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The Light of Hope from Memories

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:55:08 GMT

After nearly two decades of practicing art, Mr. Nguyen Van He has found himself returning to one question: How can memories be transformed into hope? The Hue-born artist has “distilled” his answer into ‘Folding a Sky’, an exhibition he painstakingly brought from Kim Son Hill to Ho Chi Minh City to present to the public in mid-July.]]>

Building a festival brand from Wonderverse Music Fest

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:42:27 GMT

Hue Festival has established the city as a prominent destination on the international cultural map. With Wonderverse Music Fest, Hue is taking a new approach: using music, technology, and creativity to tell the story of its heritage while aiming to build a distinctive festival intellectual property (IP) that will become a signature brand for the city.]]>

More than 30 works by Nguyen Phan on display

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:55:45 GMT

On the afternoon of August 9th, at Lieu Quan Hue Buddhist Cultural Centre, Hue Union of Literature and Arts Associations, in collaboration with Lieu Quan Hue Buddhist Cultural Centre and the family of Nguyen Phan, a late painter, opened the exhibition ‘Nguyen Phan: Echoes of Returning Home’.]]>

Opportunities to bring antiques home

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:40:03 GMT

The exhibition ‘Golden Heritage – A Convergence of Excellence’ is being held at Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities, showcasing more than 100 valuable artifacts and sets of artifacts crafted during the Nguyen Dynasty. Each object tells a vivid story of history, fine arts, and the royal life. ]]>

VietinBank Sponsors VND 1 Billion for ‘Miss Jewelry Vietnam 2026’ Beauty Pageant

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:55:01 GMT

On the afternoon of August 7, the organizing committee of Hue Festival and Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade (VietinBank) signed a sponsorship agreement for the ‘Miss Jewelry Vietnam 2026’ beauty pageant, as part of Hue Festival 2026.]]>

‘Flying into Space - Inspired by Picasso’ exhibition opens

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:51 GMT

Inspired by two world-renowned artists, Pablo Picasso and Le Ba Dang, children have reimagined famous artworks in their own poetic ways, creating a space where people, nature, and memory blend.]]>

Hue - From a national brand to a heritage city brand

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:21:48 GMT

For many years, discussions about the cultural industries have tended to focus on products, events, or specific sectors. However, as the global creative economy continues to evolve, one concept has become increasingly emphasized: branding.]]>

Pa Co People Celebrate Festival at Moong Communal House

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:25:27 GMT

The traditional Moong house is a unique form of folk architecture, closely associated with the formation and development of the Pa Co community in Truong Son mountain range. In the Pa Co language, the Moong house, also known as Dung Moong, is not merely a house but a shared communal space that symbolizes unity, cohesion, and the community spirit.]]>

Unlocking the value of Hue’s heritage: To go far, sustainable conservation must be in place

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:22:09 GMT

On July 8, 2026, the Chairman of Hue City People’s Committee issued Decision No. 2376/QD-UBND approving the Project ‘Exploiting and Promoting the Value of the Complex of Hue Monuments to 2035’. ]]>

Safeguarding heritage against natural disasters

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:25:18 GMT

Climate change and increasingly extreme weather events are posing significant challenges to monument preservation. Hue Today Weekend interviewed Mr. Le Cong Son, Deputy Director of the Hue Monuments Conservation Center, regarding proactive solutions to mitigate risks to Hue’s heritage.]]>

Reviving Historical Archival Materials

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:37:31 GMT

Many royal decrees, Han-Nom manuscripts, and cadastral records preserved in Hue have suffered gradual deterioration due to the impacts of time and climatic conditions. Restoration and conservation work has therefore become a means of safeguarding these valuable documents, allowing their historical values to continue to be passed down to future generations.]]>

Guanyin Festival opened in Hue Ancient Capital

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:05:00 GMT

On August 1st (the 19th day of the sixth lunar month, Year of the Horse), the Executive Board of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) - Hue City officially opened the Guanyin Festival at the Guanyin Buddhist Spiritual Tourism Center on Tu Tuong Mountain in Thuy Xuan Ward, Hue City. ]]>

The book titled ‘Le Trai Dang Van Hoa - His life and legacy’ launched

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:53:33 GMT

The book titled ‘Le Trai Dang Van Hoa - His life and legacy’ is a curated collection of valuable research papers and academic presentations presented in Hue in October 2025.]]>

Closing of the training program on Hue-Singing performance skills

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:53:00 GMT

After more than three weeks, the training program on Hue-Singing (Ca Hue) performance skills for more than 180 music teachers from primary schools across Hue City, organized by the Department of Culture and Sports in coordination with the Department of Education and Training, concluded on the afternoon of July 31.]]>

Hue Royal Traditional Arts Theater Honored with Tran Van Khe Awards

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:51:23 GMT

On the morning of July 31, at the Southern Women’s Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, the Tran Van Khe Scholarship Foundation held the announcement and award presentation ceremony for the 2026 Tran Van Khe Awards. Notably, the Hue Royal Traditional Arts Theatre was one of only two organizations honored in recognition of its outstanding contributions to the preservation, research, and promotion of Vietnam’s traditional music.]]>

Kim Hoang folk paintings and the meeting in Hue Ancient Capital

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:07:54 GMT

Once lost, Kim Hoang folk paintings are gradually making a comeback thanks to the effort of artisan Nguyen Thi Binh. Recently, those paintings have been exhibited and introduced to the public in Hue.]]>

Hoa My - where history left its golden traces

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:54:48 GMT

Nestled within the Hoa My Resistance Zone (Phong Dien Ward), a permanent exhibition space has officially opened its doors to visitors. Images and artifacts on display vividly recreate Hue’s land of rich revolutionary traditions within the space "Hoa My - where history left its golden traces".]]>

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism works on Project to build ‘Vietnam Photography City’

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:51:20 GMT

On the afternoon of July 28, a working delegation from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, led by Deputy Minister Ta Quang Dong, held a working session with Hue City People’s Committee on coordinating the implementation of the Project to build and promote the national brand ‘Vietnam Photography City’.]]>

Cuisine from across Vietnam Converges in Hue

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:21:48 GMT

Beyond a celebration of Hue Beef Noodle, the iconic dish of the Ancient Capital, the Hue - Culinary Capital 2026 program has become a vibrant showcase of culinary excellence from across Vietnam. From Hue’s traditional flavors to regional specialties from every corner of the country, each food stall and every dish tells a story of Vietnam’s rich cultural identity, taking visitors on a journey that awakens all their senses.]]>

Bringing Hue-tuong - Hue royal opera - closer to visitors

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:49:34 GMT

Developing Hue-tuong in association with unlocking tourism potential offers a promising path to safeguarding one of Vietnam’s most distinctive intangible cultural heritage traditions while contributing to the growth of the local tourism economy.]]>