The exhibition features numerous fossils dating back thousands of years. — Photo courtesy of Huế City portal THỪA THIÊN-HUẾ — As part of Huế Festival 2022, an exhibition titled ‘Fossils – A Journey to Discover the Origin of Life on Earth’ opened its doors to visitors. Hà Nội Fossil Museum brought to Huế nearly 2,000 specimens dating …
Read More »Rice with salt – eat to think not eat to know
Thu Hiền Huế is not only famous for its ancient royal palaces and mausoleums and romantic scenery with rivers and mountains, the city is also known as the “royal capital of cuisine” that has lured visitors for centuries. Dishes in Huế are processed from simple ingredients, especially rice with salt, a food that was popular among ordinary people, but also contains …
Read More »Festival Huế aims to attract more young people, international visitors
After many delays due to the pandemic, Huế Festival will return between June 25 and 30 this year with a variety of interesting activities. This is the first time the biennial festival has been organised throughout the year with activities spread over four seasons, the highlight of which is the …
Read More »Hot air balloons to liven up Huế festival
HÀ NỘI — A hot air balloon festival will entertain locals and tourists at the Festival Huế 2022 between June 25 and 30. Titled “Balloon Festival – Huế Former Citadel From the Sky”, the event, which is jointly organised by Thừa Thiên-Huế Tourism Department and Hexa Media, aims to create …
Read More »Huế exhibits ancient gold seal copies
An exhibition showcasing replicas of gold seals of the Nguyễn dynasty is being held inside the Huế Imperial Citadel, the central province of Thừa Thiên-Huế. VNA/VNS Photo Tường Vi THỪA THIÊN HUẾ — Thirty-two replicas of gold seals from the Nguyễn dynasty are on display at an exhibition inside the Huế Imperial Citadel in the central province …
Read More »Huế Festival 2022 set for end of June
Poster of the event. —Photo courtesy of huefestival.com HUẾ — The Huế Festival will take place from June 25 to June 30, according to the Huế Monuments Conservation Centre. A cultural and art week with the theme “Cultural heritage with integration and development” will be a key event highlight. Around 400 performers from 15 domestic and …
Read More »Two Nguyễn Dynasty artefacts set for return to Việt Nam
THỪA THIÊN HUẾ — Two Nguyễn Dynasty artefacts dating back to the 19th century are on their way back to Việt Nam after being bought by a company at an auction in Barcelona, Spain. The artefacts, including a mandarin hat and a Nhật Bình dress (royal costume of the Nguyễn Dynasty), were …
Read More »Key coastal traffic route commences in Thừa Thiên Huế
A design sea cross-bridge will be built on the coastal traffic road in Thừa Thiên-Huế province. The 21.8km road will help connect economic zones, coastal urban and tourism destinations in Thừa Thiên-Huế, Đà Nẵng and Quảng Trị. — Photo courtesy of Thừa Thiên-Huế Province’s People’s Committee THỪA THIÊN-HUẾ — The …
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