The Department of Science and Technology, in collaboration with the Department of Education and Training, the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of Hue City, the Thieu Nien Tien Phong & Nhi Dong Newspaper in Hue, and Hue City Post Office, launched the 55th UPU International Letter-Writing Competition in 2026 for students aged 9 to 15.

In Hue, the traditional Lunar New Year “Tet” does not arrive with fanfare. It begins quietly in the kitchen, from a pot of banh tet (a cylindrical sticky rice cake with mung beans and pork) glowing over the fire, from the warm scent of ginger, from a jar of mixed pickled vegetables. Just by looking at these dishes, people in Hue know that Tet is very near.

I did not grow up in a family devoted solely to farming, yet my childhood held a clear and gentle chapter shaped by the cycles of rain and sun in my grandparents’ fields. Those years, and the memories they carry, have left a lasting mark, so that even now, I am stirred by an inexpressible emotion whenever I see farmers busily preparing for a new sowing season.

On the morning of January 18th, Hue Poetry Association organized a program to review the Association’s activities in 2025 and to launch the poetry collection “Returning to the Land of Huong Ngu”. This was an opportunity to reflect on the previous year's events while also presenting to the public a brand-new poetry anthology, the product of the Association's numerous lively creative and poetic exchange activities.

On the morning of January 17, Tuoi Tre Newspaper, in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Education and Training), the Department of Education and Training of Hue City, Hue University, and Hue City Youth Union jointly organized the 2026 Admissions and Career Counseling Program at Hue City Youth Activity Center.

In 2026, Hue City Museum of History aims to conduct surveys, research and upgrade 2 dossiers for nomination as special national relics, and prepare 8 new dossiers to request recognition as city-level relics.

On the first day back to work after the 2026 New Year holiday, Hue residents were greeted with encouraging news: during the holiday period, the city was estimated to have welcomed around 85,000 visitors, a 25% increase compared to the same period last year.

Adjusting the planning of Hue City for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050, is critically necessary in order to shape the spatial development organization model and fully utilize the city’s potential and advantages.

The year 2026, the first year of implementing Resolution 72-NQ/TW on breakthrough solutions for protecting and improving public health, marks a new turning point for healthcare in Hue City. Building on the strong foundation of Hue Central Hospital, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University; and a primary healthcare system undergoing comprehensive reform, Hue is steadily affirming its position as a center for advanced, specialized medical care, with a vision toward becoming a regional hub in Southeast Asia.

Based on the orientation to develop cultural and tourism spaces along the Nhu Y River, Thuan Hoa Ward is drafting a plan to establish a night street running along the river, with the expectation of creating a new, distinctive night-time tourism product that can effectively connect with the central pedestrian street axis of Pham Ngu Lao - Chu Van An - Vo Thi Sau.

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.

After the renovation of Thuy Tien Lake Water Park (Thuy Bang Ward) and the comprehensive investment in transportation infrastructure in Thien An and Vong Canh Hill areas, by early 2025, visitors and locals alike will be amazed by the fresh and visually appealing landscape of this area.

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.

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.

Tet is a time for families and loved ones to reunite. The celebration becomes even more meaningful with thoughtful and charming Tet gifts exchanged between family and friends.