On the 155th anniversary of the birthday of Mrs. Hoang Thi Loan - the mother of President Ho Chi Minh - and the 133rd anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday, the People's Committee of Nghe An province, in coordination with the People's Committee of Thua Thien Hue province, organize a special show called “Người mẹ làng Sen” (“The mother in Lotus village”).

Taking place from May 19 to 21, 2023 with various attractive activities, ‘Thuan An – the Call of the Sea’ Festival 2023 is a highlight in a chain of cultural events of the summer festival of Hue Festival 2023.

Although the Huong River is just located humbly in the area of Thua Thien Hue, this river is still full of beauty from being fierce in the sections of waterfalls in the upstream of the old forest to being gentle and fond when flowing through the delta. Just like that, the Huong River has been an indispensable part in the deep spiritual life of Hue people and Hue culture.

Within the framework of Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2023, the Japanese ceramic exhibition “Yakishime - Shape of the Earth” offers visitors a unique perspective on the craft of the land of Fusang. The exhibition is held by the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam in collaboration with Hue Museum of Fine Arts. The exhibition is opened from April 27th to May 14th at the Diem Phung Thi Art Center.

The value of Zen poetry throughout the history is again confirmed and spreading in the contemporary life at “The Vietnamese Zen Poetry Week” held in Hue at the end of March.

On the afternoon of May 6, Vietravel Hue held a program called Free Walking Tour 2023 with the theme “Culture of the Ancient Capital”.

The vibrant days of the Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2023 have passed, but the unforgettable feelings about the beautiful and peaceful city of Hue, which is still full of vitality and excitement, will always accompany the artists, performers, tourists, and locals alike.

After 8 days and nights of various meaningful and exciting programs and activities, on the evening of May 5th, Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2023 officially came to a close, with a promise to meet tourists and locals again at the Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2025.

A large number of local residents and tourists gathered to witness the Worship Ceremony of the Ancestor of Crafts and Procession to honor traditional artisans and craftsmen that took place on the afternoon of May 5th at Tu Tuong Park, along the banks of Huong River in Hue city.

After Hue craft festival 2023 being organized for eight days, on the morning of May 5, the People's Committee of Hue City held a closing ceremony of a contest for voting the typical products at Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2023, and announced the winning products.