in coordination with the Vietnam Sports Administration (the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), officially opened on the morning of April 17 at 12 Hung Vuong Street (Thuan Hoa Ward, Hue City).

On the morning of April 16th, the University of Sciences, Hue University organized a series of activities in response to the 5th “Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day” 2026, attracting a large number of staff, lecturers, and students.

Amid the flow of visitors experiencing the Ancient Capital, the image of Mr. Nguyen Don Long - a male tour guide (born in 1986) wearing the traditional ao dai - quietly tells the story of love for culture, spreading traditional values in a distinct Hue way.

In response to Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day (April 21), on April 13, the Phu Xuan Ward Women's Union officially launched a reading space themed “Phu Xuan - Culture and Heritage”. The space is located at the Community Cultural House, 103 Nhat Le Street.

On the evening of April 12, Hue College held a 2026 Traditional Bunpimay Tet Festival for over 300 Lao students currently studying and living in Hue City.

On the morning of April 11, at Secret Affairs Institute - Tam Toa Complex, Hue Monuments Conservation Center, in coordination with Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities, Hai Ba Trung High School, and Nguyen Hue High School, organized a heritage education program titled “Reforms of Emperor Minh Mang”, in celebration of Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day (April 21).

Behind each little cake were care, creativity, and gentle skills, helping children fall in love with the family kitchen and feel proud of Hue’s culinary culture.

You have just seen images of Canh Duong fishing village - a small village along the gentle Bu Lu River, which flows into Canh Duong beach. Here lies a mangrove forest located in the middle of the Bu Lu River, adding to the natural charm of this fishing village tucked within Lang Co Bay.

Dam Chuon is known as the most beautiful spot to watch the sunrise in the Tam Giang lagoon system. Try waking up early and heading to Dam Chuon to catch the sunrise. It will definitely be a wonderful and memorable experience as summer arrives.

In the coming time, the tourism sector will enhance the promotion of culinary tourism through culinary events and festivals, and create unique culinary tours to promote the advantages of local cuisine and enhance the tourism experience for visitors.

Under the gentle morning sunlight, the blooming pink petals create a vibrant and graceful picture against the clear blue sky.The elegant beauty of the lotus always brings a sense of peace and serenity to the soul, doesn’t it?

A special feature of this year’s Vesak celebration is the enormous Buddhist flag along the Huong riverbank, created from colorful silk ribbons fluttering in the wind - painting a vibrant scene for Buddha’s birthday in the ancient capital of Hue.

Within the ancient setting of Thiệu Phương and Cơ Hạ gardens, more than 1,000 works of bonsai, orchids, and decorative stones created by six hundred artisans from across the country have gathered - creating a vibrant living artwork that harmonizes nature, humanity, and heritage.

We invite you to enjoy breathtaking images capturing the poetic beauty of nature and the unique cultural identity of the Ta Oi ethnic group in Quảng Nhâm Commune, A Luoi District. A trip to Quang Nham offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in a distinctive cultural atmosphere and the untouched natural landscapes of this area.

Located about 50 kilometers north of Hue city center, Pho Trach is a traditional craft village with a history spanning hundreds of years. It is well known for growing bàng grass and crafting various traditional handmade products from this natural material.

In addition to the thousands of books displayed across numerous booths, those attending the book fair themed “Hue of Love” will experience a variety of other exciting activities and events that span over a week.