The "Tet Hue" Festival in 2024, organized by the city of Hue, encompasses a series of activities to celebrate the New Year 2024. The festival will run from January 1 to February 19, 2024, with a focus on the "Tet Hue" program. The detailed schedule for activities at Ngọ Môn Square in Hue from February 1 to February 5, 2024, includes various events such as the opening ceremony, traditional food-making competitions, cultural performances, and more. Here is a summary of the key events:
1. Opening of the Tet Hue Festival and Tet Hue Program (February 2, 2024, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM).
2. Traditional candy and cake-making competition "Flavor of Tet" (February 2, 2024, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM).
3. Competition for wrapping Chung and Tet cakes "Flavor of Tet" (February 2, 2024, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM).
4. Traditional cake-making activity (February 2-3, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM).
5. Voting for exemplary products from localities, units, and businesses (February 2, 2024, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM).
6. The evening program "Spring Colors Festival," includes the Ao Dai fashion show and a spring market (February 2, 2024, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM).
7. Tet Eve Offering Ceremony (February 3, 2024, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM).
8. Exhibition of five-fruit trays, traditional Tet cakes, and Tet flower arrangements (February 3, 2024, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM).
9. Gifts presentation "Spring of Love" to the poor households, members facing difficulties, and orphanages (February 3, 2024, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM).
10. Traditional martial arts performance at Vo Kinh Van An Martial Arts School (February 3, 2024, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM).
11. Art program "Celebrating the Party, Celebrating Spring" (February 3, 2024, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM).
12. Offering ceremony for local products to honor ancestors, units, and businesses (February 4, 2024, 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM).
13. Performance of "Spring Dance" by clubs and dance groups from local schools (February 4, 2024, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM).
14. Traditional Vovinam martial arts performance (February 4, 2024, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM).
15. Gala "Spring Dance Steps" (February 4, 2024, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM).
16. Showcase and exhibition of Hue's products, souvenirs, handicrafts, and specialties (February 1-5, 2024).
17. Display and introduction of traditional handicraft products from Hue (February 2-4, 2024).
18. "Spring Market - Memory Land" (February 2-5, 2024).
19. Culinary Space (February 2-5, 2024).
20. Experience traditional Hue products: Paper Flower Making, To He (toy figurine molding), Ong Tao (Kitchen God figurine), Calligraphy, Sình Village Printing, Bánh In (printed cake), etc. (February 2-5, 2024).
21. Closing ceremony of the Tet Hue Program (February 5, 2024, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM).
This festival aims to promote the cultural values of traditional Tet in Hue, providing an enriching experience for both locals and tourists.
In addition to the mentioned activities, there are several other cultural and artistic programs in celebration of the New Year 2024 in Hue:
1. *"Spring Blossoms" New Year Art Program* on January 1 at Hai Ba Trung Pedestrian Street.
2. *Incense Offering Ceremony and Art Program Commemorating the Coronation of Emperor Quang Trung* on January 6 at Nui Ban Mountain.
3. *Spring Festival in the Year of the Tiger* from February 3 to February 14.
4. *Art Program Welcoming the Lunar New Year* on February 9.
5. *Integrated Music and Dance Program Celebrating the Lunar New Year* on February 11 at Quoc Hoc School's stage.
6. *Village Festival in Sình Village* on February 19 in Phu Mau Commune.
Furthermore, various localities and units in Hue City are organizing activities to respond to the festival. These include ceremonies, community programs, and events such as incense offerings, Tet celebrations, unity programs in villages and residential areas, the beloved "Dong Ba Market - Loving Spring," Spring-themed photo exhibitions, Bai Choi performances, and more.
The organization of the Tet Hue Festival in 2024 aims to preserve, conserve, and promote the traditional cultural values of Hue. It contributes to the successful implementation of Resolution 54-NQ/TW, dated December 10, 2019, of the Politburo on constructing and developing Thua Thien Hue province until 2030, with a vision toward 2045. Additionally, it aligns with Resolution 05-NQ/TU, dated June 1, 2021, of the Party Committee of Hue City on propaganda, education, and promotion of the distinctive ethics, lifestyle, and cultural traditions of Hue, coupled with the development of a civilized urban lifestyle during the 2021-2025 period and beyond.
Additionally, the festival aims to connect, introduce, and promote products from Hue, traditional handicrafts, and representative specialties from localities, units, and businesses in the area. This serves the needs of the people of Hue and visitors during the traditional Tet celebration, contributing to promoting the image of tourism in Hue. It aligns to build the city of Hue as "Civilized - Friendly - Safe - Rich in Identity."