Decoding the sixth mural at An Dinh Palace
24/05/2023 08:16
In addition to the architecture which is considered a typical representative of the Vietnamese architectural style in the neo-classical period, the interior is also very elaborately decorated, especially the frescoes...
Enjoying tea in the Royal Palace
19/04/2023 10:18
Inside the Forbidden City, Thai Binh Pavilion was once used by the king for reading books and reciting poems above the quiet surface of Ngoc Dich Lake. Visitors can leisurely sit on a boat gently surfing on the lake and enjoy the pure taste of lotus tea while admiring the palaces, fortresses, and the beauty of the royal Parasol flowers.
Starting charge visitors entrance fee for visiting Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities, An Dinh Palace and Emperor Thieu Tri's tomb from Apr.1
01/04/2023 09:00
On the morning of March 30, Hue Monuments Conservation Center announced that they would charge visitors entrance fee for visiting the 3 relics: Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities, An Dinh Palace and Emperor Thieu Tri's tomb.
New Korean Ambassador to Vietnam visits Hue Imperial Palace
21/03/2023 16:01
On the afternoon of March 20, Hue Monuments Conservation Center welcomed H.E. Oh Youngju, new Korean Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Vietnam, and other members of the delegation to visit Hue Imperial Palace.
Bringing life to heritage spaces
09/02/2023 09:57
By introducing heritage programs and art forms outside the relic space, the artists of Hue Royal Traditional Art Theater contribute to bringing the ancient space of the Royal Palace to life.
Passionate Vietnam Rhus Succedanea lacquer
25/01/2023 08:16
In a house at the end of a small alley on Pham Thi Lien Street, Le Phan Quoc is diligently finishing the paintings “Gateway to Dien Tho Palace” and “Hue Features” with Vietnamese lacquer. For him, Rhus Succedanea lacquer (hence forth, R.S. lacquer) has always had a strange attraction because it brings subtle and profound characteristics to a painting that no other material does.
Erecting bamboo pole in the Royal Palace to welcome Tet
15/01/2023 15:40
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.
Kieu on phap lam
28/08/2022 07:01
The viewer is so surprised to see for the first time the original paintings on phap lam at the ancient An Dinh palace. The paintings depict a very popular tale to people: Thuy Kieu. Phap lam is the designation for artworks which are made of bronze inside and coated with many layers of enamel with colored decorated patterns then heated at high temperature.
Thousands of people attend Hue Nam Temple Festival
06/08/2022 14:55
Hue Nam Temple (Hon Chen Temple) Festival in July (Lunar calendar) has officially commenced on the morning of August 5 at Thien Tien Thanh Giao Holy Palace (352 Chi Lang, Hue City) with ceremonies preceding the procession of the Mother Goddess by waterway upstream the Huong River to Hue Nam Temple.
Harmony of traditional and modern timbres in the Imperial Citadel space
30/06/2022 17:29
Taking place within the framework of Hue Festival Week, "Royal Harmony" is an art program organized by Hue Monuments Conservation Center on the evening of June 29 at Thai Hoa Palace. The program brought to the audience quiet moments when enjoying the harmony between traditional and modern timbre.
Decoding the sixth mural at An Dinh Palace
In addition to the architecture which is considered a typical representative of the Vietnamese architectural style in the neo-classical period, the interior is also very elaborately decorated, especially the frescoes...