On November 6, Hue Central Hospital organized a review of its free diabetic retinopathy screening and consultation program for patients. The program aimed to detect retinal damage at an early stage, helping prevent vision impairment and blindness among people with diabetes, while also marking World Diabetes Day (November 14).

Hue Central Hospital (HCH) has successfully performed two consecutive kidney transplants using LifePort organ preservation technology, bringing the total number of kidney transplants performed at the hospital using this technology to five. Notably, one donor kidney was transported more than 1.800 km across Vietnam after approximately 18 hours of cold ischemia, helping expand life-saving opportunities for patients with end-stage kidney disease.

If San Fernando has its giant lanterns, Hue, too, has cultural attractions that offer entertainment and immersive experiences. Hue-Singing performed on the Perfume River, accompanied by a one-of-a-kind water music stage, is one example.

For over 20 years working as an ao-dai designer, Tran Thien Khanh has brought the images and spirit of Hue to numerous stages near and far. Yet in ‘Huong Ky Uc’ (Fragrance of Memories), he chooses not to portray Hue through grand symbols, but through the hands of his mother, baskets of loc cakes, and the simple, familiar memories of childhood.

On the evening of September 25, thousands of audience members, residents, and visitors gathered at the stage in front of Kien Trung Palace in Hue Imperial Citadel to enjoy the ‘Nhin nhung mua thu di’ (‘Contemplating Autumns Go By’) music program, one of the highlights of the autumn season as part of Hue Festival 2026.

The singer Nguyen Dinh Tuan Dung, who is well-known for his performances of classical and sentimental music, will be the lead vocalist at the ‘Nhin nhung mua thu di’ (Contemplating Autumns Go By) music night, taking place on the evening of September 25 at Kien Trung Palace stage in Hue Imperial Citadel.

The Project for the Conservation, Preservation, Reconstruction, and Overall Embellishment of Thai Mieu Temple (Phase 1, Stage 1) has reached about 85% completion. The dossier for restoring the main structure, Thai To Mieu Temple, is being finalized, and construction is expected to begin in Quarter 1, 2027.

These days, the festive atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival is already filling the streets. From the skillful hands of craftsmen diligently working on unicorn heads, Earth God masks, and drums… to spectacular unicorn dance performances on competition stages and in welcoming spaces at the Imperial Citadel,… all come together to create a vibrant picture of the Mid-Autumn in the Ancient Capital, preserving the unique cultural beauty and leaving lasting impressions on visitors.

Behind the graceful and fluid movements on stage lie years of rigorous training, injuries, and quiet sacrifices. For Hue dancers, the challenge also lies in embracing contemporary influences while preserving the elegance, solemnity, and refinement that characterize the former imperial capital.

These days, along several alleys on Bao Vinh Street, many old walls are being given a new look with murals depicting ancient houses, riverside landing stages, boats, and the daily life of what was once a trading port.