“I write to you, from this island. Cuba, the island of fire, the island of passion”. The poem “From Cuba” by To Huu has stayed with me since my school days. Ever since, I have held a special affection for Cuba - a distant land possessed a beauty both nostalgic and intense, where culture, music, and history blend into a rhythm uniquely of its own…

For nearly three decades devoted to shards of pottery and porcelain, artisan Dao Huu Khien has remained steadfast in his meticulousness, patience, and passion for the craft.

As if by a twist of fate, the two painters Hoang Dang Khanh and Tran Anh Huy are not only friends but also share a deep passion for art, culminating in their joint exhibition titled “Ky uc thap mau” (“Memories Illuminated in Color”).

Loving heritage culture and having traveled through many regions rich in history, Dang Duy Khoa (born 2002) from the distant Mekong Delta has truly been captivated by Hue. He then decided he had to do something for Hue through his own passion and the architectural knowledge he is pursuing.

Associate Professor Hoang Anh Tien, PhD., MD., (46 years old), Director of the Cardiovascular Center and Head of the Department of Internal Cardiology at Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, has officially been awarded the title of the youngest professor in the medical field in 2025. For Professor Tien, being recognized as one of the youngest professors in medicine this year is a great honor; at the same time, this carries an even greater responsibility, as this milestone reminds him to continually maintain passion and dedication across all aspects of his work.

A quick lunch when the afternoon has already faded into evening, and a dinner late at night, despite the hard work, orchid arrangers during Tet season remain cheerful and excited, because the job is not only a way to earn a living, but also a way to satisfy their passion.

With a passion for handicraft decorative products, Nguyen Phuoc Son has created various unique, novel products, capturing the interest of customers.

Science and technology awards are not only a place to honor knowledge but also a “launching pad” for passion for those who love science and constantly innovate.

Born in Hue - a place where traditional crafts are deeply intertwined with spiritual life, Tran Phuoc Hoang (28 years old) chose to dedicate himself to the craft of carving ancestral tablets. After nearly 10 years in the craft, he has quietly preserved traditional values through every product meticulously created with his passion.

Amid the tranquil rhythm of life in Hue, music still finds places of its own to resonate, not on grand stages, but in small rooms, where young people freely pour their passion into an ever-growing number of local recording studios.

Spring has knocked on every door, and may today's verses and melodies bring the fragrance, colors, and spirit of spring to all, welcoming a joyful and prosperous 2025.

Having loved woodcuts since she was a student at Hue University of Arts, for artist Tran Thi Thanh Dung, a lecturer at the Faculty of Applied Arts, the wood carving genre has always been an endless source of inspiration for her creativity for more than 10 years.

For the members of Sau Gia AntiqueBicycle Club (Hanoi), leisurely riding on their favorite antique bicycles and breathing in the fresh air in Hue are such great relaxation.