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Huế Festival 2026 features major orchid, bonsai, stone art exhibition

Saturday, Apr 25, 2026

Co-hosted by the Huế Festival organising board and the Huế Monuments Conservation Centre, the event brings together ornamental plant associations, clubs, orchid artisans, bonsai and ornamental plant masters, and stone art craftsmen nationwide.

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Nguyễn Dynasty's ancient documents unveiled to public

Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026

Rare and ancient documents of the Nguyễn Dynasty is available for public at the Huế Monuments Conservation Centre''s  Chuyện kể từ những trang cổ thư (Stories from Ancient Texts) exhibition.

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Huế spotlights its culinary soul at international food festival

Friday, Dec 19, 2025

The festival brings together more than 50 food stalls from provinces and cities nationwide, alongside a strong international presence. Visitors are immersed in a lively culinary space featuring live cooking demonstrations, presentations of regional specialities and international dishes, high-quality OCOP...

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Huế launches high-tech cultural heritage space at Imperial Citadel

Friday, Dec 19, 2025

At the venue, visitors are treated to immersive visual effects d by spatial computing, a digital exhibition area using Apple Vision Pro, and 3D hologram projection solutions.

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Visit Vietnam Year – Huế 2025: renewing heritage, shaping distinct brand

Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025

Visit Vietnam Year – Huế 2025 has left a series of strong imprints, reflecting a marked transformation in Huế''s tourism in terms of scale, quality and brand positioning. More than a programme of events, it has become a powerful driver, helping...

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Nguyễn Dynasty imperial throne to be restored

Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025

The project aims to return the artefact to its original condition, preserving its form, structure, colours, and historical integrity. The restoration supports long-term preservation and highlights the value of this iconic piece.

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Workshop highlights historical figures defending Huế Imperial Capital

Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025

Participants discussed internal developments within the Nguyễn Dynasty during the Franco-Spanish coalition’s campaigns, particularly the tension between pro-war and pro-peace factions, and their impact on the political and military situation at that time.

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Two national intangible cultural heritages recognised in Huế

Thursday, Dec 12, 2024

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced that on the list of national intangible heritages are the Huệ Nam Palace Festival and the traditional craft of making Vân Cù vermicelli.

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Danish music band to perform at Huế Festival

Wednesday, Apr 27, 2016

A music band from Denmark will attend the Huế Festival – the largest biennial festival in Việt Nam.

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Hue Festival 2016 coming in Apr

Saturday, Dec 26, 2015

Hue Festival 2016 will take place from April 29 to May 4 with various culture, sport and art activities.

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When festivals lose sight of the people

Monday, Apr 27, 2015

Last year I visited George Town in Penang, Malaysia. I was excited to find a lot of similarities between it and my hometown, Hue.

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Culture Vulture (17-12-2014)

Wednesday, Dec 17, 2014

Musicians Dang Tue Nguyen and Pho An My are a rare artistic duo in Viet Nam. They made their debut at the Hue Festival 2006 and they have worked together since then.

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Critics take aim at Hue Festival

Saturday, Jul 26, 2014

Officials in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue say the biennial Hue Festival is too expensive to hold every two years.

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Hue Festival wraps up with colourful shows

Monday, Apr 21, 2014

The biennial cultural Hue Festival bid farewell to thousands of visitors at the closing ceremony yesterday evening.

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Ao dai shows fail to impress

Saturday, Apr 19, 2014

One of the most awaited events at the ongoing Hue Festival, the ao dai fashion show, ended on Thursday evening with the audience less impressed than in previous years.