Sunrise on Quang Loi Lagoon (Thua Thien Hue)
Being 10km away to the Southeast of Hue City Center, Quang Loi Lagoon is one of the lagoons belonging to Tam Giang lagoon system (the biggest brackish water lagoon in Southeast Asia).
Picturesque beauty of Phu Hai fishing village (Thua Thien Hue) at dawn
When the sun slowly rises over the horizon, fishermen's boats in the waters of Phu Hai Commune, Phu Vang District, Thua Thien Hue Province, come ashore after night-time inshore fishing trips.
Hue Railway Station - a sense of nostalgia amidst the street
Not only serving the transportation industry, Hue Railway Station - a work built during the French period - is considered one of the iconic architectural heritage in the heart of…
Things to do in Hue for Autumn Festival 2023
Autumn is a beautiful season to visit Hue and enjoy this ancient city's traditional and cultural values. With the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching at the end of September, there are special attractions worth exploring for travelers, such as Truyen Lo Festival, Unicorn Festival, Lantern Festival or Lion - Dragon performance on the street, and others.
Guol House, a cultural symbol of the Co Tu
The Guol House features the unique architecture and culture of the Co Tu. It’s a sacred and intimate symbol in the material and cultural life of the ethnic minority group, who live mainly in Thua Thien Hue and Quang Nam province in the Truong Son range.
Inaugurating waiting lounges for visitors and water supply stations at monuments in Hue City
On August 15, at the mausoleum of Emperor Gia Long, the People's Committee of Hue City in collaboration with Hue Monuments Conservation Center held the inauguration of waiting lounges for visitors and water supply stations at three locations, which are the mausoleum of Emperor Gia Long, the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang, and the mausoleum of Emperor Dong Khanh.
"Hue Ao Dai: Stories from the River"
The flowing ao dai inspired by the Huong River - the poetic and renowned river of Hue, and perhaps the most beautiful in Vietnam - have been elegantly showcased by models to the backdrop of music, sometimes serene, sometimes lively, taking the audience through a range of emotions.
Thua Thien Hue: Heritage education for the younger generation
Along with supporting the restoration of Hue heritage, experts from the German Society for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage also strive to pass on love and understanding of heritage to local people, especially the younger generation.
More than 140 sculptural artworks created on the theme of Co Tu ethnic community in Thua Thien Hue
After nearly 10 days of activity, the 1st Co Tu Ethnic Traditional Sculpture Creation Camp in 2023, hosted by the People's Committee of Nam Dong district, Thua Thien Hue province closed on July 29th. Many outstanding works of art were awarded by the organizers.
“Gone with the dó”   (Jul 31, 2023)
“Gone with the dó”
"Dó" is the dó paper, which is considered the "dawn" of paper types and applications in Hue. “Gone with the dó”, which also means “Gone with the paper”, or “Let the paper blow it away”. The "blowing away" is not washing away and dissolving, but intertwining and forming the strength of Hue cultural spirit, with a traditional handicraft product, which is safe for the environment…
The two “giants” at Bao La village (Thua Thien Hue)
Visiting Bao La Bamboo and Rattan Cooperative (Quang Phu commune, Quang Dien district, Thua Thien Hue province), I met artisans who are hard at work keeping their professions and looking for new directions through their product design improvement. Many of their fine and quality handicraft products have been present in the world market.
Thua Thien Hue: Royal court performances through fine art
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Hue Monuments Complex and 20 years of Hue royal court music being honored by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage, Hue Monuments Conservation Center in collaboration with the University of Fine Arts - Hue University organizes the exhibition "Hue royal performance through fine art" (taking place from June 16 to 26) to honor the beauty of intangible…
Sustainable development of heritages in Hue ancient Capital
The celebration of 30th anniversary (1993-2023) of the Complex of Hue Monuments and the 20th anniversary (2003 - 2023) of Hue Royal Court Music being honored by the UNESCO as world heritages took place during June 16-18. On this occasion, Thua Thien Hue Weekly had a conversation with Mr. Hoang Viet Trung, Director of Hue Monuments Conservation Center about the process of preserving and developing…
Discovering the beauty of Hai Van Pass
Being well-known as the most beautiful and dangerous pass in Vietnam, Hai Van Pass is located on the border between Thua Thien Hue Province and Da Nang City.
Rushing to prepare for “Hue Half Marathon 2023 – Heritage Journey”
With exactly one month left, the Hue Half Marathon 2023 with the theme “Heritage Journey” will be held. The preparation is being urgently implemented by the organizing committee.