Keeping the flame of tradition alive in the great highlands
16/01/2025 22:02
The husband-and-wife duo of Distinguished Artisans Ta Dur Tu and Areel Doi, residents of A Luoi District, have dedicated their lives to preserving and promoting the unique cultural values of ethnic minority communities. Over 40 years of tireless collection, research, and teaching have made them guiding lights in safeguarding traditional cultural identities for future generations.
The dream weaver on Kim Son hill
13/01/2025 08:23
Nurturing a dream from childhood memories, Nguyen Van He has brought his artistic vision to life on Kim Son Hill in the village of Kim Son (Thuy Bang Ward, Thuan Hoa District). Here, his unique creation, a giant airplane model, has captivated visitors with its remarkable presence.
Gia Hoi old quarter needs to find its uniqueness to move forward
09/01/2025 09:58
Gia Hoi old quarter, located to the east outside the Citadel, was once the most bustling area in Hue Imperial Capital in the early 19th century. Today, this town, part of Gia Hoi ward (Phu Xuan district), is facing urbanization and the challenge of balancing between preservation and development. So, how will Gia Hoi develop and progress?
Highland markets contribute to local product promotion
28/12/2024 07:24
Highland markets in Thua Thien Hue are gradually establishing their unique role in the lives of ethnic minority communities. These markets serve as places for people to exchange goods, promote local products, and simultaneously boost tourism and socio-economic development.
Positive signs in import-export activities
25/12/2024 09:26
Favorable international market dynamics and supportive policies for businesses in the import-export sector have created unique advantages for Hue enterprises, boosting their performance in this field.
Truly unique Hue - inspiration for my creation
14/12/2024 08:33
“Aside from the theme of Hue's cultural heritage, what impresses and moves me most while creating artistic photographs in this land is its people. Hue's people are simple, rustic, and have their identity,” shared photographer Hoang Quoc Vinh (born in 1986, Gia Lai), who was recently honored with an award for the outstanding artistic work about Hue for his photo collection “ Complex of Hue Monuments”, in an interview with Thua Thien Hue Weekly.
Crystal-clear Mirror Candy from Hue
12/12/2024 07:42
Mirror candy has a transparent appearance, resembling a small mirror and I found out and interesting thing is that most traditional candies from the Imperial City of Hue are named after the shape or form of their appearance, such as betel nut candy, ginger candy, hammer candy, and mirror candy... These names are unique, simple, and easy to remember.
Development of craft village tourism in Thua Thien Hue
19/11/2024 14:19
Thua Thien Hue has preserved many craft villages and handed down many unique traditional crafts. With abundant cultural tourism resources and natural tourism assets, it can combine them with craft and traditional village tourism. This provides a foundation for the Ancient Capital to develop a tourism model that complements its strengths in cultural and heritage tourism.
Artist Nguyen Hung: The Silent Pioneer Finding His Own Path
14/11/2024 08:38
For Nguyen Hung, a teacher and artist, the folk culture of the land of Hue ancient capital has forged in him a unified and unique artistic language. With his quiet passion for creation, he has guided many generations of students to achieve brilliant success through 35 years as an art teacher in public schools and art training classes.
Femininity in Dang Thi Thu An’s Paintings
26/10/2024 07:07
Artist Dang Thi Thu An is one of the prominent faces among the promising generation of 1980s artists from Hue. With works deeply characterized by traditional culture, especially depicting women figures and áo dài, she has contributed to creating a unique impression in contemporary Vietnamese painting.
Unique Vi Thanh market
18/10/2024 08:56
Seen from above, the market is neatly arranged in straight lines, clean and tidy. Therefore, it can be said that this is the most beautiful “squatting” market in Vietnam.
Unique blue-tailed bee-eaters
18/07/2024 14:40
Bee-eaters (Merops philippinus) are a group of unique birds, with vibrant plumages, slender bodies, and long tail feathers. Bee-eaters engage in a unique courtship ritual.
Unique Water Ball Wrestling Festival
28/05/2024 10:51
The Water Ball Wrestling Festival (also known as the Mud Ball Wrestling Festival) only takes place in the summer and is held once every four years.
Unique Artistic Powder Flower
18/01/2024 08:27
As a unique handmade product that combines both the art of mixing and shaping, the artistic powder flowers require both the meticulousness and ingenuity of the hands.
Unique Kon Ron communal houses
12/01/2024 16:08
A communal house in Kon Ron village is 22m in length, 13m in width, and 20m in height. It has 6 pillars made of binh linh wood (taken from the old communal house).
Unique replicas of the gold seals of the Nguyen Dynasty
23/06/2022 10:42
The 32 seals on display at the exhibition "Replicas of Nguyen Dynasty Gold Seals" are the product of talented hands of People's Artist Tran Do, from Bat Trang pottery village, Hanoi.
Unique collection of antique kerosene lamps
24/03/2022 09:20
After more than 20 years painstakingly collecting, Mr. Phu has collected more than 30 antique table lamps, from the age of more than 50 years to 100 years; and nearly ten antique ceiling lamps dating from the reign of Emperor Khai Dinh.