Applying digital technology in reenacting and exploring historical and cultural relics has brought various interesting and vibrant experiences to tourists, helping the heritage last with time.

On October 5th, the Vietnam Digital Media Association and VietTimes e-magazine held the Vietnam Digital Awards 2024 ceremony in Hanoi. Hue Monuments Conservation Center (HMCC) was honored in the category of Outstanding digital transformation by public service and business units with its solution “Applying digital technology to conserve and promote the values of Hue’s heritage.”

“Vang son ky my – the essence of Vietnamese craftsmanship” is something that photographer Nguyen Phong is particularly passionate about as he introduced to Thua Thien Hue Weekly a series of photos showcasing “the golden hands” of artisans perfecting the process of applying gold leaf and lacquer to the columns of Thai Hoa Palace.

The artifacts selected for identification are representative items typical of the Nguyen Dynasty's royalty and officials, such as the golden throne, palanquins, ceremonial shoes (things used in daily life and rituals), gold and jade branches (interior decorations), and the Xam Huong set (a recreational activity). This initiative marks the beginning of applying technology to preserve and promote the cultural heritage values preserved in Thua Thien Hue.

That Hue University welcomes many leading professors and experts coming to its member universities to spread new pieces of knowledge is not only an opportunity for its academic staff to acquire new knowledge, but also partly affirms its prestige.

On December 1, the Provincial Center of Information Technology (HueCIT) coordinated with the SMC Hue Co., Ltd. and the Architecture and Urban Research Institute (AURI) (South Korea) to organize the 2nd International Forum themed "Hue - Information Technology - Promoting sustainable development".

This is the first online art exhibition space in Vietnam with the aim of bringing art closer to the public and applying digital transformation to introduce and promote Vietnamese culture and art.

From the orientation of fast and sustainable development towards green growth of the province, the movement of green startups and applying the circular economy (CE) model is spreading vigorously.

This message was emphasized by Mr. Phan Thanh Hai, Director of the Provincial Department of Culture and Sports when sharing on the afternoon of August 18th at the forum “Digital transformation - Promoting the strength of culture and heritage - creating momentum for developing a digital economy” within the framework of Provincial Digital Transformation Week 2022.

Coastal erosions and landslides in Thua Thien Hue province are getting more and more serious. Recently, upon checking the situation of coastal erosion, Recently, Mr. Tran Quang Hoai, General Director of the General Department of Natural Disaster Prevention and Control, has asked localities to review and propose plans for urgent handling of critical points and applying advanced solutions to deal with the aftermaths of landslides to ensure safety.