Audiences of an art show as part of the 2018 Hue Festival (Photo: VNA)
Thua Thien – Hue (VNA) – Close to 1.2 million people,including about 400,000 tourists, took part in the 10th HueFestival, which was held between April 27 and May 2.
As heard at a press conference held in the central provinceof Thua Thien – Hue on May 3, the event attracted over 600 reporters from about100 domestic news agencies and 12 foreign journalists, who produced more than6,000 news items and articles on the festival.
The Hue Festival 2018 featured enticing art shows depictingdifferent cultures of Vietnam and other regions all over the world, said NguyenDung, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee and head of thefestival organising board.
The six-day event offered stages for close to 1,400performers representing 25 countries and territories including Vietnam.Audiences were treated to 80 stage shows and nearly 50 community activities.
Aiming to celebrate 712 years since the founding of ThuanHoa - Phu Xuan, which is Hue today, the festival was themed ‘Cultural Heritagewith Integration and Development: Hue - One Destination, Five World Heritages’.
“Van hien kinh ky”, a highlight of the festival, was an artshow which combined a variety of elements: dance, chorus, animation, poemreciting and music. The 90-minute show featured all cultural values of Huethrough heritage elements.
Meanwhile, a show, titled “Am vong Song Huong” (Resonance ofPerfume River), involved hundreds of professional and amateur actors and actresses,depicting the life cycle of people living on the rivers from their marriage,giving birth and raising children to passing down their occupation fromgeneration to generation in a joint effort to preserve Hue cultural values.
Hue city was the imperial capital of Vietnam for over 100 years. It is home to five UNESCO-recognised heritages, namely the Hue ancientcitadel relic complex – a World Cultural Heritage site; Nha Nhac (Hue royalcourt music) - an intangible cultural heritage item; Nguyen Dynasty’s woodblocks – a documentary heritage item; Nguyen Dynasty’s Chau ban (royaladministrative documents) – part of the Asia-Pacific Register of UNESCO’sMemory of the World Programme; and literature on Hue royal architecture - adocumentary heritage.-VNA
Nearly 1,300 domestic and foreign artists are brought together at the Hue Festival 2018, which is taking place in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue from April 27 to May 2 to stage unique art performances representing the typical cultures of different regions in Vietnam and abroad.
Foreign artists devoted their unique performances to entertain audiences at An Dinh Palace on April 30 as part of the ongoing Hue Festival 2018 in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.
1,300 domestic and foreign artists are brought together at the Hue Festival 2018 to stage unique art performances representing the typical cultures of different regions in Vietnam and abroad.
The 10th Hue Festival 2018, themed "Cultural Heritage with Integration and Development: Hue - One Destination, Five World Heritages", came to an end in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on May 2.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
Audiences of an art show as part of the 2018 Hue Festival (Photo: VNA) 
