Drawing on the woodblock prints of traditional Vietnamese folk painting genres such as Dong Ho, Hang Trong, Kim Hoang, and Lang Sinh, the Woodblock Art Experience Space at 23-25 Le Loi Street brings visitors closer to traditional art. Beyond contemplating the artworks, visitors can try printing and coloring the woodblocks while discovering the stories and cultural values behind each piece.

The showcase of signature products held as part of the 2026 Vietnam - Japan Local Cooperation Forum provided additional opportunities for domestic and international businesses to learn about their partners’ needs, explore markets and identify potential areas for future cooperation.

On the morning of September 12, in My Thuong Ward, the city’s Association for the Protection of Children’s Rights, in coordination with the Children of Vietnam (the United States), organized the program ‘Back-to-school support - Scholarship support for disadvantaged students in Thuan Hoa, Phu Xuan, My Thuong, Vy Da wards, and Phan Dang Luu High School in the period of 2026 - 2031’.

Vietnam’s sepak takraw team has successfully defended its title, winning 7 gold medals, 1 silver medal, and 1 bronze medal at the 2026 World Sepak Takraw Championships, held from August 25 to 30 in the Federal Republic of Germany.

The Times Magazine of the UK has unveiled its list of Vietnam’s 11 most beautiful destinations in 2026, highlighting a diverse range of places, from vibrant urban centers and mountainous regions to coastal and island destinations and nature reserves. Hue is notably among the destinations featured on the list.

On September 8th, Hue City Women’s Union organized the Final Round of the 2026 ‘Women Entrepreneurs - Digital Transformation Journey’ competition. The event was attended by Mr. Nguyen Chi Tai, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hue City, and Ms. Nguyen Thi Ai Van, Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee and Permanent Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hue City.

At Vietnam - Japan Local Cooperation Forum 2026, the thematic session ‘From Heritage Conservation to Cultural Industries: Unlocking Potential and Connecting Opportunities for Local Cooperation’ highlighted how heritage is increasingly being seen as a resource for development when connected with communities, technology, tourism and cultural industries.

On September 6, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinated with the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam, the Embassy of Vietnam in Japan, and Hue City People’s Committee to hold the 2026 Vietnam-Japan Local Cooperation Forum in Hue City.

On the morning of September 6, as part of the Vietnam - Japan Local Cooperation Forum in Hue City, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung chaired a dialogue with Japanese businesses.

On the occasion of the ‘2026 Vietnam-Japan Local Cooperation Forum’, taking place in Hue from September 5 to 6, Mr. Tran Huu Tuy Giang, Vice Chairman of Hue City People’s Committee, gave Hue Today a brief interview on this issue.

The coffee workshop is doing more than bringing Vietnamese coffee beans closer to foreign visitors; it has become a cultural bridge, helping spread the flavors of Vietnamese coffee and the beauty of the Ancient Capital to international friends.

The exhibition “The Journey of Vietnamese Ceramics” has just opened at Kien Trung Palace - Hue Imperial Citadel, and it marks the beginning of a series of remarkable events under the Summer Festival - Hue Festival 2025.

For the first time being organized, the Quintessence of Vietnamese Martial Arts Festival offers the public an artistic space rich in legendary essence, clearly expressing the spirit of martial arts and the cultural identity of the Ancient Capital.

In a space adorned with traditional Tet decorations, over 40 students from various primary students in Hue city area dressing traditional ao dai are immersing themselves into cultural folk games on Tet days.