The Government’s issuance of Decree No. 282/2026/ND-CP on July 14th, 2026, to provide guidance for the implementation of Resolution No. 28/2026/QH16 on the development of Vietnamese culture and establishing criteria for piloting the cultural heritage city model, has opened up a new approach to the relationship between conservation and development.

As Da Nang rises to become a premier tourism destination with increasingly diverse and distinctive experiences, cultural events, festivals and community activities play an important role in creating the city’s unique appeal. Along this journey, HEINEKEN Vietnam and its Larue brand have consistently been active partners, contributing to the celebration of local identity, spreading pride in Da Nang and supporting the growth of the local tourism economy.

It is not even the end of the sixth lunar month, but I have already heard elderly men in my neighborhood enthusiastically asking one another how the upcoming Autumn offering ceremony will be organized at the village communal house, and whether the heads of the clans have made plans to meet yet. It may seem strange that amid the bustle of city life, these elderly men are passionately talking about village affairs. The village communal house is not far away either, just a few dozen meters from my house. “The city also began with villages. Preserving the roots of the village means preserving its culture for future generations. You young people should remember that,” they would tell me whenever I asked.

The 2026 Hue City Open Pickleball Tournament for the Uyen Phuong Cup opened on the morning of August 8 at Uyen Phuong Pickleball courts at No. 150 Nguyen Trai St. The event is part of Hue Sports Festival 2026, jointly organized by the Department of Culture and Sports and Uyen Phuong Sports JSC. Vice Chairman of Hue City People’s Committee Tran Huu Thuy Giang attended the opening ceremony and delivered remarks.

On the afternoon of August 5th, during a courtesy meeting with a delegation from Kyoto Environmental Activities Association (KEAA) led by Honorary Professor Tatsuro Niikawa, President of KEAA., Mr. Tran Huu Thuy Giang, Vice Chairman of Hue City People's Committee, reaffirmed that Hue highly values and wishes to further strengthen its friendship and cooperation with Kyoto, a city that shares many similarities with Hue in terms of history, culture, and the vision of sustainable heritage urban development.

On the morning of August 5, Hue City People’s Committee held its regular press briefing for July 2026. The briefing was chaired by Mr. Hoang Viet Cuong, Chief of the City People’s Committee Office; Mr. Tran Cong Thich Vuong, Deputy Director of the Department of Finance; and Mr. Nguyen Huy Hien, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports.

After more than three weeks, the training program on Hue-Singing (Ca Hue) performance skills for more than 180 music teachers from primary schools across Hue City, organized by the Department of Culture and Sports in coordination with the Department of Education and Training, concluded on the afternoon of July 31.

Hue Today, Issue No. 485 features a wide range of stories that have attracted readers’ attention, including special mechanisms for the development of Hue as a heritage city, a proposal to establish Hue as Vietnam’s photography city in the future, as well as efforts to promote civilization in funeral practices, along with other notable current affairs covering the economy, culture, education…

On the afternoon of July 28, a working delegation from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, led by Deputy Minister Ta Quang Dong, held a working session with Hue City People’s Committee on coordinating the implementation of the Project to build and promote the national brand ‘Vietnam Photography City’.

Hue Today Issue No. 478, published on Tuesday, July 21st, features a wide range of noteworthy stories covering politics, the economy, culture, society, and community affairs.

Taking place over the past week, the Book Fair “Beloved Hue,” organized by the Hue Book and Culture Club, was held at 23-25 Le Loi Street, along the poetic Huong River in Thuan Hoa District, attracting a large number of book lovers and tourists.

Located about 20 km northwest of Huế City, Hòn Vượn Mountain rises 300 meters above sea level. Here, visitors can relax, camp, breathe in the fresh air, and hunt the clouds while witnessing a stunning sunrise.

We invite you to enjoy the dazzling night lights of Nguyen Hoang Bridge, which was officially opened for technical traffic through on the morning of March 26, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hue liberation day.

We invite you to enjoyimages of the violet Chinaberry blossoms, which add a romantic charm to both banksof the Huong River, especially in the cold weather.

In theseMarchdays, whenvisiting Bạch Mã National Park, you willexperience a gentlespring with the vibrantcolors of azaleas and bellflowers, and somewhere, a lingeringhint of goldenleaves, standing out against the misty air. As you make your way up to the mountainpeak, cloudsdriftclose to the path, embracing the mountaintops, while the scent of springfills the air, blending with the sounds of birds.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.