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. ​

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.

On the evening of September 1, tens of thousands of audience members gathered at Hue City Culture and Sports Square, immersing themselves in the vibrant electronic music atmosphere of the Hue Wonderverse Music Fest 2026 - an international heritage and music festival.

Amid celebrations marking the 81st anniversary of the success of the August Revolution and National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2026), the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held the opening ceremony of the 37th Traditional Boat Racing - 2026 on the morning of September 2.

On the morning of September 1, the 2026 Khe Tre Highland Market (third edition) under the theme ‘Spirit of Great Forest - Colors of Independence’ officially kicked off at the Co Tu Ethnic Traditional Cultural Village in Thuong Lo Village, Khe Tre Commune. The event offers visitors a space to experience the unique culture, cuisine, and specialties of the highlands during the National Day holiday (September 2).

On the evening of August 30, thousands of audience members packed the stage area at Hue City’s Culture and Sports Square, immersing themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of Hue Wonderverse Music Fest 2026 - an international heritage and music festival featuring a lineup of renowned singers.

On the morning of August 30, over 4,500 delegates and residents gathered at the Hue City Culture and Sports Square to take part in the “Together with Vietnam, Moving Forward” walking program. The event shared the same atmosphere of excitement, enthusiasm, and solemnity with 34 provinces and cities nationwide, spreading the message ‘10 Billion Green Steps - For a Sustainable Vietnam’ and promoting the spirit of national solidarity.

The 2026 National Archery Championships kicked off on the morning of August 24th at Tu Do Stadium. The tournament is part of Hue Sports Festival 2026, jointly organised by Hue City Department of Culture and Sports and Vietnam Sports Authority.

Taking place from August 22 to 26 at Ba Cong artificial turf field, the Hue City 7-a-side Football Tournament - Huda Cup 2026 is organized by the Department of Culture and Sports in coordination with the Leano Group Tourism Media Co., Ltd. The tournament is one of the 19 activities within the Hue Sports Festival 2026.

On July 22nd, 2026, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued Official Dispatch No. 4538/BVHTTDL-DSVH to Hue City People’s Committee, expressing its support for Hue in preparing an application to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in the field of Gastronomy. This is an important step, providing further political and professional support for the city to concentrate resources, complete its application and work toward the 2027 selection cycle.

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.

With the aim of improving infrastructure, creating landscapes, and adding highlights to the Thien An Hill area to serve residents and tourists, the Thuan Hoa District People’s Committee will continue implementing the Thien An Park project - Dragon Waterfall category in 2025, with a total investment of over 14.3 (fourteen point three) billion VND.

The Ngọ Môn bell, Emperor Duy Tân’s throne, a stone relief from the Minh Mạng era, and a dragon statue from the Thiệu Trị era are four of the 33 artifacts recently recognized as national treasures. According to the decision recognizing the 13th round of national treasures for 33 artifacts, signed by Deputy Prime Minister Lê Thành Long, Huế has four artifacts included on the list. The newly recognized treasures in this round are all original and unique artifacts, possessing exceptional historica

This was the first event of the National Tourism Year, held on the morning of January 1, 2025, at the Great Court of Thái Hòa Palace. The event attracted a large number of domestic and international tourists.

Hải Vân Frontier Post monument was built in 1826 during the reign of Emperor Minh Mạng, located at an elevation of 490 meters on the majestic Hải Vân Mountain. It is a military fortification and one of the most impressive fortress frontier posts in Vietnam.

Christmas is coming, and many coffee shops in the center of Hue City becomedazzling and sparkling, attracting a large number of visitors for celebrations and photo opportunities.

Situated on the Vietnam-China border, Bản Giốc Waterfall is renowned as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam, being the largest natural waterfall in Southeast Asia and the fourth largest in the world among waterfalls located along international borders.

Taking place from November 26 to December 10, 2024, the 'Lotus Life' Exhibition showcases 50 selected pieces from 160 lotus-themed photographs captured over 7 years by the photographer Nguyễn Khoa Huy.

After three years of preservation and comprehensive restoration, the Thai Hoa Palace (located within Hue Imperial Citadel), the site of the coronation ceremonies for 13 emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty and the venue for the most important court rituals, was inaugurated on the occasion of Vietnam's Cultural Heritage Day on November 23rd.