Preserving the conical hat-making craft of Doc So
13/10/2026 07:15
In Doc So (Doc So residential group, Huong An Ward), the craft of making Vietnamese conical hats was once practised in nearly every household. Today, the tradition is at risk of disappearing, with only around 20 people in the village still practising the craft.
Promoting reading culture among students
12/10/2026 14:53
On October 11th, Vietnam Publishers Association, in coordination with Hue City Youth Union and Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted, organized a Reading Culture Festival for Youth Union members and young people, attracting 300 participants. The event was held ahead of the school's 130th anniversary and the 74th anniversary of the Traditional Day of Vietnam's Publishing, Printing and Book Distribution Sector.
Keeping the forge fires of Hue’s bronze-casting craft burning
11/10/2026 20:28
Among Hue’s traditional craft villages, the bronze-casting craft in the formerly Phuong Duc Ward (now Thuan Hoa Ward) is renowned for the skill, patience, and dedication of artisans.
Building a business on authentic Hue experiences
06/10/2026 20:16
More than just providing accommodation, Ms. Dinh Thi Phuong Thy (born in 1991, Kim Long Ward) brings visitors closer to local culture through everyday experiences such as making conical hats, making traditional Hue cakes, preparing Hue-style meals, and making lotus tea...
Passing the Torch of the White Coat to new students at Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy
05/10/2026 16:10
On the evening of October 4th, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, held its traditional torch procession, white coat presentation, torch handover and scholarship awards for new students as part of the 2026 - 2027 academic year welcome festival with the theme of 'Passing the Torch of the White Coat'.
The colors of traditional craft villages
05/10/2026 16:09
The rhythmic clang of hammers rings out from blacksmiths’ forges, the scent of fresh wood fills carpentry workshops, and artisans work with bamboo strips, conical hat frames, needles and thread. Each craft has its own tasks, and each artisan has a personal way of keeping the tradition alive. The resulting products bear the distinctive marks of their craft villages and reflect the diligence and skill of the craftsmen.
Passing on Pa Hy culture
27/09/2026 06:04
In Binh Dien Commune, people with knowledge of Pa Hy culture are directly teaching traditional folk songs, dances, and musical instruments to younger generations. Through the Pa Hy Traditional Folk Song Club, the cultural heritage continues to be passed down.
An Cuu Ward Hosts Full Moon Festival for Nearly 500 Children
26/09/2026 10:56
On the evening of September 25, An Cuu Ward People’s Committee held the 2026 Full Moon Festival for nearly 500 children in the ward, featuring a variety of recreational activities, musical performances, a lantern procession, and a traditional Mid-Autumn feast.
Promoting Heritage Values Tied to Sustainable Preservation
25/09/2026 12:11
On the afternoon of September 24, a delegation from the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission had a working meeting with Hue Monuments Conservation Center to discuss the preservation and promotion of Hue’s cultural heritage, traditional performing arts, and the application of science and technology in heritage digitalization.
Royal Mid-Autumn festival to be held at Kien Trung Palace for the first time
23/09/2026 16:45
On the evening of September 24th, as part of the Autumn Festival - Hue Festival 2026, the grounds of Kien Trung Palace will come alive with the colors of the Mid-Autumn Festival, featuring a lantern festival, royal court games, and an artistic program steeped in Hue’s traditional cultural heritage.
Preserving the conical hat-making craft of Doc So
In Doc So (Doc So residential group, Huong An Ward), the craft of making Vietnamese conical hats was once practised in nearly every household. Today, the tradition is at risk of disappearing, with only around 20 people in the village still practising the craft.