Inherently being called a regal flower associated with the image of the Nguyen Dynasty in Hue, the annual blooming season of Firmiana simplex (also known as Chinese parasol) flowers is in late March and April, creating picturesque images in the space of Hue Imperial Citadel.

In the lakes around Hue Imperial Citadel and all over the periphery of Hue City, white lotus flowers have begun to bloom, bringing the pure and brilliant beauty.

The 2nd Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day will be opened on the afternoon of April 21, instead of April 16 as previously planned, and the location is still at the space of Quoc Tu Giam (the Provincial History Museum), inside the area of Hue Citadel.

According to Hue Festival Center, the Summer Festival of Hue Festival 2023, themed "The Citadel shines", is due to take place from April to June.

Lan Vien Co Tich located by the Perfume River still keeps many artworks by Thai Nguyen Ba (Thai Ba). His Hueish paintings of the ancient citadel, woodcarving pictures of Hue girls, and interior decor items, etc., all show the talent of the artist.

The Cay Mai ceramics (of an ancient pottery line) has long been appreciated for its meticulousness and sophistication. The products of this pottery line have still been present in the imperial Citadel and the royal residences in Hue, attracting the attention of lovers.

On the occasion of the Lunar New Year of the Cat 2023, Hue Monuments Conservation Center organizes various cultural and artistic activities at Hue Imperial Citadel to introduce to visitors the special and unique features of the Ancient Capital’s culture on the old days and create vibrant atmosphere for the heritage area.

On the 1st, 2nd and 3rd days of Tet (from January 22nd-24th), Hue Imperial Citadel will be bustling with numerous activities, including the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Ngo Mon Square.

Among the activities to welcome the Lunar New Year of the Cat 2023, on the morning of January 14 (23rd December, Lunar calendar), Hue Monuments Conservation Center held the bamboo pole erection ceremony in Trieu To Mieu, The To Mieu in the Citadel.

With an aim to bringing exciting experiences for tourists visiting Hue Ancient Citadel, from January 5, Hue Monuments Conservation Center opens the tour enjoying tea combined with visiting Hue Ancient Citadel.