In the seventh month of the lunar calendar, gold apple fruits (diospyros decandra) begin turning a rich golden yellow on the branches of old trees. From markets to social media, the small fruit, woven into the childhood memories of generations, can be seen everywhere…

This was the theme of a community cycling event organized by the People's Committee of Huong Tra Ward on the morning of July 5th as part of Hue Ao Dai Week 2026.

On the evening of June 19, at Tinh Tam Lake, the Department of Tourism hosted “Thuc Thuy Show,” an art and culinary performance that serves as one of the highlights of the 2026 Hue Lotus Festival, taking place from June 19 to 21.

Over the past three weeks, at dawn, small tea mats have appeared by Tinh Tam(Serenity)Lake. Despite enjoying the tea for only two hours, the period of immersing oneself in the lotus fragrance and calmly receiving the essence of heaven and earth leaves an unforgettable impression on guests.

Thanks to the fertile alluvial soil, reliable water sources, and long-standing farming experience, the people of Huong An Ward are gradually transforming this land into one of the largest green onion cultivation areas in Hue City.

As the old saying goes, “vải Trạng cung Diên, nhãn lồng Phụng Tiên” (Trang Lychees from the Cung Dien area; spathe-wrapped longans from Phung Tien, a former royal garden district). Today, Hue’s longan season still preserves its original sweetness, enticing those passing the ancient citadel to pause and savor the taste.

The inaugural Van Xa “Steps of Ancient Fragrance” Race 2025, organized by the People’s Committee of Huong Van Ward (Huong Tra Town), will be kicked off on the morning of April 27th. As of April 24th, over 2,000 runners have registered, making it the local race with the highest number of participants ever recorded.

“Hue’s fragrance”, let me use this term to describe one of the quintessential features of Hue - its aroma in the cuisine. This quintessential feature has become a deep love, a profound memory, and an unforgettable nostalgia in the hearts of countless people!

The spring afternoon sunshine on Vong Canh Hill convers the landscape with a golden glow, filtering through the whispering pine canopies and stretching silent shadows across the ground. A gentle breeze drifts by, carrying the fragrance of grass and trees along with the mild and damp scent of the winding Perfume River below.

On the afternoon of May 15th, at Lieu Quan Buddhist Cultural Center, the Executive Board of provincial Buddhist Sangha and the Organizing Board of the Vesak Day Celebration of Buddhist Calendar 2568 held the opening ceremony of the Buddhist cultural exhibition themed “Fragrance of the Lotus”. This significant event is part of the series of activities for the Vesak Week of Buddhist Calendar 2568 in 2024.