A total of 300,000 ocean fingerlings were released into an area of Tam Giang Lagoon in central Thua Thien- Hue Province, aiming to produce a swift recovery for local seafood resources after the Formosa toxic spill in 2016. Fishing boats on Thua Thien- Hue’s Tam Giang Lagoon. The release followed a seminar reviewing the impact of the environmental disaster on seafood resources held in the province on Thursday. The area chosen for the release was close to the Thuan An Seagate and the fingerlings are expected to thrive in the ocean environment.At the seminar, the Directorate of Fisheries showed figures demonstrating the falling number of species in the local ocean environment due to the toxic spill.Families of fish dropped from 62 to 41 while species of fish fell from 151 to 89. A lot of endemic deep sea species disappeared completely from the area.Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vu Van Tam, suggested that authorities of the affected localities should … [Read more...] about Fingerlings released in Hue lagoon
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The Hue doctor helping children see the world
VietNamNet Bridge – An eye doctor from central Hue City was honoured last month as an Eye Health Hero for his dedication in restoring the sight of hundreds of visually impaired children. Dr. Pham Minh Truong checks the eyes of children at Hue Eye Hospital. — VNA/VNS Photo Dr. Pham Minh Truong, director of the Hue Eye Hospital, was the first Vietnamese doctor and among 15 eye doctors all over the world to be honoured with the title by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB). The Eye Health Heroes initiative recognises and celebrates frontline staff whose work in the field and engagement with the community makes a real difference in restoring sight. A graduate of Hue Medical University in 1987, Dr. Truong started his career at the eye care clinic in Thua Thien-Hue Province, which is now the Hue Eye Hospital. During … [Read more...] about The Hue doctor helping children see the world
Hue garden houses
(VOVworld) – Hue is known as a city of gardens and garden houses which harmoniously blend the calculation of human architecture with the randomness of nature. They are a unique expression of the cultural values of Vietnam’s former imperial city. In recent years, these garden houses have become increasingly popular with tourists. The garden houses stand on both banks of the Perfume River. These houses are surrounded by lush, well-trimmed gardens. Visiting these houses, you’ll find yourself in nature with fresh air and a calm atmosphere. This is the most soothing stop after touring the city. Nguyen Van Thanh lives in Hue: "Hue garden houses were previously called ruong houses. They were built of wood or stone by carpenters and builders from the northern and central region. Their architecture is a perfect marriage between the popular and the royal architecture". An Hien (House of Peace) is the most beautiful and best known in Hue. Nestled in a … [Read more...] about Hue garden houses
Hue plans market for street food vendors
Hue City is asking authorities to allocate land in central Thua Thien- Hue Province to set up markets for street vendors in an attempt to upgrade its tourism profile. Stands set up for selling Hue food specialties in local Nguyen Dinh Chieu walking street. - VNS Photo According to Nguyen Dang Thanh, the city’s vice chairman, the city has targeted 11,150sq.m of land located near a recently-developed residential area An Cuu to build a market.Thanh said the market would house vendors who wander around the city carrying local fruits and meal ingredients for sale to urban dwellers and visitors.The city also prepared plans to erect food stands along the city’s main streets to accommodate street food vendors.Women carrying bamboo baskets on their shoulders, selling fruits, flowers and cooked food, represent the cultural identity of Vietnamese cities, including the former imperial capital city of Hue.Those vendors, however, create an outdated look for local tourism and are … [Read more...] about Hue plans market for street food vendors
Hue to fire cannons of Flag Tower for tourists
The Flag Tower in Hue imperial citadel will be lit at night and the cannons will be fired for the enjoyment of tourists and local residents. This has been unveiled by Nguyen Dung, vice chairman of Thua Thien-Hue provincial People’s Committee.Part of the project by the Committee to turn Hue into the worth living tourism city is to light the Flag Tower at night.About 1,000 LED bulbs will be installed around the Flag Tower to light up the Ngo Mon Square and surrounding areas every night.The firing of cannons at the Flag Tower will reproduce a scene in past activities of the Nguyen dynasty, said Mr Dung.Thua Thien-Hue also plans to beautify Dong Ba market at night. Moreover, a pedestrian street next to Huong (Perfumed) River will take shape in late November with funding sourced from Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).Truong Tien bridge is being upgraded to become a walking bridge at weekend nights and to connect with other pedestrian streets and streets next to the Huong … [Read more...] about Hue to fire cannons of Flag Tower for tourists