Hue

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Ben Ngu - a reminder of the past

 VietNamNet Bridge – In Google Map or Wikimapia, An Cuu River looks like a small canal flowing gently to the south of the former imperial capital of Hue.

Online show traces singer's tour

 VietNamNet Bridge – Fans of singer Le Cat Trong Ly, 26, can follow her singing journey across Viet Nam through an online music documentary on www.phim.soha.vn

King Thanh Thai’s niece donates over 200 antiques for Hue

Mrs. Monie Phuong, Thanh Thai King’s granddaughter, has donated more than 200 artifacts and rare documents of the Nguyen Dynasty, the last feudal reign in Vietnam, to the ancient city of Hue.

Entertainment night in Hue

VietNamNet Bridge – Once possessed by the sweet flavour of Hue cake, which used to be very popular in the former capital, a local resident has created a traditional entertainment programme of song and dance

Paintings portray royal retreat

 VietNamNet Bridge – A "getaway" tomb with a lake built by a poetic king to frolic with his royal concubines is the focus of an art camp being attended by 15 people in Hue.

Shrouding technology of Hue’s couples

"Hue is the ancient capital, with influence from the feudal period, so the shrouding task must be good enough to maintain corpses for up to two week without stench," said Hung, who has shrouded the dead for 23 years.

Hue researcher opens museum

VietNamNet Bridge – Researcher Tran Dinh Son opened his private museum in Hue to the public on April 26, revealing a vast collection of rare antiques he and his ancestors collected.

Hue hopes to revive tourism

VietNamNet Bridge – With its airport closing and tourism sector performing worse than expected, the former royal city of Hue has attempted to revive its fortunes by launching an extensive discount programme for tourists visiting

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 23/4

  Hue, Luang Prabang cooperate to preserve cultural heritage; Logo contest winners get awards; Japanese craftsmen reveal secrets; Exhibition features royal objects

Rare bonsais displayed in ancient royal garden of Nguyen Dynasty

VietNamNet Bridge – On the morning of April 21, the Center for Conservation of Hue Relics opened the royal garden of the Nguyen Dynasty named Co Ha in the Hue Citadel to serve tourists.

France introduces woven products in Hue

France will exhibit its woven products during the Hue Traditional Craft Festival from April 27 to May 1, the French embassy announced on April 18.

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Artist uses humble materials to produce everyday objects

VietNamNet Bridge – Wood, wax and yarn are the mediums of choice for German artist Dorothee Berkenheger in her new collection at the New Space Arts Foundation in Hue that is running from April 13 to May 1.

Craft business booming in Hue

 VietNamNet Bridge – Families producing paper flowers in Hue's Thanh Tien handicraft village are operating at full capacity to satisfy the increasing demand for paper lotuses.

Hue marks old royal ceremony

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thua Thien-Hue authorities last night re-enacted a ceremony that served as a national celebration under the Nguyen dynasty in the former royal capital city of Hue.

Hue: Noon Gate conservation starts

VietNamNet Bridge – A ground-breaking ceremony for the conservation of Ngo Mon (Noon Gate) vestige in Hue’s ancient imperial citadel complex got underway on March 21.

Hue arrives on tourist map

VietNamNet Bridge – When eager travellers arrive in Vietnam, they usually have a familiar list of places that they are determined to visit - Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Sa Pa and maybe Ninh Binh.

TRAVEL IN BRIEF 18/3

  VN second only to Thailand as most popular destination; Riverside resort in Hue offers garden-style relaxation; Information and help centre opens in Da Nang

Famous royal garden in Hue to be rebuilt

VietNamNet Bridge – The famous royal garden in the former imperial city of Hue will be brought back to its original design in a restoration project to be completed next month.

Budding artists go on display in Hue

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 50 young artists are holding an exhibition in Hue City featuring a wide range of themes and media.