Hue Monuments Conservation Centre marks 40th anniversary
The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre celebrated its 40th founding anniversary on June 10, a milestone on the path to recover and bring into play values of the Nguyen Dynasty’s tangible and intangible cultural heritages.
The Imperial Citadel in the Complex of Hue Monuments. (Photo: VNA)
Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – TheHue Monuments Conservation Centre celebrated its 40th founding anniversaryon June 10, a milestone on the path to recover and bring into playvalues of the Nguyen Dynasty’s tangible and intangible cultural heritages.
Tran Dinh Thanh, Deputy Director ofthe Cultural Heritage Department at the Ministry of Culture, Sports andTourism, said the centre is considered a role model in relic conservation andrestoration in Vietnam, and that Hue city of central Thua Thien-Hue province, a destination with five heritages, is a brand of Vietnamese tourism and alsoa top choice of domestic and foreign visitors.
He asked the centre to continuediversifying services at the Complex of Hue Monuments, rehabilitating relics,and applying digital technology to popularise the complex so that the site willbecome a magnet for tourists.
Director of the centre Hoang VietTrung said the Hue cultural heritages have escaped from the status of being in need of urgent safeguarding and are gradually having their original lookrestored.
Atpresent, Hue is home to five UNESCO-recognised world cultural heritages, namelythe Complex of Hue Monuments (a world heritagesite), “Nha nhac” or Vietnamese courtmusic (Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity), thewoodblocks of the Nguyen Dynasty (part of the Memory of the WorldProgramme), the imperial archives of the Nguyen Dynasty (part of the Memory ofthe World Programme), and the Literature on Hue Royal Architecture (partof Documentary Heritage in the Memory of the World Programme).
Over the last four decades, thecentre has preserved and rehabilitated hundreds of relics in the complex,including Ngo Mon (Noon Gate), Hien Lam Pavilion, The Mieu Temple, Duyet ThiDuong Theatre, and Dien Tho, Thai Hoa, and Kien Trung palaces. It has alsorecovered some of the most important royal festivals of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802- 1945).
The centre now has cooperative tieswith over 30 international organisations and tens of institutes, universities,and sectors of Vietnam to carry out studies, heritage conservation, andcultural exchange./.
The State Records and Archives Department of Vietnam on December 23 hosted a workshop on studies, preservation and promotion of Imperial Archives of the Nguyen Dynasty, a world documentary heritage recognized by UNESCO.
The Nine Dynastic Urns, built in late 1835 and completed in early 1837, was recognised as a national treasure in 2012, and considered the most valuable bronze objects in Vietnam.
According to the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre, visitors can now view Thai Hoa Palace, or the Palace of Supreme Harmony, a typical architectural work in the UNESCO-recognised Hue Imperial Citadel, thanks to virtual reality, or VR, technology.
Chairman of the People’s Committee of the central province of Thua Thien-Hue Nguyen Van Phuong on April 1 issued dispatch 3088/UBND-VH approving the reception of two artifacts of the Nguyen Dynasty donated by a company.
The Centre for Conservation of Hue Monuments in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on April 17 received two artifacts of the Nguyen Dynasty - a mandarin hat and a dress.
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.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The Imperial Citadel in the Complex of Hue Monuments. (Photo: VNA) 
