Som Rong pagoda in Soc Trang province

Som Rong pagoda in Soc Trang province

(VOVWORLD) - The Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang has 92 Khmer pagodas. Som Rong is a spacious pagoda with unique Khmer architecture. In April the Soc Trang provincial People’s...
Wednesday July 12, 2023

Wednesday July 12, 2023

(VOVWORLD) - Last week VOV World Service received a multitude of letters, emails, and phone calls from listeners around the world. Besides comments on the programs, they shared about their lives...
Special features of Soc Trang’s Khmer culture

Special features of Soc Trang’s Khmer culture

(VOVWORLD) - Khmer is one of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. The Khmer live in the southern region, mainly in Soc Trang province. They have developed a rich cultural tradition including clothing, art, architecture,...
Wednesday June 14, 2023

Wednesday June 14, 2023

(VOVWORLD) - Matt Francis, a regular listener to VOV’s English programs told us: “The Voice of Vietnam is regularly and reliably heard in our evenings. My listening location is a residential neighborhood, about 40 km...
Khmer monk dedicated to social work

Khmer monk dedicated to social work

(VOVWORLD) - Most Venerable Thach Dara of the Khmer ethnic minority group has run Thlot pagoda in the southern province of Tra Vinh for many years. He has launched many movements...
Vietnam’s freedom of belief and religion is evidenced

Vietnam’s freedom of belief and religion is evidenced

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, Buddhist monks, nuns, and followers across Vietnam are organizing activities to celebrate Buddha's birthday. The celebration reflects the development and integration of Buddhism,...
SEA Games 32: Vietnam hits 50-gold mark

SEA Games 32: Vietnam hits 50-gold mark

(VOVWORLD) -Wednesday, the 5th official competition day of the Southeast Asian Games, witnessed Vietnam winning an incredible 50th gold medal and leading the medal table with 3 golds ahead of...