Hue Buddhist woodblocks: Preserving heritage through ancient carved wooden printing blocks
07/11/2026 11:23
Hue is gradually undertaking the inventory, research and development of a database of its Buddhist woodblocks, with the aim of completing a nomination dossier for UNESCO recognition of Hue Buddhist woodblocks as documentary heritage. This process must go hand in hand with practical conservation measures to safeguard these valuable historical sources for generations to come and promote the cultural and historical values preserved in each carved block.
Promoting the Values of Vietnamese Families
04/11/2026 09:35
On the morning of November 3, at Duong No Ward, Ho Chi Minh Museum and Monuments Management Board, in coordination with Duong No Ward People’s Committee, held a communications program on the City’s Family Development Strategy.
Expanding Opportunities for the Public to Access and Create Culture
04/11/2026 07:57
November 24th has been officially designated Vietnam Culture Day by the Politburo. For Hue, one of Vietnam’s leading cultural and heritage cities, the occasion carries even greater significance. It also offers people from all walks of life an opportunity to engage with and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural values passed down by previous generations.
Tourism paves the way for cultural industry
03/11/2026 16:15
For Hue, Resolution 80-NQ/TW (Res 80) opens up a vital opportunity to transform cultural and heritage potential into resources for sustainable development. However, to achieve this goal, it is necessary to fully recognize the existing “bottlenecks” in the management, preservation, and promotion of heritage values.
Blending Heritage Values with Contemporary Design
30/10/2026 10:32
‘Applied Fine Arts and Heritage: From Traditional Values to Contemporary Designs’ was the theme of an international scientific conference held on the morning of October 29 at the University of Arts, Hue University. The University of Arts and Udon Thani Rajabhat University of Thailand jointly organized this conference.
Bringing Agriproducts to ‘Digital Market’
30/10/2026 08:58
Rather than relying on traders, many farmers in Hue have confidently started selling their agriproducts on digital platforms, helping increase the value of their goods while expanding the reach of local produce.
From heritage to contemporary design
28/10/2026 18:07
Inspired by a love for traditional culture, young designers in Hue are finding ways to bring heritage values into clothing through their own creative languages.
Strengthening partnerships for organic and circular agriculture
28/10/2026 14:27
On October 27th, Hue City Farmers' Union and Que Lam Organic Agriculture One Member Limited Liability Company signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop organic and circular agriculture and strengthen agricultural value chain linkages in the city. Mr. Nguyen Chi Tai, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hue City, attended the signing ceremony and delivered remarks.
Piano keys building bridge of friendship between Vietnam and Japan
26/10/2026 10:14
On the afternoon of October 24, the ‘Japan - Vietnam Friendship Piano Concert’ at Song Huong Theater brought together Japanese pianist ASAKURA Sumire and young talents from Hue Academy of Music for a musical encounter. Organized by the Consulate General of Japan in Da Nang in coordination with Hue City Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association, the concert conveyed a message of understanding, friendship, and a shared aspiration to cultivate good values.
From Quoc Hoc, carrying Hue’s dreams forward
26/10/2026 09:08
Having grown up at Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted, Mr. Phan Ngoc Tho, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Vu Quoc Huy, and Dr. Nguyen Nguyen Thai Bao have made their marks in different fields, but all share the same desire to contribute to building their hometown. For them, the values nurtured at Quoc Hoc continue to shape their work and aspirations for Hue today.
Nguyen Tieu poetry night honors the true value of poetry
06/03/2024 09:18
With the theme "Spring Fragrance," the Hue Poetry Festival is a series of events celebrating Vietnamese Poetry Day, aiming to honor the achievements of poetry - the spiritual product that is indispensable in social life.
Preserving the heritage value of Han Nom
27/02/2024 12:11
Close to 420,000 pages of Han Nom documents have been digitized - a figure recently announced by the Provincial General Library, bringing joy to researchers.
Hue Buddhist woodblocks: Preserving heritage through ancient carved wooden printing blocks
Hue is gradually undertaking the inventory, research and development of a database of its Buddhist woodblocks, with the aim of completing a nomination dossier for UNESCO recognition of Hue Buddhist woodblocks as documentary heritage. This process must go hand in hand with practical conservation measures to safeguard these valuable historical sources for generations to come and promote the cultural and historical values preserved in each carved block.