A new day on Quang Loi lagoon
20/08/2024 22:20
Just about 30 kilometers away, Quang Loi Lagoon is not far from the center of Hue City. It's located in Quang Loi Commune, Quang Dien District - a low-lying area rich in cultural identity. Covering approximately 800 hectares, the lagoon is part of the Tam Giang lagoon system. Following the flow of the waters, the lives of the people here are closely tied to the water as they engage in simple and humble fishing activities.
In the pursuit of sound
13/08/2024 13:59
Experimental music, popularized around the mid-20th century, is a completely distinct genre that utilizes a method of sound blending, as well as a variety of unconventional, diverse, and novel instruments. This genre is still new to domestic audiences, and there are a few artists who choose it as their musical path; among them is Vo Ha Hanh Nhan (born in 2002).
Hearing sea whisper
10/08/2024 09:22
We lay on the sand, quietly hearing the gentle melody of the waves and the melodious sound of winds gently gliding around us. The moon veiled the shore with a dim mist-like light. Far out at sea was layer after layer of light from fishing boats like thousands of remote stars. Amid the peaceful melody of the earth and sky, a gentle sleep came. Until the red east appeared on the horizon, we woke up, starting a wonderful new day.
Delegation of Thua Thien Hue province attended the 46th Session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee
24/07/2024 20:18
From July 20 to 26, at Bharat Mandapam International Exhibition-cum-convention centre (IECC) in New Delhi, India, a delegation of the People's Committee of Thua Thien Hue province, led by Permanent Deputy Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Binh, attended the programs within the framework of the session, according to the invitation from the Director of the UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee and Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO. The delegation was accompanied by representatives from departments and branches.
Assisting 1,000 disadvantaged female farmers to recover and develop sustainable livelihoods
21/07/2024 15:31
On July 20th, the provincial Red Cross Society, Oxfam in Vietnam, and the New Zealand Embassy in Hanoi organized a summary workshop for the project “Post-COVID-19 livelihood recovery for female farmers in particularly difficult and for difficult communes in Thua Thien Hue.” The event was attended by Ms. Caroline Rachel Beresford, New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam.
Provincial leaders received a courtesy call from New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam
19/07/2024 17:19
On July 18th, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Binh, had a courtesy meeting with H.E. Caroline Beresford, New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam.
Starting a new day
16/07/2024 15:24
Starting a new day with a fresh and cheerful spirit will help us feel energized throughout the day. Hue, a peaceful city, with increasingly expanding public spaces, which are safe, green, clean, and beautiful. These spaces also increasingly attract residents and visitors in the city to start their new days, with open, connecting, and friendly activities.
Milk sweet soup, familiar yet unique
16/07/2024 08:00
I was quite surprised to learn that milk sweet soup is a dessert originating from Hue, not a new snack from Saigon - where dairy ingredients are quite popular in delicious dishes for young people.
More than 1,000 new bachelors and Masters graduated from the University of Foreign Languages
15/07/2024 15:55
On July 14, the University of Foreign Languages, Hue University held a graduation ceremony and awarded bachelor's degrees and master's degrees to the students of the 2024 academic year.
Salt Coffee in Hue featured on US newspaper
04/07/2024 16:27
CNN, an US news outlet, has recently reported an increasing number of social media posts sharing tips on how to order a drink originally from Vietnam at a major American coffee chain. This sought-after beverage is salt coffee.
Culture and Tourism news bulletin No.191
11/02/2024 07:00
Hue is known as the land of many types of cakes, from royal cakes offered to emperors to commoner cakes. Among them is a type of cake that few people know about, called “Hồng Đào Nguỵ Quả”; (or commonly known as Gac or Spiny gourd cakes), a cake shaped like a unique fruit that people in Hue present on joyful occasions such as weddings and festivals.
Culture and Tourism news bulletin No.190
04/02/2024 07:00
We would like to invite you to admire some pictures of Tết flowers. Those are the images of the bright smiles of flower sellers and transporters at Phú Hậu wholesale market, the images of old men and ladies taking care of flowers in Phú Mậu flower village, the images of the colorful Thanh Tien paper flowers and the happy faces of young couples. Joy is in the air at the turn of the lunar new year.
Culture and Tourism news bulletin No.189
28/01/2024 07:00
Since the beginning of the 11th lunar month, the grapefruits in Phuc Dien ward, commonly known as the capital of Dien grapefruits, have begun to turn yellow and ready for harvesting. The fruitful grapefruit trees creates a poetic space that attracts many people to come and check-in.
Culture and Tourism news bulletin No.188
21/01/2024 07:00
We would like to invite you to admire the peaceful, fresh images of nature and people in Hue in the last days of the lunar year when the weather is a bit chilly yet filled with warm sunshine. The pure beauty of the foliage or the gates of ancient forts could mesmerize visitors during their trip to Hue city.
Culture and Tourism news bulletin No.187
14/01/2024 07:00
We would like to invite you to admire the images of maple forests changing leaves, surprisingly beautiful, in Huong Linh commune, Huong Hoa district, Quang Tri province.
Culture and Tourism news bulletin No. 186
07/01/2024 07:00
We would like to invite you to watch the images of Rông houses (Tall Houses) - a unique style of architecture, at Kon Rôn village, in Ngọc Kéo commune, Đăk Hà district of Kon Tum province.
Culture and Tourism news bulletin No. 185
31/12/2023 07:00
You have just watched the images of cherry blossoms blooming on the lush oolong tea hills in Sa Pa, signaling the arrival of the new spring. We wish you all a new year filled with joy, happiness and success.
Culture and Tourism news bulletin No. 184
24/12/2023 07:00
From above, the lake resembles an ax, so it is also commonly known as the Ax Lake. The lake is surrounded by rows of lush pine trees, creating a romantic and poetic scene.
Culture and Tourism news bulletin No. 183
17/12/2023 07:00
Among more than 100 fine artworks with the theme "Fine Art Works - Collection of Hue Fine Arts Museum" organized by Hue Fine Arts Museum at 15 Le Loi St., more than half are typical works of famous artists from the ancient capital or once associated with this land.
Culture and Tourism news bulletin No. 182
10/12/2023 07:00
To create a woodcut painting, the artist must go through many elaborate and meticulous steps. Without much passion, it would be impossible to become an artist of woodcut paintings.