VOV.VN - Hue Ao Dai Festival 2023 returned last weekend after a four-year disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the event themed “Tales from the river” aiming to promote the unique values of Vietnamese culture to international friends.

As of July, the tourism sector had achieved 83% of its yearly target in the number of international visitors, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Cultural tourism is a priority in Vietnam’s tourism development strategy and planning until 2020 with a vision to 2030 as it aims to attract more foreign visitors who are interested in exploring the local culture.

VOV.VN - The Hue Festival 2023 is set to take place from April 28 to May 5, with the cultural event featuring a diverse range of activities to introduce Vietnamese culture to the world, according to the organising board.

Hue Festival 2023, themed “Cultural Heritage with Integration and Development”, opened in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on January 1.

VOV.VN - A lantern festival is currently underway at the Hue Festival Centre in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue ahead of the start of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

VOV.VN - The central province of Thua Thien-Hue launched the Hue Lion Dance Festival 2022 on September 3 - 4, with large crowds excitedly gathering to support the dazzling performance.

VOV.VN - The Thua Thien Hue Tourism Department announced on July 15 that the Hue Hip-hop Festival 2022 will be held at 3/2 Park in Hue City from July 23 to July 24.

VOV.VN - An art programme featuring a fusion of both traditional culture and modern elements was held on June 30 in order to draw the Hue Festival 2022 to a conclusion, with the event exciting many local residents and tourists.

VOV.VN - A food festival featuring more than 100 local dishes from the central province of Thua Thien-Hue is getting underway on the pedestrian street that runs along the Huong (Perfume) River.