Opening of Huyen Tran Temple Festival, celebrating gratitude to those expanding the country’s border
26/02/2026 12:59
The Huyen Tran Temple Festival, held on Ngu Phong Mountain in early spring, reminds later generations of the great contributions of Buddhist King Tran Nhan Tong and Princess Huyen Tran - historical figures who played a vital role in the work of expanding the border of Dai Viet toward the South.
Encountering Hue in Europa
25/02/2026 06:29
In Greek mythology, the supreme god Zeus transformed himself into a bull to seduce the beautiful princess Europa. When she mounted his back, the bull carried her across the sea to the island of Crete, where she gave birth to great kings, seen as an allegory for the birth of European civilization. The continent of Europe was therefore named after her – Europa, later known by the common name Europe.
Opening ceremony of neonatal medicine training course based on UK standards
30/07/2025 11:46
On July 29th, the Vietnam Center for the Development of Maternal and Child Health, in coordination with Hue Central Hospital, held the opening ceremony for the first-level postgraduate neonatal medicine training course based on standards from the United Kingdom. This marks an important step forward in improving the quality of neonatal care in Vietnam, particularly in underserved regions.
The Doctor for the “King of Instruments”
21/06/2025 15:34
A piano technician, someone who maintains and repairs the "Kings of Instruments", is a profession few pursue today. It does not offer high income, while each maintenance session take times, possibly up to six hours or more for tuning and adjustments, depending on the condition and “ailment” of each piano.
Surge in tourist arrivals to Hue during Hung Kings' Commemoration Holiday
08/04/2025 18:07
On the afternoon of April 7th, a representative from the Department of Tourism reported that, according to preliminary statistics, approximately 105.000 visitors came to explore and experience tourist destinations in Hue over the four-day holiday period from April 4th to April 7th, 2025.
Hue expected to welcome 105,000 visitors during Hung Kings' Commemoration Day
06/04/2025 09:39
On the afternoon of April 4, information from the Department of Tourism said that, based on the assessment of visitor arrivals to Hue during the Hung Kings' Commemoration Day, the number of visitors to Hue City is forecast to increase sharply.
Evaluating the effectiveness of iPLAY - Learning through Playing project
13/03/2025 18:26
On March 12, the Department of Education and Training in collaboration with VVOB (the Flemish Association for Development Cooperation and Technical Assistance, Kingdom of Belgium) conducted a survey and evaluation of the iPLAY - Learning through Playing project in Hue City.
“Bros” lineup to appear at “Hue - Mega Booming” music festival
02/03/2025 16:22
The “Hue - Mega Booming” music festival will take place at Ngo Mon Square - Hue Imperial Citadel over two nights, April 5th - 6th, 2025 (coinciding with the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day). The event will feature many young singers, with a special highlight being the appearance of the “Anh Trai Say Hi” (Say Hi with Bros) lineup - a well-known reality TV show about music.
Provincial leader hosted a courtesy reception for Norway's Ambassador to Vietnam
16/11/2024 18:32
On November 15, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Van Phuong hosted a courtesy reception for H.E. Hilde Solbakken, the Kingdom of Norway's Ambassador to Vietnam.
The United Kingdom continues to support Thua Thien Hue in developing its sectors of strengths
31/10/2024 15:59
On October 30, Mr. Nguyen Van Phuong, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, had a courtesy meeting and discussion with Ms. Alexandra Elizabeth Smith, Consul General of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Vietnam. Attending the meeting were leaders of relevant departments, agencies, and branches.
“King of musical instruments” Pi Ke Do
09/08/2024 08:22
With the ability to sing and skillfully use the traditional musical instruments, artisan Pi Ke Do, 50, Hong Bac Commune is also jokingly called “king of musical instruments” by the Pa Co people. He has spent more than 30 years researching, and crafting traditional musical instruments and has become an artisan in the most sophisticated musical instruments in A Luoi District.
Opening of Huyen Tran Temple Festival, celebrating gratitude to those expanding the country’s border
The Huyen Tran Temple Festival, held on Ngu Phong Mountain in early spring, reminds later generations of the great contributions of Buddhist King Tran Nhan Tong and Princess Huyen Tran - historical figures who played a vital role in the work of expanding the border of Dai Viet toward the South.