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Hue's iconic river turns muddy

 The waters of Hue’s iconic Huong River have become very muddy due to landslides caused by the most recent storm.

Duan wins second stage under heated conditions

The hot weather in the central region could not prevent Le Van Duan of VUS HCM City from grabbing his second win at the HCM City Television Cycling Cup April 15.

Coast Guard ship carries islanders home for Tet

A ship from Coast Guard Force Zone 2 was called to carry 660 people to their homes on Ly Son Island on February 7, the eve of the Tet Lunar New Year.

Giant mushroom species appears in Hue City

 VietNamNet Bridge – Local media have reported that a species of giant mushroom has appeared in the gardens of several households in Luong Quan of Thuy Bieu Ward, Hue City in Thua Thien Hue Province.

Hue golden tourism week promotions announced

 The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue announced the 2016 Golden Tourism Week promotional programmes on December 26.

Archaeologists hail 356 findings

 VietNamNet Bridge – The country's leading archaeologists met over the weekend during a 3-day conference held in Hue City, which included announcements describing new archaeological discoveries.

Central provinces struggle to stop illegal sand mining

 VietNamNet Bridge – Illegal mining of sand from riverbeds continues in the central provinces of Thua Thien – Hue and Quang Binh, despite the local authorities' ban on such activities.

Hue remembers a French massacre

VietNamNet Bridge – The former imperial capital of Hue is commemorating victims of a war between French troops and the feudal Vietnamese army in 1885, in a custom that showcases a high sense of humanitarianism among the city's residents.  

23 artists join exhibition highlights artworks inspired by circles in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – About 23 artists from Ha Noi and the central Hue City will display their paintings, sculptures and art installations inspired by circles at an exhibition in downtown Ha Noi.

Mom with 35 kids has her hands and heart full

 VietNamNet Bridge – "Having two children in the house can be tiring, but I have 35, so it is exhausting."

Image: Hue celebrates Buddha's Vesak

VietNamNet Bridge – Lotus and Buddhist symbols deck the streets of Hue City for Vesak, which celebrates the birth, enlightenment and nirvana of the Buddha and this year give special attention to children.  

Enjoying hen dishes on islet

 VietNamNet Bridge – Located several kilometers from downtown Hue City, Hen is a small islet in the middle of the Huong River, which has been created over time from alluvial soil.

Different colours of Vietnamese Tea

 Making and drinking Lotus and Jasmine tea is a treasured custom of Vietnamese people. Every cup of natural flower-scented tea captures a fraction of Vietnam’s rich and vibrant culture.

Islet isolation suits a Hue family just fine

 VietNamNet Bridge – Once upon a time, it might have served as a home for someone like Robinson Crusoe, but even today, a tiny islet in the middle of the Huong River not too far from a major city turned out to be a surprising discovery.

Bach Ma National Park strives to protect biological diversity

 VietNamNet Bridge – Bach Ma National Park in central Thue Thien-Hue Province has organised a series of activities to protect its biological diversity.

Hue City turns livelier

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hue City is a well-known destination for local and foreign tourists thanks to its unique beauty. However, Hue seems to transform itself into a different one; it is more bustling and more colorful at night.

Vietnam, Japan join heritage conservation efforts

 VietNamNet Bridge – A panel of Vietnamese and Japanese experts on October 25 spoke about the importance of preserving and conserving Asian architectural heritages at an international seminar in Hue City.

USAID assists Vietnam in climate change adaptation

 VietNamNet Bridge – The US Agency for International Development has pledged to provide Vietnam with one of the latest state-of-the-art technical tools, aimed at assisting Vietnam best adapt and cope with climate change.

Mountain mausoleum blends nature with cultural history

 VietNamNet Bridge – A royal mausoleum on a Hue mountaintop is unique because the original architects built no walls or fences to protect it. Their idea was to allow it to blend in with the mountain, sky and the rain in an eternal bond

Hue becomes ASEAN’s 3rd City of Culture

 VietNamNet Bridge - Hue City has been awarded the title of "City of Culture of ASEAN” in 2014-2015, and was the first city in Vietnam to be bestowed this honor.