For the first time, artisans and skilled workers are honored for their significant contributions to the preservation and restoration of historical monuments.

That was the theme of a talk hosted by Dr. Mai Hang, a natural nutritionist, at Silent Space (32 Tay Son, Hue City) on November 23rd. The event was part of the “Lunch and Learn - Learn, Have lunch, and Connect together” program.

For Nguyen Hung, a teacher and artist, the folk culture of the land of Hue ancient capital has forged in him a unified and unique artistic language. With his quiet passion for creation, he has guided many generations of students to achieve brilliant success through 35 years as an art teacher in public schools and art training classes.

Hundreds of thousands of Han Nom (Chinese-Nom script) document pages scattered in many villages and clans across the province have been processed and digitized in a scientific and methodical manner. Few know that this work was silently undertaken by a group of officers and experts of the Thua Thien Hue General Library. Many Han Nom documents after being digitized were also published to the surprise of the public and experts.

The Hue Trumpet Orchestra will perform some new songs about Christmas and some famous foreign pieces such as: Jingle bell rock, Holy Night, We wish you a Merry Christmas, Silent Night, Feliz Navidad.

For teachers working in mountainous areas, in addition to their dedication to the profession, their “baggage” also includes boundless love for students. The dream of bringing literacy to students in these regions is always nurtured through the silent sacrifices of these educators.

These are the female "warriors" of Hue Central Hospital in all areas of health care for patients. Despite stress, pressure, and even the constant risk of infection, those "warriors" always fulfill the mission of a physician, like flowers silently emitting fragrance.

With the ratio of 12.9m2 of trees/person, Hue is honored as the "National Green City". To build that green brand, there are silent and touching stories about the life of trees and people.