During a career orientation session at Byron Nelson High School in Texas, USA, my daughter and I had the opportunity to experience an exceptionally well-organized Culinary Arts vocational training model. In the U.S. education system, students are guided toward basic career paths as soon as they enter middle school, preparing them for vocational training in high school if they choose not to pursue a university pathway.

On December 2 and 3, a working delegation from the Standing Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hue City, led by Ms. Nguyen Thi Ai Van, Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, and Standing Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hue City, visited and presented financial support to South Central provinces to overcome damage after typhoons and floods.

On the morning of December 1st, the Department of Education and Training (DOET) presented Certificates of Merit to the following schools: Gia Hoi High School, Huong Vinh High School, Dang Tran Con High School, Ly Tu Trong Secondary School, Phu Binh Primary School, and Ngo Kha Primary School, for effectively carrying out flood prevention and post-flood recovery efforts during the recent flooding events.

On the afternoon of December 1, the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University held a conference to officially transfer Hue Medical College - previously under the management of Hue City People’s Committee - to the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, in accordance with Decision No. 2346/QĐ-TTg dated October 23, 2025, issued by the Prime Minister.

Hue starts entering winter, beginning a series of long and wet rainy days. But truly, if tourists could “embrace” this Hue’s weather, they will not only fully experience all the senses with the specialty of Hue rain, but can also feel Hue more vivid and authentical in its profound and peaceful space.

On the morning of November 30, at the Culture and Cinema Center, Hue City Health Department organized a rally to respond to the National Action Month for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control, and World AIDS Day 2025.

This was the theme of a seminar held on the morning of November 29 by the City Association for People with Disabilities - Support for People with Disabilities and Orphans, in response to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3).

Along with social welfare activities, banks in the area have been surveying the damage sustained by customers affected by floods. Based on this, they proposed timely support measures to help residents and businesses overcome difficulties.

On the afternoon of November 27, the working delegation of Ton Dong A Corporation presented a great number of school supplies to support students in the city area in overcoming damages caused by the recent floods.

On November 25, at the National Assembly House, Mr. Do Van Chien, Politburo Member and Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly, attended a ceremony where Phu Tho Province presented funds to support localities heavily damaged by recent historic floods.

The seven lotus flowers, representing the first seven footsteps of Buddha after his birth, will be lit throughout the Vesak season, bringing a unique and gentle beauty to the Huong River.

This beauty has also blended with many other factors to contribute to the recognition of Ao dai as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage under the name “Knowledge of Tailoring and Wearing Hue Ao dai”. Hue locals in general and Hue women in particular have the right to hope that one day in the near future, Hue Ao dai will be recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

In the gentle golden sunlight of early spring, millions of tiny, pure white daisies bloom, astonishing visitors with their pure beauty.

International Women’s Day on March 8th is an opportunity to express affection and gratitude to the important women in our lives. The gifts chosen not only express our interest but also carry special meanings, bringing joy and happiness to the recipient.

In the poetic space of the Song Huong Theater, the "Linh Phung" (Phoenix) Ao dai festival night, part of the autumn festival of the Hue Festival 2024, left a beautiful impression on the locals and tourists.

A large crowd of locals and tourists enthusiastically cheered on the teams, creating a joyful and vibrant atmosphere.

Hue Community Ao Dai Week 2024 with a series of activities and events last June has contributed to promoting culture, attracting tourism, and socio-economic development.

The railway line connecting Hue to Da Nang via the Hai Van Pass spans approximately 100 kilometers and is considered one of the most beautiful railway routes in the country.

Hue is known as the land of many types of cakes, from royal cakes offered to emperors to commoner cakes.

Thuan An fishing port is the largest one in Thua Thien Hue province. Every day, from 2 to 3 a.m., fishing boats busily dock at the port. The atmosphere becomes bustling with crowds of buyers and sellers.