Ca Tru – ceremonial singing

Ca Tru – ceremonial singing

(VOVworld)- Vietnam’s Ca Tru ceremonial singing was recognized by UNESCO in 2009 as an intangible cultural heritage in urgent need of protection. Over the past five years, Vietnam has...
Hanoi’s family lifestyle

Hanoi’s family lifestyle

(VOVworld)- The family is the cell of society and the foundation for sustainable growth. Vietnamese people have always maintained and promoted their family traditions and lifestyle. In today’s society,...
Tug of war- a multinational cultural heritage

Tug of war- a multinational cultural heritage

(VOVworld)- Vietnam has completed a dossier on “Rituals and Tug of War folk games” to seek UNESCO recognition as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by 2015. Vietnam has joined the Republic...
Territorial sovereignty in Nguyen dynasty’s legislation

Territorial sovereignty in Nguyen dynasty’s legislation

(VOVworld)- Vietnam’s territorial sovereignty over its seas and islands was documented in royal documents and historical books from the Nguyen dynasty. Being aware of the importance of the seas and islands in terms of strategic military location...
Giong festival- symbol of aspiration for freedom

Giong festival- symbol of aspiration for freedom

(VOVworld)- Saint Giong is one of the four immortals worshiped by Vietnamese people. Saint Giong is worshipped in several places in Vietnam and many localities organize Giong festivals, but the...
"My village" show imbued with Viet culture

"My village" show imbued with Viet culture

(VOVworld)- Using bamboo as the main performance material in the circus drama “My village”, young artists draw a romantic picture of rural Vietnam. The show combines several genres of stage art including somersaults, swinging...
Vitality of Don ca tai tu in the community

Vitality of Don ca tai tu in the community

(VOVworld)- The first national festival of Don ca tai tu or southern improvisational traditional music is being held in Bac Lieu province. The festival reflects the vitality of this music genre...
Community arts in Hue Festival 2014

Community arts in Hue Festival 2014

(VOVworld)- Several community cultural and art performances took place during the just-ended Hue Festival 2014. Festival goers are not only audiences but also the host of cultural activities
Charming Hue singing

Charming Hue singing

(VOVworld)-With passionate and romantic melodies, Hue singing is one of three musical genres that inspired patriotism among VOV listeners during Vietnam’s resistance war against American aggressors. Tran Ngoc Bich, Mong...
Hue festival- a renowned trademark

Hue festival- a renowned trademark

(VOVworld)- These days, the central city of Hue is becoming more exciting with festive activities and performances of the Hue Festival 2014. This is the 8th year that Thua Thien-Hue province...
Intriguing white banhinia flower festival

Intriguing white banhinia flower festival

(VOVworld)- In March, Dien Bien province is full of white banhinia or locally known as Ban flowers, which are considered the symbol of culture and the soul of Dien Bien people. Dien Bien...
Exploring culture of Ninh Giang, Hai Duong

Exploring culture of Ninh Giang, Hai Duong

(VOVworld)- Located 30 km southeast of Hai Duong city beside the peaceful Luoc river, Ninh Giang is famous for its rich cultural and historical tradition. The region is also well...
Royal dance in Thai Binh

Royal dance in Thai Binh

(VOVworld) - Royal dance or Bát Dật dance is usually performed in spring in An Khe commune, Thai Binh province. The ancient dance was revived by local farmers nearly 10 years...