Unique wedding procedures of the Ede  ​

Unique wedding procedures of the Ede ​

(VOVWORLD) - The Ede people are matriarchal so weddings are normally initiated by women. The bride's family is responsible for preparing betrothal gifts, and the groom's family has the privilege of...
Gabon’s coup draws international concern

Gabon’s coup draws international concern

(VOVWORLD) - African leaders are scrambling to deal with a recent military coup in Gabon as the international community expressed deep concern over the situation in the West African state
Dao people in Na Hac protect forest

Dao people in Na Hac protect forest

(VOVWORLD) - Na Hac hamlet borders a 300-ha protected primary forest in Tien Yen district, Quang Ninh province. The 30 local Dao families play a crucial role in protecting the...
Wednesday May 10, 2023

Wednesday May 10, 2023

(VOVWORLD) - Last week we received over 320 letters, emails, and phone calls from listeners in 34 countries and territories. We’re very glad that we have new listeners every day
Wednesday April 5, 2023

Wednesday April 5, 2023

(VOVWORLD) - First on our show today, we’d like to welcome Ding Lu of China, who reported listening to the Voice of Vietnam from 19:00 to 19:27 UTC...
String of beads in the life of the K'Ho

String of beads in the life of the K'Ho

(VOVWORLD) - Strings of beads are important jewelry for the K'Ho ethnic people in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong. The beads are agate in various colors and shaped round or...
Wedding of the San Chi

Wedding of the San Chi

(VOVWORLD) - Spring arrives and life gets warmer. The San Chi in Binh Lieu district, Quang Ninh province often organize weddings in spring, the season of love