Development of craft village tourism in Thua Thien Hue
19/11/2024 14:19
Thua Thien Hue has preserved many craft villages and handed down many unique traditional crafts. With abundant cultural tourism resources and natural tourism assets, it can combine them with craft and traditional village tourism. This provides a foundation for the Ancient Capital to develop a tourism model that complements its strengths in cultural and heritage tourism.
Artist Nguyen Hung: The Silent Pioneer Finding His Own Path
14/11/2024 08:38
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.
Femininity in Dang Thi Thu An’s Paintings
26/10/2024 07:07
Artist Dang Thi Thu An is one of the prominent faces among the promising generation of 1980s artists from Hue. With works deeply characterized by traditional culture, especially depicting women figures and áo dài, she has contributed to creating a unique impression in contemporary Vietnamese painting.
Making accessories yourself
23/10/2024 08:18
In recent years, handmade accessories such as bracelets, rings, necklaces, or phone straps have quickly become a trend, capturing the attention of many young people. Many handmade enthusiasts have eagerly joined experience workshops to create their own unique, personalized accessories.
Being immersed in Hue Symphony music night
21/10/2024 16:23
On the evenings of October 19 and 20, nearly 1,000 spectators gathered at the Song Huong Theater to immerse themselves in a music night themed “Hue Symphony - The Symphony of the Ancient Capital”. This is a unique art show, aiming to create a new and distinctive tourism product of the Ancient Capital.
Unique Vi Thanh market
18/10/2024 08:56
Seen from above, the market is neatly arranged in straight lines, clean and tidy. Therefore, it can be said that this is the most beautiful “squatting” market in Vietnam.
Mesmerizing sequin paintings
11/09/2024 09:27
Using techniques to replicate the captivating beauty of enamel paintings, Le Thi Thuy Tien, a young female artist, has created unique sequin paintings that are now being applied to modern life.
A ceramic "reunion" of 9 artists
26/08/2024 21:19
The art exhibition featuring unique and eye-catching ceramic pieces opened on the afternoon of August 25th at Lan Vien Co Tich 2, pertaining to the Huong River Museum of Ancient Pottery (94 - 96 - 98 Bach Dang, Hue City).
Hue cuisine and the prospect of joining UCCN
18/08/2024 09:17
Hue has many outstanding fields to join UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). This not only promotes local cultural identity to the world but also provides an opportunity to attract tourists and investors to Hue. However, choosing which field to highlight the uniqueness of Hue when participating in UCCN is something that needs careful consideration.
Unique blue-tailed bee-eaters
18/07/2024 14:40
Bee-eaters (Merops philippinus) are a group of unique birds, with vibrant plumages, slender bodies, and long tail feathers. Bee-eaters engage in a unique courtship ritual.
Milk sweet soup, familiar yet unique
16/07/2024 08:00
I was quite surprised to learn that milk sweet soup is a dessert originating from Hue, not a new snack from Saigon - where dairy ingredients are quite popular in delicious dishes for young people.
The Ao dai in Hue life
02/07/2024 16:41
Throughout the S-shaped strip of the land of Vietnam, Ao dai can be found in every region. Specifically, in Hue, Ao dai has become a part of the cultural identity and unique beauty of the people here. An important milestone in Hue Ao dai costume was in 1744, after Lord Nguyen Phuc Khoat ascended the throne in Phu Xuan, he promulgated many policies and mentioned the modification of costumes. Thereafter, during the Nguyen Dynasty, the court issued an order, creating an opportunity for Hue women in particular and Vietnamese women in general to wear Ao dai regularly. Accordingly, the tradition of wearing Ao dai gradually entered the daily life of people.
Unique Water Ball Wrestling Festival
28/05/2024 10:51
The Water Ball Wrestling Festival (also known as the Mud Ball Wrestling Festival) only takes place in the summer and is held once every four years.
Unique Artistic Powder Flower
18/01/2024 08:27
As a unique handmade product that combines both the art of mixing and shaping, the artistic powder flowers require both the meticulousness and ingenuity of the hands.
Unique Kon Ron communal houses
12/01/2024 16:08
A communal house in Kon Ron village is 22m in length, 13m in width, and 20m in height. It has 6 pillars made of binh linh wood (taken from the old communal house).
Unique replicas of the gold seals of the Nguyen Dynasty
23/06/2022 10:42
The 32 seals on display at the exhibition "Replicas of Nguyen Dynasty Gold Seals" are the product of talented hands of People's Artist Tran Do, from Bat Trang pottery village, Hanoi.
Unique collection of antique kerosene lamps
24/03/2022 09:20
After more than 20 years painstakingly collecting, Mr. Phu has collected more than 30 antique table lamps, from the age of more than 50 years to 100 years; and nearly ten antique ceiling lamps dating from the reign of Emperor Khai Dinh.