Celebrate Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Day with the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre
To celebrate Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23), the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre (HMCC) is organizing a series of educational programs and special exhibitions aimed at introducing and promoting the unique values of Hue's heritage to the public. These events offer a rare opportunity for visitors to deeply explore the history and culture of the former imperial capital.
Featured Activities and Programs
The celebration highlights three main categories of enriching activities:
1. Heritage Education Program: Discovering Co Mat Vien (The Privy Council)
This program offers an interactive experience focusing on the history and various heritage forms of Hue:
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Activity: Exploring the Privy Council (Cơ Mật Viện) and experiencing various types of Hue heritage.
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Time: From November 21 to November 23, 2025.
2. Special Exhibitions and Displays
A collection of new and thematic exhibitions will be on display at the Co Mat Vien complex:
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Exhibition 1: "Donated Artifacts"
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Exhibition 2: "Hue Charm 3" (Nét Huế 3)
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Exhibition 3 (Thematic Exhibition): “The Nguyen Dynasty’s Privy Council (1834–1945): Journey of Space and Imperial Imprints”
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Location: Ground floor of the Privy Council (Cơ Mật Viện).
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Opening Ceremony: 08:00 AM on November 21, 2025.
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Display Period: From November 21 to November 27, 2025.
Venue Details:
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Location: The Privy Council (Cơ Mật Viện - Tam Tòa).
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Address: 33 Tống Duy Tân Street, Phú Xuân Ward, Hue City.
Free Entrance for Vietnamese Citizens
As a highlight of the celebration, the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre will offer free entrance to all managed heritage sites for Vietnamese citizens on November 23, 2025.
This initiative encourages locals to connect with and appreciate the historical significance of the Imperial Citadel and surrounding royal tombs.