On the morning of September 21, the University of Arts, Hue University, held the opening ceremony for the 2026 - 2027 academic year, welcoming 327 new students, and announcing the decision to award it the Certificate of Institutional Education Accreditation.

On the morning of September 20, the Executive Committee of Hue City Theater Artist Association, in coordination with Hue Opera House and Hue Royal Traditional Arts Theater, held a ceremony to celebrate Vietnam Theater Day 2026.

Since 1998, 32 artifacts or sets of artifacts have been returned to Hue from abroad, but only one of them was acquired through an auction. The other 31 were brought back through appeals for donations and connections with owners.

On September 16th, the Ministry of Education and Training issued Decision No. 2719/QD-BGDDT approving the list of training programs for talented engineers and master's students in STEM fields to participate in the project ‘Training Human Resources for High-Tech Development for the 2025-2035 Period, with a Vision to 2045’ - Phase II of 2026.

Drawing on the woodblock prints of traditional Vietnamese folk painting genres such as Dong Ho, Hang Trong, Kim Hoang, and Lang Sinh, the Woodblock Art Experience Space at 23-25 Le Loi Street brings visitors closer to traditional art. Beyond contemplating the artworks, visitors can try printing and coloring the woodblocks while discovering the stories and cultural values behind each piece.

In this issue, Hue Today Weekly brings readers in-depth perspectives from experts and experienced writers across the fields of culture, the arts and the heritage economy. It also explores topical issues of public interest, including regulations on caps for service fees at public educational institutions across the city, on green tourism, and how Japan preserves its historic villages. ​

Beyond learning the melodies and repertoire of Ca Hue (Hue-Singing), teachers who complete the training program are seen as an ‘extended arm’ for passing on this ‘signature’ art form of Hue.

Featured on the front page of this weekend’s edition of Hue Today Weekly is an article titled ‘Taking Decisive Action to Bring About Substantive Changes in Every Task’ by Mr. Nguyen Dinh Trung, Member of PCV Central Committee, Secretary of Hue City Party Committee, and Head of Hue City National Assembly Delegation.

On the morning of August 29, the Hue City Youth and Children’s Center, in collaboration with the Vietnam Buddhist Martial Arts Schools, organized the 2nd Expanded Traditional Vietnamese Martial Arts Club Tournament of Buddhist Martial Arts Schools in 2026.

As the five-day National Day holiday approaches, featuring a vibrant lineup of cultural, artistic, sports, and experiential activities, Hue is expected to welcome over 500,000 tourist arrivals.