From the simple products made by the people of Pho Trach village, over time, the Bang grass (Lepironia articulata) of this Hue countryside has been elevated, becoming a brand not only environmentally friendly but also a way to promote the cultural values of Hue.

Amidst the scorching hot in April, Bao Chau’s photos, which recorded the scene of Pho Trach villagers (Phong Binh, Phong Dien) harvesting Bang grass (Lepironia articulata) in the green field, like gentle gifts for all eyes. Under Chau's photo angles, Pho Trach is rich and peaceful in every hand movement, the smiles of the villagers in each step, from harvesting Bang grass in the field, drying, preliminary processing the grass, to making it into valuable handicrafts.

With a combination of vignette, patterns of colors and Lepironia grass products, painters from Marie's brand have created artistic, exquisite and eye-catching bags, backpacks, hats, suitcases, and conical hats.

It is rumored that there is a species of fragrant sweet flag growing from underwater on both sides of the Huong River upstream, which makes the river fragrant. I have heard about this fragrant grass associated with the legend about the name of the Huong River, but I have never seen it with my own eyes.

On November 10, the Ministry of Health, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Consulate of Japan in Da Nang kicked off the implementation of a telemedicine consultation program at the grassroots medical level, using software “Doctor for every home” in Thua Thien Hue, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Dak Lak and Ca Mau provinces.

Legend has it that at the water source of the Perfume river there is a type of aromatic grass named thach xuong bo. This grass grows prolifically along rivers and streams making their water fragrant. The river is hence named Perfume meaning the river of fragrance.

Blooming meekly and humbly on the grassy banks of the roads and the fields, the Bidens pilosa flowers with thin white petals carry an immense charm.

On April 13, the Department of Science and Technology organizing the acceptance of the results of the implementation of the Science and Technology project sponsored by the Science and Technology Development Fund named “The Application of grassroots-level scientific records on Tuong Hue masks into the production of Tuong masks for Hue Festival”. This project is taken charge of by Hue Monuments Conservation Center.

Hue has entered the season of mist. It is when walking on the Truong Tien bridge, one suddenly recognizes the city is wrapped in soft floating mist. One stands on the bridge, looking at the river full of milky mist, hearing the sounds of fishermen paddling. Mist lingers among trees and grass in the verdant parks. It is as if the whole city were slowing down and it looks so beautiful like a painting.