Inspired by the image of the “imperial lotus” in Nguyen Dynasty court culture, this year’s theme, “Ngu Lien Thuc Thuy,” symbolises the awakening of lotus beauty on the waters of Tinh Tam Lake in Phu Xuan ward, a well-known landmark closely associated with Hue’s imperial heritage.

The festival aims to honour cultural values associated with Hue’s lotus tradition, create a vibrant community space and diversify tourism offerings, helping enhance Hue’s appeal among domestic and international visitors.

A wide range of activities is being held during the festival, including workshops on traditional lotus tea infusion and tea tasting with artisans, hands-on sessions in making Thanh Tien paper lotus flowers and lotus essential oils, artistic photo spaces around Tinh Tam Lake, and booths featuring local specialties, handicrafts and lotus-inspired souvenirs.

He noted that the lotus has long symbolised purity, elegaSpeaking at the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Hue People’s Committee Tran Huu Thuy Giang highlighted the festival as a meaningful cultural and tourism event that honours the beauty of Hue’s lotus while promoting cultural, artistic and signature products inspired by it.nce and the refined spirit of Hue.

A highlight of the festival is the “Thuc Thuy Show,” an art and culinary space where sound, lighting and live performances are combined with lotus-inspired cuisine.

In recent years, Hue’s lotus has extended beyond its landscape and royal cultural value to inspire tourism products, wellness offerings and mental well-being activities. From lotus tea and lotus essential oils to handicrafts, lotus imagery continues to enrich Hue’s tourism identity.

According to Tran Thi Hoai Tram, Director of the Hue Department of Tourism, this year’s festival introduces several new programmes, including hands-on workshops featuring lotus-based products and fine dining experiences combining cuisine, artistic performances, sound and lighting to honour Hue’s lotus products and lotus-inspired dishes.

Lotus Festival launched in former Hue Imperial City

VOV.VN - The Thua Thien-Hue Department of Tourism hosted an opening ceremony on July 5 evening to kick-start the Hue Lotus Festival 2024 at Tu Tuong Park in Hue, the former imperial city of Vietnam.