Hue Festival 2018 highlights five local World Heritage items
The 10th version of the Hue Festival in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue will highlight the five local UNESCO-recognised World Heritage items, according to the festival’s organising board.
Ao dai performance at Hue Festival 2016 (Photo: VNA)
Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – The 10th version of the Hue Festival in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue willhighlight the five local UNESCO-recognised World Heritage items, according tothe festival’s organising board.
Chairman of the organising board Nguyen Dung said the HueFestival 2018, to take place from April 27 to May 2, will continue with itsmission to promote the unique cultural values of Vietnam in general and theancient imperial city of Hue in particular.
Like its previous nine editions, the biennial festival willalso serve as the venue for cultural exchanges among nations with theparticipation of many art troupes from around the world.
The theme of the 10th festival willbe “Cultural Heritages with Integration and Development - Hue: One destination,Five Heritages”.
Hue, which was the imperialcapital of Vietnam for over 100 years, is home to five heritages recognisedby UNESCO, which are the Hue ancient citadel relic complex – a World CulturalHeritage site; Nha Nhac (Hue royal court music)- an intangible culturalheritage item; Nguyen Dynasty’s wood blocks – a documentary heritage item;Nguyen Dynasty’s Chau ban (royal administrative documents) – part of the Asia-PacificRegister of UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme; and literature on Hue royalarchitecture - a documentary heritage.
The Hue imperial citadel relichas been ranked second among top seven tourism attractions of Vietnam in 2017.
Director of the Hue RelicsPreservation Centre Phan Thanh Hai said this is the second year in a row theHue Imperial Citadel has received the title. The most visited tourist site isThang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi.
In 2017, Thua Thien-Hue province aims to draw between3.3-3.5 million tourists, with foreign visitors accounting for 40-45 percent,generating 3.2-3.3 trillion VND (140.7-145.1 million USD), up 8 percent involume and 3 percent in value from 2016.-VNA
The seventh Hue Traditional Craft Festival will take place from April 28 to May 2 in the ancient imperial city of Hue, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, heard a press conference in Hanoi on April 5.
Tourists will have an opportunity to make unforgettable memories joining a special tour to the ancient village of Phuoc Tich in Thua Thien-Hue – which is famous for unique architecture.
The tenth Hue Festival will take place from April 27 to May 2, 2018 with various performances featuring different cultures across the world, the People’s Committee of the central province of Thua Thien-Hue has announced.
The Thua Thien-Hue provincial People’s Committee and national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines signed on August 11 a cooperation agreement on promoting tourism development in the Hue ancient imperial city.
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.
Ao dai performance at Hue Festival 2016 (Photo: VNA)
