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New ways to approach heritage

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:05:57 GMT

It now takes less than 30 seconds to buy an admission ticket, tap a phone against an NFC station to learn about a heritage site, or scan a QR code to listen to an electronic guide. Exploring Hue’s heritage is becoming possible through an expanding range of new approaches.]]>

In Search of the Sound of the Terel Flute

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:15:12 GMT

There was a time when the terel flute was woven into the everyday life of the Pa Hy community. Its melodies rang out during festivals, across upland fields, and on moonlit nights when young lovers met. Over time, however, fewer and fewer people have retained the knowledge of how to make and play this distinctive instrument.]]>

A little-known antiquities section in Hue

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:58:37 GMT

Tucked behind Long An Palace, within Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities, the Cham Antiquities Section is a rather unique space. Dozens of sandstone sculptures dating from around the 7th to the 13th or 14th century are preserved here.]]>

Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairman of the Hue City People's Committee Le Tri Thanh surveys heritage sites to explore new avenues for cultural development

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:58:19 GMT

On the afternoon of 30/9, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairman of Hue City People's Committee Le Tri Thanh led a survey of several heritage sites and cultural spaces to assess their current conditions and study ways to promote their historical, architectural and landscape values.]]>

Hue Today Weekly issue No. 92, published on October 1st, is now available

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:36:20 GMT

Hue Today Weekly Issue No. 92 is a 12-page publication featuring a wide range of engaging sections. The front page highlights an article by Nhat Minh, titled ‘Hue Cuisine Aims for a Global Brand’.]]>

Building Hue into a Cultural and Tourism Hub of Southeast Asia

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:18:42 GMT

On September 8, 2026, Hue City People’s Committee issued Plan No. 519/KH-UBND to implement Conclusion No. 372-KL/TU of the City Party Committee. The plan continues the implementation of Resolution No. 04-NQ/TU on building Hue into one of the country’s major and distinctive centers of culture and tourism, and Resolution No. 37-NQ/TU on developing tourism and tourism services for the 2025–2030 period, with a vision to 2045.]]>

Hue Nam Temple Festival: Preserving Identity, Opening New Paths for Tourism

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:51:00 GMT

Alongside aspirations for future UNESCO inscription, Hue Nam Temple Festival (also known as Hon Chen Temple Festival) is increasingly being viewed as a distinctive form of spiritual tourism. Together with safeguarding core values, the festival is seeking to harness the depth of cultural heritage to attract visitors, while avoiding excessive commercialization that could erode the identity.]]>

‘Ru Cha - Colors of Autumn’ Photo Contest Launches

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:32:52 GMT

On the morning of September 27, the Hoa Chau Ward People’s Committee held a ceremony to launch the 2026 ‘Ru Cha - Colors of Autumn’ photo contest. The contest aims to promote Ru Cha’s ecological and cultural beauty, community life, and tourism potential.]]>

Passing on Pa Hy culture

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:04:37 GMT

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.]]>

Telling stories through music ‘Nhin nhung mua thu di’ in Hue Imperial Palace

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:56:14 GMT

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.]]>

Crape Myrtle on the Great Urn

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:05:10 GMT

Autumn has already descended upon the land, yet crape myrtles continue to bloom brilliantly across Hue’s parks and streets. This is the flower chosen to be engraved on Cao Dinh (the Great Urn), the first and largest of Cuu Dinh (the Nine Dynastic Urns) in the Imperial City.]]>

Promoting Heritage Values Tied to Sustainable Preservation

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:11:15 GMT

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.]]>

Mai Quang Huy - A bridge between conservation and painting

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:20:23 GMT

Although he works in forestry and biodiversity conservation, Mai Quang Huy has never let go of his passion for and love of painting.]]>

“Nhin nhung mua thu di” - a music night with Nguyen Dinh Tuan Dung

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:51:02 GMT

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.]]>

Thai Mieu Temple: A gradual revival

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:45:09 GMT

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.]]>

Royal Mid-Autumn festival to be held at Kien Trung Palace for the first time

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:45:57 GMT

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.]]>

Over 200 Precious Metal Artifacts from the Nguyen Dynasty on Display

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:33:02 GMT

Over 200 artifacts made of gold, silver, and other precious materials, ranging from royal gifts and ritual objects to jewelry and everyday items, … are on display at the thematic exhibition ‘Precious Metal Artifacts under the Nguyen Dynasty - From the Royal Court to Folk Life’, which opened on the morning of September 22.]]>

Hue celebrates Vietnam Theatre Day 2026

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:33 GMT

On the morning of September 20, the Executive Committee of Hue City Theater Artist Association, in coordination with Hue Opera House and Hue Royal Traditional Arts Theater, held a ceremony to celebrate Vietnam Theater Day 2026.]]>

Over 300,000 People Attend Hue Heritage and International Music Festival

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:20:00 GMT

On the afternoon of September 19, Hue City People’s Committee held a meeting to review the organization of Hue Heritage and International Music Festival - Hue Wonderverse Music Fest 2026. Vice Chairman of Hue City People’s Committee Tran Huu Thuy Giang chaired the meeting. The meeting was also attended by representatives from relevant departments, agencies, and units.]]>

Repatriating antiquities: Looking beyond the budget

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:07:31 GMT

Since 1998, 32 artifacts or sets of artifacts have been returned to Hue from abroad, but only one of them was acquired through an auction. The other 31 were brought back through appeals for donations and connections with owners.]]>