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 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.

On the morning of August 29, a series of cultural and educational events took place at the Ngo Mon Square, including a reenactment of the Truyen Lo Ceremony from the Nguyen Dynasty, the announcement of Hue’s Heritage Promotion Ambassador, and a ceremony honoring the ‘School Honor Students’ of the 2025 - 2026 academic year.

On the morning of August 30, at the Duong No Ward Party Committee Hall (Hue City), the Standing Committee of the Youth Union of Duong No Ward, in coordination with the ‘Tu Chap canh tuong lai’ Club, Co.opmart Hue One-Member Limited Liability Company, and other accompanying units and individuals, organized the ‘Supporting children to school’ program in 2026 under the theme ‘Wings for dreams - Steady steps to the future’.

On the morning of August 29, the Union of Science and Technology Associations of the city, in coordination with the Department of Health, Hue Central Hospital, and the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, held a national scientific conference themed ‘Climate Change and Non-Communicable Diseases: Issues and Solutions’.

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.

On the morning of August 28, Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR), in collaboration with Quang Tri Province People’s Committee and Hue People’s Committee, officially launched the ‘Phong Nha - Hue Imperial City: A World Heritage Journey’ tourist train at Dong Hoi Railway Station. Later that day, Hue City welcomed the train and held a ceremony to mark its arrival.

On the morning of August 28, Hue City People’s Committee held a working session and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam.

On the morning of August 27th, Permanent Deputy Secretary of Hue City Party Committee and Chairman of Hue City People’s Council Pham Duc Tien received and held a working session with a delegation from the Organization Commission of Salavan Provincial Party Committee of Lao People’s Democratic Republic, led by Mr. Chansilone Sisomboun, Member of the Standing Committee and Head of the Organization Commission of Salavan Provincial Party Committee.