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.

In the green space of Da:me space coffee, an offline event with the theme "Ánh sáng kinh đô" (Capital City Light) for both professional and amateur photographers from Hue took place. The special guest of this event was Mr. Doan Quang, an experienced photographer of Hue origin who is currently working and living in Da Nang.

My childhood was marked with the image of my mother stroking her ao dai flat before going out (Ao dai is traditional costume for women (and men) in Vietnam.) At that time, cloth produced in the country was cheap; my mother had many ao dai of different colors tailored. She wore ao dai everywhere she went on every occasion.

Phu Son Waste Treatment Plant (in Phu Son commune, Huong Thuy town) was invested in and built by EB Environmental Energy Ltd. Co. at a cost of roughly 1.7 trillion Vietnamese dong. The plant officially commence operations at the end of January 2024, playing an crucial role in effectively addressing the waste management issue and ensuring environmental hygiene in Thua Thien Hue province - a pressing concern for the community as landfills in Thuy Phuong have reached capacity, disrupting residents’ lives with foul odors emanating from overflowing landfills.

Born and raised in the South, educated abroad, but the young man La Quoc Bao has a natural affinity and passion for researching and reviving Nguyen dynasty costumes.

Recently, the movement of wearing ancient clothes to visit Hue Imperial Palace has been loved by many people. Throughout the palaces, the corridors, the aisles, the flower gardens, etc., in the Royal Palace, there are many people wearing colorful ancient costumes.

Recently, the movement of ancient costume “revival” has strongly developed; in which, the ancient costumes originated from Hue such as the five-panel Ao dai, Ao Tac, and Nhat Binh dresses are the favorite of many people.

The Vietnam Writers Association has just announced the 2022 Literary Prize for 5 authors and the Young Author Award for 3 authors. Le Vu Truong Giang was honored to win the Young Author Award in 2022 in the prose category with the book "Bac mau ao ngu" (Faded royal costumes).

Watching the exhibition “Costume of the Nguyen Dynasty” at Le Ba Dang Art Center belonging to Hue Museum of Fine Arts, the public will have an overview about the costumes for different ranks in the Nguyen dynasty. It also reveals the hierarchy and uniqueness of the fine art in the Nguyen’s era.

The art and costume show that took place on the evening of May 29th wrapped up the Vietnam Summer Fair 2022 organized by the Provincial Development Research Institute.

Recently, the movement of “reviving” the national costume has strongly developed. A variety of costumes originating from Hue such as five-panel Ao dai, Ao tac, and Ao dai Nhat Binh are well liked and worn by many people with pride.