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Nguyen Dynasty artifacts tell their stories with just a smartphone tap

Combining heritage and innovation, Hue’s Nguyen Dynasty artifacts are now equipped with NFC technology, enabling visitors to uncover their stories in vivid detail.

Smart interactive stations used as part of cultural tourism in Hue

Each smart interaction station acts as a digital tour guide, providing numerous utilities at Hue's cultural tourism sites, a result of using digital technology in tourism.

Two national intangible cultural heritages recognised in Hue

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced that on the list of national intangible heritages are the Huệ Nam Palace Festival and the traditional craft of making Vân Cù vermicelli.

Hue becomes Vietnam’s sixth centrally governed city

The National Assembly has officially elevated Hue to a centrally governed city, recognizing its cultural significance and potential for sustainable urban growth.

Hue’s designation as centrally governed city to be a landmark decision

The National Assembly reviews the designation of Hue as a centrally governed city, a decision hailed as historically significant by Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra.

Government proposes upgrading Hue to centrally-governed city status

On the morning of September 28, the National Assembly's Standing Committee discussed a pivotal government proposal to establish Hue City as directly controlled by the central government.

Hue becomes Vietnam's first city to build bike lanes on pavements

Hue City is the first locality in Vietnam to build bicycle lanes on pavements, with the work being in its final stage. They span the city’s main roads and run for over eight kilometres.

Historic Thuyen Lam Pagoda in Hue City damaged by fire

A fire broke out at Thuyen Lam Pagoda in Hue City late at night, resulting in the destruction of the main hall, which spans nearly 200 square meters and contains many valuable belongings.

Ceramic exhibition showcases Nguyen Dynasty-style dragons

The dragons displayed at the exhibition are mostly created with inspiration from dragon images cast on Nguyen Dynasty seals.

Off road race to be held in Hue in June

The Victory Challenge Sailun Cup 2024 off road race will be held for the first time at the Hue City’s Ho Thuy Tien Park on June 20-23.

Thua Thien-Hue gives digital spin to royal antiquities

The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre said on May 17 that it has partnered with Phygital Labs to digitalise 10 artifacts of the Nguyen dynasty and bring the first Metaverse virtual gallery into life.

Giant dragon statue in Hue is dismantled

The giant dragon statue located in the middle of Thuy Tien Lake in Thuy Bang commune in Hue City is being dismantled as per the decision of local authorities.

Hue Traditional Cuisine Week 2024 opens

The 2024 Hue Traditional Cuisine Week opened in Hue city, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on April 27 evening.

Traditional Cuisine Week 2024 to attract tourists to Hue

The Hue Traditional Cuisine Week 2024 is scheduled to take place from April 27 to May 1 to provide local and foreign visitors with a wide range of fun activities during the coming five-day holiday.

Royal documents on Hue Citadel building displayed

Nearly 100 royal documents on Huế Citadel building are on display for the first time at Ngọ Môn Square in the Imperial City of Huế.

Dazzling artistic light displays at Hue imperial city’s Ngo Mon

People in the central province of Thua Thien – Hue were treated to a feast of light spectacle staged by French and Vietnamese artists at Ngo Mon (Moon Gate) in the imperial city of Hue on December 12.

Hue Imperial City to be virtually transformed at "Hue by light - The live show"

The performance will be a giant feast of music and light to promote the image of Hue City's iconic works in a novel way.

Foreign artists to join Hue International Music Week 2023

The Hue International Music Week 2023 titled “Four Seasons Melody” will take place from December 8 to 12 at Ngo Mon Gate (Noon Gate) in the ancient capital of Hue, according to organisers of the Hue Festival 2023.

Student project done to promote Hue cuisine

A group of young students from the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam have launched a project called Mot Food o Hue (One Food in Hue) to advertise Hue cuisine.

Hue by Light -The live show to take place in December

A light art show named “Hue by light – The live show” will take place on December 12 in the Imperial Citadel in the former imperial city of Hue (the central province of Thua Thien-Hue), heard a press conference held in Hue on November 21.