There is a distinctive vision of Hue in ‘Vu khuc Co Do’ (The Dance of the Ancient Capital), soft and graceful as the rain, tinged with nostalgia. Unveiled at Paris Fashion Week on September 30th, the collection by Nguyen Phuc Tuan, a young designer, carries memories of rainy days, childhood, and his love for the place where he was born. Having returned to Vietnam after the show, the Hue-born designer spoke with Hue Today about the inspiration behind his collection and his plans for the future.

These days, the festive atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival is already filling the streets. From the skillful hands of craftsmen diligently working on unicorn heads, Earth God masks, and drums… to spectacular unicorn dance performances on competition stages and in welcoming spaces at the Imperial Citadel,… all come together to create a vibrant picture of the Mid-Autumn in the Ancient Capital, preserving the unique cultural beauty and leaving lasting impressions on visitors.

Aedus Crew, a young and energetic dance group, is gradually making its mark on the artistic life of the Ancient capital. Behind its high-energy performances are students from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University.

At the beginning of July, David Greilsammer - a renowned French pianist, delivered a captivating performance at Hue Academy of Music under the theme “Fairies, Dreams, and Dances”. This marked his second visit to the Ancient Capital.

The opening of the Co Do (Ancient Capital) Modern Dance and Folk-Dance Cup took place on November 24th, 2024, at the gymnasium of Hue University’s Faculty of Physical Education. The event attracted 300 athletes from 25 dance and folk-dance clubs across the province.