Hue citadel spruced up for festival

by clantraveler | April 16, 2008 at 11:46 pm

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Hue Citadel - This construction stared in 1805 under the reign of Emperor Gia Long and completed in 1832 under the reign of Emperor Ming Mang. Under Nguyen' reign, Kings have ordered to build ramparts, palaces and constructional works of royal. Over 200 years to now, it is still original with nearly 140 small and large construction.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) also granted close to US$155,000 to support the first training project on Hue royal music.

Hue Monuments Conservation Centre Director Phung Phu said with these efforts, the Hue imperial citadel will be well preserved to show its breathtaking beauty. read more Hue citadel spruced up for festival