International support to promote Hue’s imperial citadel

A number of foreign organisations have pledged their support to restore and promote the historical imperial citadel of Hue in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, providing funds of nearly 8 million USD so far.

Since the citadel was recognised by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site in 1993, numerous internationally-funded projects have been implemented, bringing the site out of its state of disrepair, according to the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre.

Most recently, UNESCO provided close to 30,000 USD for a capacity development programme on heritage management in Hue for the 2014-2015 period.

Meanwhile, the US Ambassador Fund for Cultural Preservation sponsored two projects to restore altars of worship and parts of the citadel with a total cost of 729,084 USD.

At the same time, the centre also received support from a number of foreign businesses, including the French company Rhone Polenc with a donation of 1 million USD and the provision of technical advice on termite extermination on the site.

Governments from a number of countries, including France, the UK, Laos and Japan, provided funds and technical support for Hue Monuments Conservation Centre. Experts visited the citadel and gave advice on the restoration and preservation of the heritage site.

According to Director of the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre Phan Thanh Hai the centre finished the restoration of 132 exhibits in the citadel, thus improving the whole experience for visitors.

Since the beginning of 2014, the citadel of Hue has welcomed more than 1.5 million domestic and foreign tourists, generating 107.83 billion VND (5.06 million USD), a 10.5 percent rise compared to the same period last year, he noted.

Source: VOV
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Restoration of Hue palaces

Dien Tho Palace

From Threeland Travel's Blog - November 2012

The provincial People’s Committee has approved a plan to restore the Ta Tra building of Dien Tho Palace, which was part of the former Hue Imperial City.

According to the committee, the restoration will cost US$ 524,000 which will begin in 2013.

The Ta Tra building, a brick and wood structure was bombed by US forces during the Vietnam War in 1968. The site was originally used as a venue for people to gain an audience with the Queen Mother.

Dien Tho Palace was the first building to be constructed in Hue in 1804. It was the place where the queen mothers of the Nguyen dynasty lived and received visitors.

In another move, the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre will preserve the brick foundations of the former Quoc Tu Giam School (Royal College) following its excavation last September.

The centre’s director, Phan Thanh Hai, said the excavation could help archaeologist better preserve the vestiges of the former Hue Imperial City.

The centre plans to turn the excavated area into a nursery of rare and precious trees. The project will start early next year in Huong Ho Commune, Huong Tra district, Thua Thien-Hue province.

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