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Born and raised in Hue, photographer Le Huy Hoang Hai is renowned for his numerous personal photo collections of Hue. He has captured hundreds of beautiful angles and authentic moments of the scenery and the simple, everyday life of the people there. Perhaps the most outstanding is his famous 2008 photo series, "Dreamy Land." This December, as winter arrives, photographer Le Huy Hoang Hai treats his admirers to a collection of photos depicting an early winter morning in Hue. He cleverly describes it as: "This morning in Hue is as romantic as a delicate, ethereal Hue girl."
This season, Hue can be summed up in the saying "the persistent rain soaks the earth," a phrase often repeated by elders to the younger generation. While the North experiences perpetual cold and the South only has a gentle breeze, Hue is both cold and drenched in rain. Sometimes, the rain lasts for a whole month without a single ray of sunshine!
Hue in winter is cold and tranquil, subtly evoking nostalgic memories of wandering through this heritage land. The Imperial Citadel of Hue, along with its numerous temples and tombs, remains steadfast against the ravages of time. The entire imperial city seems to be bathed in a refreshing coolness, washing away the dust of time, preparing to welcome the peaceful spring looming in the east. Even so, the city of Hue always remains beautiful, exuding a serene and ancient charm rarely found elsewhere.
Visiting Hue in winter, travelers are captivated and enchanted by the aroma of a bowl of beef noodle soup and steaming grilled corn, and there's nothing better than enjoying it in the cold weather of Hue. Watching the people go by while eating, one realizes that even the harshest things can be overcome. The people of Hue are gentle in character, but living in a land weathered by wind and rain has also instilled in them a hardworking and persistent nature. They patiently endure and struggle to make a living amidst the rain, wind, and biting cold of winter.
Hue is beautiful and charming in every season. However, arriving in Hue at the beginning of winter can easily evoke feelings of melancholy and loneliness in travelers; in contrast, the scenery takes on an indescribable, dreamy, and ethereal beauty amidst the thick fog and cold rain.
