(VOVWORLD) - The Cao Lan are one of two branches of the San Chay living in a number of northern mountain and midland provinces. The Cao Lan in Quang Ninh province wear their traditional clothes to celebrate important life events, spring ceremonies, and festivals.

(VOVWORLD) - The Thai in the northern mountainous province of Son La organize a full-month celebration for a new-born baby with a simple ritual and minimal cost, but great cultural significance.

(VOVWORLD) - Thai people in Vietnam’s northwestern region have upheld many cultural traditions and customs. Tying string bracelets is a humanitarian belief that Thai people in Son La province have practiced for generations.

(VOVWORLD) - Lo Sanh Phin is now the only Dao man in Ha Giang province still weaving screens to make paper, a traditional craft of the Dao.

(VOVWORLD) - Thai people in Vietnam’s northwest region have a saying “go out to eat fish and come back to drink wine.” They have many fish recipes, and sour fish is a tasty dish that visitors should never miss.

(VOVWORLD) - In August, 2020, Son La city launched a program to preserve and promote the culture of ethnic groups in Vietnam’s northwestern region. The project has drawn the participation of local people.

(VOVWORLD) - One of the many unique dishes of the Muong people of Phu Tho province is medicinal glutinous rice Chung cake. Black in color, the cake is an indispensable offering at ancestor and heaven worship ceremonies.

(VOVWORLD) - The Thai ethnic minority in Vietnam’s northwestern region have a rich cuisine. This buffalo meat is a must-try dish for visitors.

(VOVWORLD) - The Khmer’s rich culture, including its unique worship ceremonies, has been developed through multiple generations. Each ceremony has rites conducted by a master of ceremonies, who is called “À Cha”. Today VOV looks at the role of À Cha among Khmer of Tra Vinh province.

(VOVWORLD) - During struggles for national liberation, many Khmer Theravada pagodas in Soc Trang province sheltered revolutionaries. In this peaceful time, the province has invested in refurbishing and promoting the values of Khmer Theravada pagodas.