Activities to mark Vietnam Family Day 2015

Activities to mark Vietnam Family Day 2015

(VOVworld) – Various activities took place to mark Vietnam Family Day 2015. On Saturday, the Viet Nam Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism held cultural and art programs under the theme “The...
Cultural activities to welcome IPU 132

Cultural activities to welcome IPU 132

(VOVworld) – The Yang Koi festival to worship the Rice Genie and a ceremony to erect a bamboo pole, known as a Neu tree were held on Saturday at the Vietnam...
Vietnam accelerates universal health insurance

Vietnam accelerates universal health insurance

(VOVworld)- According to the World Bank, Vietnam has made great strides in expanding health insurance coverage. The increase of participation and budget allocation for health insurance has reduced poverty, sustained...
The Red Dao ethnic group in Ta Phin

The Red Dao ethnic group in Ta Phin

(VOVworld) – Located ten kilometers from Sa Pa town, Ta Phin village is a popular destination for tourists. The village is famous for traditional medical remedies of wild leaves made by...
Preserving ethnic culture

Preserving ethnic culture

VOVworld)- In the context of international integration, cultural exchanges and tourism development, preserving and promoting traditional festivals of ethnic minority groups is of great importance. Much effort has been made...
Outstanding ethnic minority students honoured

Outstanding ethnic minority students honoured

(VOVworld)- The Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs and the Vietnam News Agency jointly organized a ceremony in Hanoi on Saturday to honour 111 outstanding students of various ethnic minority groups
Mong ethnic group in Vietnam

Mong ethnic group in Vietnam

(VOVworld) – The Mong are one of the most populous ethnic groups in Vietnam. They live mostly in the mountains, 1,000 meters above sea level, in the northern region, in Thanh Hoa...