On the evening of May 1, at the stage bordering on the Huong River – the Ironwood Bridge - Nguyen Dinh Chieu pedestrian street, the art program "Gratitude to the Huong River" took place with many musical performances and flower boat performances.

Following a series of special activities within the framework of Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2023, on the evening of April 29th, the culinary festival themed “The Quintessence of Rice Vermicelli” was launched at Thuong Bac Park.

On the evening of April 28th, at the Quoc Hoc Hue Stele Stage, the opening ceremony of the Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2023 took place, featuring the theme "The Hands of the Artisans," kicking off a week of exciting and unique festivities.

On the morning of February 23, at the Center for Culture, Information and Sports of Quang Dien District, Hue Museum of Fine Arts cooperated with the People's Committee of Quang Dien District to organize an exhibition themed “Sac Xuan” (“Colors of the Spring”).

Researcher Buu Nam said in an article in Song Huong Magazine ten years ago that the festivals held in the even years were so diverse that many people were overwhelmed with enjoyment. It is time that Hue were developed into a city of festivals, where organizing successive festivals is a means of livelihood.

After six exciting days and nights with hundreds of programs, festivals and performances, the 10th Hue Festival 2018 successfully came to an end, continuing to affirm the brand of a top festival.

The Hue Ao Dai show at Hue Festival 2018 with the theme "Huế Vàng Son" (Golden Hue) took place on the evening of May 1, at Quoc Hoc Square.

Taking place from April 27 to May 2, Hue Festival 2018 has left a memorable impression on the audience, especially foreign tourists. They have gone from surprises to surprises at series of cultural events, and superb traditional and contemporary art genres.

With their lively performing eyes and smiling faces, the dancers transmitted to the spectators their enthusiasm, passion and love for art.

Within the framework of Hue Festival 2018, an international scientific workshop on Hue royal and folk cuisine has raised the issues of promoting the values and turning the advantages of Hue cuisine into its strength to develop tourism and services.

On April 28 and 30 nights, a large audience gathered at Nguyen Van Troi park (Dinh Tien Hoang street, Hue city) to enjoy a spectacular performance by the Wallonie-Brussels Delegation (Belgium) in Vietnam.

Among the side events of Hue Festival 2018, the 3rd Hue International Gastronomy Fest 2018 with the theme of "The quintessence of Hue gastronomy" has been held from April 26 to May 2 at Thuong Bac Park by the Provincial Tourism Association in cooperation with Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and Vietnam Tourism Association.

“Royal Hue’s Essence” officially premiered in Hue Festival 2018 on the evening of April 28 at Can Chanh Palace – The Citadel. This art program is a story in which historical events are sequenced to highlight the five cultural heritages of Hue City.

The exhibition introduces more than 70 of the most valuable pieces of the ordered porcelains of the Le - Trinh, Nguyen Lords and Nguyen dynasties which spanned over 300 years. Among these items, the focus is on 30 pieces of the ordered porcelains during the Le - Trinh period with the complete titles: Central Inner Cabinet, Right Inner Cabinet, West Inner Cabinet, East Inner Cabinet, etc.

The Hue Festival 2018 International Trade Fair is an ideal shopping destination for the locals and visitors when coming to Hue during Hue Festival 2018.