On April 18, at Secret Affairs Institute - Tam Toa Complex (No. 33, Tong Duy Tan Street, Phu Xuan Ward), Hue Monuments Conservation Center opened the exhibition “Stories from Ancient Manuscripts.” The event responds to Hue Festival 2026 - the Summer Festival themed “The Shining Citadel” and looks ahead to Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day (April 21).

The opening ceremony of the VnExpress Marathon Hue 2026 took place at noon on April 17 at Phu Van Lau.

Amid the flow of visitors experiencing the Ancient Capital, the image of Mr. Nguyen Don Long - a male tour guide (born in 1986) wearing the traditional ao dai - quietly tells the story of love for culture, spreading traditional values in a distinct Hue way.

In March, as late spring draws to a close and gives way to the first heat of early summer, the parasol trees in the Imperial Palace burst into bloom. Their canopies of soft pink-purple flowers, scattered across an ancient expanse of deep green, create a poetic and dreamlike landscape that captivates all who visit.

This was the theme of the Ancient Capital Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2026, organized by Hue City Obstetrics and Gynecology Association on the morning of April 11.

During the participation in the VnExpress Marathon Hue 2026, runners will benefit from a free admission to tourist attractions managed by Hue Monuments of Conservation Center. It will offer both domestic and international runners the opportunity to further explore the history, architecture, and culture of Hue Ancient Capital.

It is the season of late spring transitioning into early summer, when cicadas begin their rhythmic chorus amidst the leafy canopies. During this season, from late March to early April, Hue still carries a slight chill in late night and early morning, offering many cool parts throughout the day. This is an ideal condition for visitors from near and far to experience the natural scenery, historical relics, scenic spots, and the daily life of this ancient capital.

On the afternoon of April 3rd, Hue City Endocrinology and Diabetes Association held the opening ceremony of the 9th Expanded Ancient City Scientific Conference on endocrine diseases, diabetes, and metabolic disorders.

With the exhibition themed “Hue's intangible cultural heritage - Inspiring creativity and development”, Hue City Museum of History showcased the cultural beauty and artistic essence of the Ancient Capital to domestic friends.

In the cultural life of Hue, tea is not simply a beverage but a way of living imbued with ceremonial depth and aesthetic, intertwined with social conduct, the unhurried rhythm of life, and the quiet composure of the people of this ancient imperial city. The art of drinking tea in Hue, therefore, reflects not only the taste of appreciation but also cultural refinement, a philosophy of life, and the lifestyle of a city that once served as the nation’s political and cultural center.

Gio An ancient well is a unique cultural heritage in Quang Tri, demonstrating the ancient agricultural civilization of the Cham people.

Among more than 100 fine artworks with the theme "Fine Art Works - Collection of Hue Fine Arts Museum" being organized by Hue Fine Arts Museum at 15 Le LoiSt., Hue City, more than half are typical works of famous artists from the ancient capital or once associated with this land.

Each Chinese character, intricate and beautiful artistic patterns on the stele, appear distinctly and sharply on the paper.

Each Chinese character, intricate and beautiful artistic patterns on the stele, appear distinctly and sharply on the paper. With a great deal of care and meticulous effort, the task of inscribing these epitaphs has been quietly undertaken for over a decade by two young researchers, Nguyen Phuoc Bao Dan and Le Tho Quoc, who work at the National Institute of Cultural and Art in Hue.

Recently, the movement of wearing ancient clothes to visit Hue Imperial Palace has been loved by many people. Throughout the palaces, the corridors, the aisles, the flower gardens, etc., in the Royal Palace, there are many people wearing colorful ancient costumes.