An art performance at opening ceremony of Hue Festival 2022 (Photo: VNA)
Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) - The week-longHue Festival 2022 was kicked off on June 25 evening by a unique art programmeand an Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional gown) show.
With the theme "Cultural heritage withintegration and development", the opening ceremony of Hue Festival 2022took place at Ngo Mon Square, attracting thousands of visitors.
The opening ceremony introduced culturalvalues and identities of the Hue ancient capital city, and Thua Thien-Hueprovince at large, which is striving to grow further, to visitors.
Addressingthe ceremony, Vice Chairman of Thua Thien-Hue People’s Committee and head ofthe festival organizing committee Nguyen Thanh Binh said after more than 20years, Festival Hue has become a national cultural-artistic event, contributingto promoting the nation’s cultural quintessence and popularizing the ancientroyal city of Hue as a safe, friendly and beautiful destination.
He saidfrom this year, the Hue Festival will be held with events all the year round,ranging from traditional court and folk festivals to activities featuring contemporaryarts to attract visitors.
An Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional gown) show (Photo: VNA)
The Hue Festival 2022 will last until June 30 with eight majorprogrammes and many sidelines events, including an art programme at the openingceremony of the festival, a street carnival and a music programme featuringfamous song by composer Trinh Cong Son (1939-2001).
Otheractivities organised before, during and after the Hue festival include a foodfestival, a hot air balloon festival, Vietnam Summer Fair 2022 and a SUP(Standup Paddle Board) rowing competition. The events will take place invarious locations along the Huong River./.
The central Thua Thien-Hue province has been drawing in tourists with this year’s version of the Hue Festival for 2022, promoting its image after two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Nguyen Thanh Binh, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee.
Belgian comic artist Dany and musician-singer Konoba will represent artists from the Wallonie-Bruxelles region at Hue Festival 2022, according to the Wallonie-Bruxelles delegation in Vietnam.
An exhibition of 20 enameled bronze paintings is taking place at the An Dinh Palace in the central province of Thua Thien – Hue’s ancient city of Hue, becoming a magnet to tourists.
A trade fair within the framework of the 2022 Hue Festival opened in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on June 24 evening, offering a good chance for businesses in the province and other localities nationwide to step up trade promotion and investment cooperation.
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.
An art performance at opening ceremony of Hue Festival 2022 (Photo: VNA) 
An Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional gown) show (Photo: VNA) 
