Woodstove is sacred in a Kho Mu house

Woodstove is sacred in a Kho Mu house

(VOVWORLD) - For the Kho Mu ethnic minority group, a woodstove is not only used for cooking but is also considered a sacred god. The Kho Mu worship the Fire God,...
A Rieu Car, a unique festival of the Pa Co

A Rieu Car, a unique festival of the Pa Co

(VOVWORLD) - The A Rieu Car is a sacred festival and the biggest of the Pa Co ethnic group in A Lưới district, Thue Thien-Hue province. The festival tightens unity among villages...
Tay people earn a living from chestnuts

Tay people earn a living from chestnuts

(VOVworld) – Chestnuts grown in Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province, have long been considered the best in Vietnam. But recently people in several northern provinces and Hanoi have a new appreciation for...
Tay’s culture and belief

Tay’s culture and belief

(VOVworld) – With around 1.7 million people, the Tay are the biggest ethnic minority group in Vietnam. They live mainly in Vietnam’s northern and northwestern provinces - Cao Bang, Bac Can, Lang Son,...
Typical musical instruments of the Bana

Typical musical instruments of the Bana

(VOVworld) – Living close to nature, the Bana have made many musical instruments from available materials like stone, wood, bamboo, rattan, leaves, and dried gourds. The hand-made musical instruments have...
Grave statues of the Bana

Grave statues of the Bana

(VOVworld) – Grave statues are typical cultural feature of ethnic groups in the Central Highlands. Grave statues of the Bana are not just folk artifacts but contain a philosophy of life
Buffalo sacrifice festival of the Bana

Buffalo sacrifice festival of the Bana

(VOVworld) – The Bana organize a buffalo sacrifice festival to worship the genies, celebrate a bumper crop or other important events during the year, or welcome a new spring
Thanksgiving ceremony of the Bana

Thanksgiving ceremony of the Bana

(VOVworld) – Adult Bana people periodically organize a thanksgiving ceremony to thank their parents for giving birth to them and bringing them up. VOV’s reporter To Tuan talks about this...
Peace worshipping ceremony of the Bana

Peace worshipping ceremony of the Bana

(VOVworld) – A peace worshipping ceremony is one of the oldest rituals of the Bana people, who pray for good health, prosperity, no war, no disease, and no disasters in the...
Brocade weaving of the Bana

Brocade weaving of the Bana

(VOVworld) – The Bana have an aged-old tradition of brocade weaving. Their handmade products have elegant patterns and colors which reflect their rich culture and spiritual life
Wedding rituals of the Bana

Wedding rituals of the Bana

(VOVworld) –Wedding rituals and marriage are important in the life of the Bana. Although their wedding rituals have varied at different times and in different regions, some traditional features have...
Rong house of the Ba Na

Rong house of the Ba Na

(VOVworld) – The Rong house of the Ba Na is a cultural venue for all villagers. Its typical architecture shows a harmony with nature and effectively protects the villagers from harsh...
The Ba Na in the Central Highlands

The Ba Na in the Central Highlands

(VOVworld) – The Ba Na is a big group in Vietnam’s Central Highlands. VOV’s program “Colourful Vietnam, Vietnam’s 54th ethnic groups” will serialize the life of the Ba Na...
Muong epic of land and water creation

Muong epic of land and water creation

(VOVworld) – The Muong have an epic about the history of their group since the creation of land and water. The epic is a lively and creative encyclopedia of Muong traditions
Religious rituals of the Muong

Religious rituals of the Muong

(VOVworld) – The Muong in Hoa Binh worship their ancestors and practice polytheism. Shamans are respected people who perform religious rituals for families and the community. The Muong consider shamans messengers...
Doi calendar of the Muong

Doi calendar of the Muong

(VOVworld) – The Doi calendar, which once was used by all Muong branches, is now used only by shamans of the Muong Bi in Tan Lac district, Hoa Binh province
Muong cuisine

Muong cuisine

(VOVworld) – Muong cuisine has a unique flavor because it is made from ingredients found in the forest and springs. Muong women have always depended on the natural, fresh taste of...
Stilt house of the Muong Bi in Hoa Binh

Stilt house of the Muong Bi in Hoa Binh

(VOVworld) – The Muong have maintained their traditional construction techniques in building stilt houses - choosing an orientation, building, and decorating the house
Unique weaving of the Muong

Unique weaving of the Muong

(VOVworld) – Weaving is an age-old custom of the Muong. They perform every step manually - growing cotton, raising silkworms, weaving, dyeing, and making clothing items. The Muong produce brocade products...
Gongs in the life of the Muong

Gongs in the life of the Muong

(VOVworld) - The gong as a musical instrument is an important cultural item in the life of the Muong. It appears in all community activities and throughout a person’s lifetime....
Interesting wedding ritual of the Muong

Interesting wedding ritual of the Muong

(VOVworld) – The Muong culture is expressed in the group’s lifestyle, customs, and beliefs. The wedding ritual of the Muong in Hoa Binh shapes the formation and development of the...
The Muong group and their typical culture

The Muong group and their typical culture

(VOVworld) – The Muong have a population of around 1 million who live mainly in northern provinces like Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa. The Muong culture is related to Hoa Binh...