According to Hue Monuments Conservation Center, this Lunar New Year, the Tu Phuong Vo Su Pavilion, a cultural destination of the heritage of Hue Ancient Capital, is put back into operation as a stopover for visitors from all over the world, after a period of closure.

Recent long-distance calls from my mother have been livelier than ever. Just yesterday, my sister-in-law showed her how to send photos via Zalo, resulting in a morning filled with constant phone messages. As I opened them, I discovered that in my hometown, the preparations for Tet (Lunar New Year) have been going on for over a month.

On January 28, the Provincial Youth Activity Center organized a program to experience the traditional Lunar New Year of Vietnam and South Korea, with the theme "Connecting Spring - Peaceful Tet (Lunar New Year)". The event was attended by Mr. Nguyen Chi Tai, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Commission for Mass Mobilization.

On January 24, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Phan Ngoc Tho visited and presented gifts at some social protection facilities across the province on the occasion of the Lunar New Year of 2024, the Year of the Dragon.

Alongside the whole country, this is when businesses, production facilities, supermarket systems, and markets... in the province are actively preparing goods to meet the shopping needs of the people at year end and the Lunar New Year of Dragon 2024.

Lunar New Year first day(s) is the peak period for tourism, which also marks the beginning of a new year. Currently, the provincial tourism sector, along with units and businesses are providing many services, ensuring interesting and safe experiences for visitors.

Accordingly, 3 locations organizing high altitude fireworks to welcome the Lunar New Year 2024, the Year of Dragon include Hue City, Quang Dien and Phu Vang districts.

The first tourists arriving in Hue stepped off at Phu Bai International Airport with radiant smiles with the welcoming gestures from the local tourism industry, signaling positive signs for the smoke-free industry in the ancient capital.

Thousands of people and visitors flocked to the streets to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new year. In the cool weather with a vibrant music stage, the Countdown - Happy New Year 2024 art program, with an outdoor stage located at the intersection of Hung Vuong Street, Hue City, lasting from the night of December 31 to the dawn of the new year on January 1, 2024, became a highlight in the heart of the ancient capital.

The boat racing festival took place on the morning of December 31 on the Như Y River (at the community tourism site of Thanh Toan Tiled-roof Bridge). This is one of the highlights of the New Year 2024 celebrations and in response to the Four Seasons Festival organized by Thuy Thanh commune (Huong Thuy town).

We would like to invite you to admire the images of Minh Mang Tomb - one of the 4 most famous imperial tomb structures located within the Complex of Hue Monuments. The tomb is always part of any visitor’s itinerary when coming to Hue.

For the end of the Culture and Tourism News Bulletin this week, we would like to invite you to watch the images of An Thái ancient village located in An Thái village, Nhơn Phúc commune, An Nhơn town, Bình Định province - a well-known traditional craft village specializing in making dry vermicelli and rice paper.

Embarking on a trip to A Lưới to admire and discover the hidden beauty of this area would be an ideal option for tourists in summer.

We would like to invite you to admire the gentle and peaceful beauty of the daily life in Phú Tân mat weaving craft village - a hundred-year-old craft village in An Cư commune, Tuy An district, Phú Yên province.

For over 50 years of living away from home, the artist Bảo Cường has always longed to do something meaningful for his homeland. With his strong affection for literature and art, he created an art space and set up a library to contribute to improving the cultural and spiritual life of his compatriots in Dương Hòa war zone, Hương Thủy town.

The video contest design themed "Gastronomy of the ancient capital - Flavors and Memories" was launched on social media platforms on July 5th by the Provincial Youth Union Standing Committee.

As the tide falls, the Sargassum seaweed would gradually reveal itself. The brown color of Sargassum seaweed combined with the navy hue of sea water creates a remarkable scene.

You have just watched the images of lotus flowers blooming brilliantly in the morning at Tịnh Tâm Lake - a venue for Hue Lotus Festival themed “Lotus beautifies Hue", which has been held from June 23rd to 25th. With many interesting activities involved, the festival promises to be the ideal destination for lotus lovers this weekend.

This is an ideal spot for us to admire the sunset with the Thanh Hà port located just on the opposite to watch the bright full moon at night or absorb some vitamin sunshine to begin a new day.