The Dao kowtowing ritual

The Dao kowtowing ritual

(VOVWORLD) - A Dao wedding in Sin Ho district, the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau, involves several rituals, the most important of which is kowtowing to ancestors, parents, and guests
Wednesday March 30, 2022

Wednesday March 30, 2022

(VOVWORLD) - Last week we received a lot of feedback and comments about our programs, as well as questions about many things in Vietnam
Wednesday April 28, 2021

Wednesday April 28, 2021

(VOVWORLD) - Since early this week we’ve enjoyed quite pleasant weather in Hanoi with showers at times, making it’s cool on hot summer days. But because of the COVID-19 pandemic...
 Kim Son's century old sedge weaving craft

Kim Son's century old sedge weaving craft

(VOVWORLD) - Kim Son village in Ninh Binh province is famous for its tradition of sedge growing and weaving. The villagers grow fields of sedge on mudflats between dykes and the...
Wednesday October 23, 2019

Wednesday October 23, 2019

(VOVWORLD) - Andreas Muecklich of Germany told us: “The fall has arrived in Berlin. Most of the leaves on the trees are yellow and red now. It is humid and dark outside and...
Classical theatre embraced by young Vietnamese

Classical theatre embraced by young Vietnamese

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s traditional stage performances have become a magnet for many young Vietnamese who wish to learn more about their cultural roots, thanks to tireless efforts by independent artists...
Jarai people’s Pran mat craft

Jarai people’s Pran mat craft

(VOVWORLD) - The Jarai people in Gia Lai province have maintained many traditional handicrafts, such as weaving brocade fabric and making musical instruments, bamboo papooses, and pineapple-leaf mats. In recent...
House of the K’ho

House of the K’ho

(VOVworld) – Like many other ethnic groups in the Central Highlands, the K’ho live in stilt houses which are built harmoniously with nature
Hoi sedge mats- a specialty of Thai Binh

Hoi sedge mats- a specialty of Thai Binh

(VOVworld)- Hoi village in Tan Le commune, Hung Ha district, Thai Binh province has been weaving mats for a long time. There are many steps involved in making a good mat, from selecting...