UNESCO recognizes Hue's fourth documentary heritage
16/05/2024 08:59
With unique and significant values in terms of form and informational content, "The Engravings on the Nine Dynastic Urns of Hue Imperial Citadel" was recognized by UNESCO as a Documentary Heritage in the Asia-Pacific region's Memory of the World Program on May 8th. This marks Hue's fourth UNESCO-listed documentary heritage.
The bronze castings on the Nine Dynastic Urns are registered as a World Documentary Heritage
09/05/2024 18:22
At 13:09 on May 8th (local time), in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Vietnam's dossier "Bronze castings on the Nine Dynastic Urns at the Imperial Citadel of Hue" was approved and officially became a documentary heritage of UNESCO's Memory of the World Programme for the Asia-Pacific Region.
Bernard chose a cafe in the Citadel as a place to write books
10/04/2024 15:44
In the space of Hue French Institute at No.1 Le Hong Phong Str, the famous French fiction writer Bernard Werber had an exchange with the readers of the ancient capital and introduced two of his favorite works: “Ant Trilogy” and “Pandora’s Box”.
Hue and Yellow Apricot
31/03/2024 07:59
Each person and family reminisce about old times when apricot color shone in front of the Citadel. The Yellow Apricot - Hoang Mai flower is a symbol of spring, family reunion, harmony between heaven and earth, and the nation. It has surpassed its value as a flower to become a symbol of the Ancient Capital.
Exhibition of wood engraving artworks inspired by patterns on Nine Dynastic Urns of Nguyen Dynasty
21/03/2024 09:34
Inspired by patterns on Nine Dynastic Urns of the Nguyen Dynasty, which located in Hue Imperial Citadel, nearly 60 wood engraving artworks have been curated and introduced to the public on the morning of March 19th at Le Ba Dang Art Center (Hue Museum of Fine Arts, 15 Le Loi Street, Hue City).
The official poster of Hue Festival 2024 revealed
09/03/2024 21:49
The organizing committee of Hue Festival 2024 has recently unveiled the official poster for the upcoming festival, scheduled to take place in mid-June from the 7th to the 12th. The poster draws inspiration primarily from the restored royal patterns on the Kien Trung Palace in the Imperial Citadel, Hue city.
The golden era
11/02/2024 08:59
For the first time, more than 100 documents, containing royal seals and autographs, along with many images about the story of the construction of Hue Imperial Citadel, were vividly reenacted through an exhibition held right in the Flag Tower (Ky Dai) area, the Upper Surface of the Citadel rampart, Hue Imperial Citadel.
Thai Hoa Palace opens to visitors during the Lunar New Year of the Dragon
10/02/2024 12:31
Along with Kien Trung Palace, Thai Hoa Palace, a palace with the largest and most beautiful wooden architecture of Hue Imperial Citadel, has also been opened by the Hue Monuments Conservation Center to welcome visitors on the Lunar New Year of the Dragon 2024.
Repairing and embellishing nearly 1,400 meters of Ho Thanh hao embankment on the Eastern side of Hue Imperial City
13/01/2024 18:47
Hue Monuments Conservation Center said that it would repair and embellish the embankment system of Ho Thanh hao (the protective moat surrounding the Citadel) on the Eastern side of Hue Imperial City monument. This is a category under the project on "Preserving, repairing and embellishing Hue Imperial City system - The component of renovating and embellishing monument", which was adjusted by the Provincial People's Committee in the Decision No. 1452/QD-UBND.
Exploring Phung Tien Palace
09/12/2023 08:46
Once a massive construction in the past, Phung Tien Palace inside Hue Imperial Citadel was completely destroyed after many historical upheavals. Since 2017, the complex of Phung Tien Palace has been gradually restored through a cooperation project between Vietnam and the Federal Republic of Germany to preserve the remaining structures and revive their original shape and function.
Check-in with reeds on the Citadel
13/10/2023 15:41
In recent days, rows of white reed flowers have bloomed along the walkway on Thuong Thanh (upper surface of Hue Citadel rampart), attracting many people and tourists to check-in.
Hue Imperial Citadel in white lotus season
23/07/2021 08:37
These days, stepping into Hue Imperial Citadel, the light scent of white lotuses attracts visitors.
Ancient wells in Hue Imperial Citadel
06/07/2021 08:12
Perhaps not many people are aware that within the walls of Hue Imperial Citadel, there exist ancient and elaborately built wells with unique values. At least 15 wells were dug and used during the Nguyen Dynasty.
UNESCO recognizes Hue's fourth documentary heritage
With unique and significant values in terms of form and informational content, "The Engravings on the Nine Dynastic Urns of Hue Imperial Citadel" was recognized by UNESCO as a Documentary Heritage in the Asia-Pacific region's Memory of the World Program on May 8th. This marks Hue's fourth UNESCO-listed documentary heritage.