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31/01/2024

Nung Phan Slinh ethnic group preserves Co lau folk singing

(VOVWORLD) - Co lau is the folk poetry singing of the Nung Phan Slinh people in Lang Son province. The poetry describes the wedding customs of the Nung people, including the proposal, the practice of compatible ages for marriage, the wedding announcement, and the wedding ceremony.

Nung Phan Slinh ethnic group preserves Co lau folk singing

Nung Phan Slinh ethnic group preserves Co lau folk singing

(VOVWORLD) - Co lau is the folk poetry singing of the Nung Phan Slinh people in Lang Son province. The poetry describes the wedding customs of the Nung people, including the proposal, the practice of compatible ages for marriage, the wedding announcement, and the wedding ceremony.

10/01/2024

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 asking for gifts. Before getting married, the bride lives with the groom’s family for a certain period. After the wedding, the groom goes to live with the bride’s family.

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 asking for gifts. Before getting married, the bride lives with the groom’s family for a certain period. After the wedding, the groom goes to live with the bride’s family.

01/01/2024

The Xo Dang’s “building the water pipeline” ceremony

(VOVWORLD) - Every November and December, ethnic minorities in the Central Highlands, including the Xo Dang in Kon Tum province, organize rituals to thank Gods and pray for luck and peace for the villagers. The ceremony to build a water pipeline and worship the water source is one of the important events.

The Xo Dang’s “building the water pipeline” ceremony

The Xo Dang’s “building the water pipeline” ceremony

(VOVWORLD) - Every November and December, ethnic minorities in the Central Highlands, including the Xo Dang in Kon Tum province, organize rituals to thank Gods and pray for luck and peace for the villagers. The ceremony to build a water pipeline and worship the water source is one of the important events.

25/12/2023

Khap Thai – folk singing of the ethnic Thai

(VOVWORLD) - Khap Thai are folk songs and romantic tunes of the Thai ethnic minority group in Vietnam which have been handed through generations verbally or in written form. Khap is popular and indispensable in the life of the Thai.

Khap Thai – folk singing of the ethnic Thai

Khap Thai – folk singing of the ethnic Thai

(VOVWORLD) - Khap Thai are folk songs and romantic tunes of the Thai ethnic minority group in Vietnam which have been handed through generations verbally or in written form. Khap is popular and indispensable in the life of the Thai.

21/12/2023

Keng loóng, traditional dance of Thai people

(VOVWORLD) - Keng loóng dancing is an indispensable part of the lives and festive events of Thai ethnic people in Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province. When Thai villages conduct community tourism, they often perform keng loong to greet and entertain the tourists.

Keng loóng, traditional dance of Thai people

Keng loóng, traditional dance of Thai people

(VOVWORLD) - Keng loóng dancing is an indispensable part of the lives and festive events of Thai ethnic people in Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province. When Thai villages conduct community tourism, they often perform keng loong to greet and entertain the tourists.

13/12/2023

Brilliant clothes of Pa Then women

(VOVWORLD) - The Pa Then is one of the 14 ethnic groups in Vietnam with a population of fewer than 10,000. They live mainly in Bac Quang and Quang Binh district of Ha Giang province and Lam Binh district of Tuyên Quang province. It’s easy to differentiate the Pa Then from other ethnic groups by the colors of their clothes. Pa Then men wear indigo outfits, while the women stand out in bright red dresses.

Brilliant clothes of Pa Then women

Brilliant clothes of Pa Then women

(VOVWORLD) - The Pa Then is one of the 14 ethnic groups in Vietnam with a population of fewer than 10,000. They live mainly in Bac Quang and Quang Binh district of Ha Giang province and Lam Binh district of Tuyên Quang province. It’s easy to differentiate the Pa Then from other ethnic groups by the colors of their clothes. Pa Then men wear indigo outfits, while the women stand out in bright red dresses.

04/12/2023

9-step stairs – a cultural connection of the Tay and Nung

(VOVWORLD) - Traditional stilt houses and their stairs are part of the unique cultural features of the Tay and Nung ethnic minority people. The stairs, especially, contain features of their rich culture and customs.

9-step stairs – a cultural connection of the Tay and Nung

9-step stairs – a cultural connection of the Tay and Nung

(VOVWORLD) - Traditional stilt houses and their stairs are part of the unique cultural features of the Tay and Nung ethnic minority people. The stairs, especially, contain features of their rich culture and customs.

27/11/2023

Beeswax painting of ethnic groups

(VOVWORLD) - Women of the Mong and Dao Tien ethnic minorities boast the traditional art of using beeswax to create sophisticated patterns on their costumes. They are seeking sustainable ways to develop their unique craft.

Beeswax painting of ethnic groups

Beeswax painting of ethnic groups

(VOVWORLD) - Women of the Mong and Dao Tien ethnic minorities boast the traditional art of using beeswax to create sophisticated patterns on their costumes. They are seeking sustainable ways to develop their unique craft.

23/11/2023

Khmer people prepare for Ok Om Bok Festival

(VOVWORLD) - The Ok Om Bok Festival – Ngo Junk Race will be held in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang from Saturday to next Monday. Some months before the festival, pagodas encouraged Buddhist followers and young mento train for the junk race. This is an important community event to preserve this unique cultural and sport festival and strengthen community bonds.

Khmer people prepare for Ok Om Bok Festival

Khmer people prepare for Ok Om Bok Festival

(VOVWORLD) - The Ok Om Bok Festival – Ngo Junk Race will be held in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang from Saturday to next Monday. Some months before the festival, pagodas encouraged Buddhist followers and young mento train for the junk race. This is an important community event to preserve this unique cultural and sport festival and strengthen community bonds.

03/11/2023

​New rice celebration of the Co Tu

(VOVWORLD) - The new rice celebration is one of the most important rituals of the Co Tu ethnic minority to show their gratitude to heaven and earth for giving them good weather and bumper crops. The ritual is organized every year following the harvest.

​New rice celebration of the Co Tu

​New rice celebration of the Co Tu

(VOVWORLD) - The new rice celebration is one of the most important rituals of the Co Tu ethnic minority to show their gratitude to heaven and earth for giving them good weather and bumper crops. The ritual is organized every year following the harvest.