2022 is coming to an end and the country is preparing to welcome 2023 with many new hopes.

That is the desire of Mr. Phan Thanh Hai - Director of the Department of Culture and Sports when talking about the revival of Ao dai at the scientific conference "Promoting the value of the Nguyen Dynasty Ao dai in contemporary life, promoting Hue to become the capital of Ao dai Vietnam" which took place on the afternoon of December 22.

The writing contest "Hue - the Capital of Gastronomy" with 2 phases aims to promote and preserve the beauty of Vietnamese culinary culture in general and Hue cuisine in particular.

According to the information from Hue City People's Committee, the art program ‘Countdown - Happy New Year 2023’, organized by Hue City People's Committee and implemented by Ultra Larita Co., Ltd., with the sponsorship of Carlsberg Vietnam Co., Ltd., will take place from 19:00 on December 31, 2022 to 00:20 on January 1, 2023 at the intersection of Hung Vuong Street, Hue city.

“Lotuses are not lotuses, but they are lotuses,” concludes Prof. Dr. Trang Thanh Hien, a researcher in art, about the most recent artworks by Phan Hai Bang called “Confluence with Lotuses on Paper” on display at Le Ba Dang Art Museum (15 Le Loi St., Hue City.)

On December 9, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Binh, Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee had a courtesy meeting with Mr. Kazuyoshi Aoki, CEO of Canvas Gate Company (Japan).

“Standing here, you can capture the panoramic view of Hai Van pass, Tuy Van mountain, Cau Hai lagoon and even the magical light of Hue city…” - that was the smooth introduction of an author when he checked-in at Hai Vong Station on the top of Bach Ma mountain. After a temporary closure to repair the route from the foot of the mountain to its top, Bach Ma National Park has welcomed back visitors.

"Tet holiday in Hue" is one of the series of activities to celebrate the founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam as well as the Lunar New Year 2023 - the Year of the Cat organized by Hue City.

The upcoming Hue Winter Festival 2022 has had an art exchange program, creating a highlight between the traditional dance form of Vietnam and Korea called "Dance of harmony".

As a central city with a vast area and a large population, especially after the expansion of its administrative boundaries, Hue City has focused on building e-government and smart city to create favorable conditions for local people as well as to improve the state management capacity of local staff, in addition to investing in completing its infrastructure and embellishing its cityscape.