On September 8th, Phu Xuan University organized the ‘PXUni Job Festival 2026’, connecting students and job seekers with nearly 20 businesses and offering more than 500 job opportunities across various fields.

Recent culinary events and festivals in Hue have emerged as popular gathering points, drawing crowds of visitors from near and far. However, what truly retains them is not merely the flavors or the festive atmosphere, but the live performances and the narratives behind each dish, offering tourists deeper insights into the history, culture, and people of Hue.

Rather than simply introducing familiar destinations and famous attractions in Hue, TikTokers and Facebookers (digital content creators on TikTok and Facebook) are now offering new perspectives on the city’s tourism and people through short videos and candid reviews of their experiences. This approach is bringing Hue to life on social media while giving travelers from around the world more interesting information to inspire their own experiences in the city.

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.

In the rhythm of modern life, cyclos still roll through streets, preserving the distinctive charm of gentle Hue and remaining tied to the experiences of visitors who come here. However, cyclos still serve primarily as a means of transportation, with little integration of diverse cultural experiences that could help create a distinctive offering for the Ancient Capital’s tourism.

Marking the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2026), on the morning of July 27, the Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee, and the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the city held an incense-and-flower offering ceremony at Hue City Martyrs’ Cemetery to honor and pay tribute to heroic martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for the cause of national liberation and the defense of the Fatherland.

On July 25, the Khoi su tu tam Foundation held an incense- and flower-offering ceremony at Phu Gia Martyrs’ Cemetery (Phu Vang Commune) and presented appreciation gifts to war invalids, sick soldiers, families of fallen soldiers, and people with meritorious service to the revolution on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day.

On the occasion of the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2026), Hue City Women’s Union held a flower- and incense-offering ceremony on July 20 at the Memorial Stele to the women heroes of the 11 Girls of the Huong River Squad, and also visited and presented gifts to Heroic Vietnamese Mothers and the former female soldiers.

Tourism digital transformation in Hue is entering a more advanced stage as the connection of transportation, dining, shopping, and the exploration of attractions and heritage sites across digital platforms is being implemented in a coordinated manner, offering visitors a seamless travel experience.

With over 120 kilometers of coastline and a vast lagoon system bestowed by nature, Hue is home to numerous attractive seafood markets, including Phu Hau Market and Ngu My Thanh Floating Market, and Vinh Hien Market… In this issue of Hue Today Weekly, we would like to take readers to the fish market of Thuan An through a series of photos taken by Duc Quang, a reporter, offering a glimpse into the vibrant daily life of a coastal fishing community.