(VOVworld) - There are almost 150 ancient communal houses in the central province of Thua Thien Hue. These places are not only of great architectural and historical value, but also house many ancient...
(VOVworld) – “Family, Friends, and Country” is the title of a memoir by former Vice President Nguyen Thi Binh, recently released nationwide. The 400-page book consists of 14 chapters about her childhood...
(VOVworld) - Mother Goddess Worship and trance rituals (or “hầu đồng”) are traditional religious practices in Vietnam, with the latter considered an art performance combined with music, singing, and dancing. Mother Goddess Worship and trance...
(VOVworld) – An exhibition entitled “Vietnam’s Maritime Cultural Heritage” took place at the National Museum of Vietnamese History in Hanoi at the end of May. On display were 300 exhibits...
(VOVworld) - Among the many traditional festivals of Khmer ethnic people in Soc Trang province, the Ooc Om Boc Festival and Ngo boat races are the most significant, annually held at the year end...
(VOVworld) - The collection of woodblocks found in Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, Bac Giang Province has been officially recognized as a World Documentary Heritage by UNESCO at its recent conference in Bangkok....
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(VOVworld) - Visitors to Hoi An not only have the chance to explore the ancient town but can also listen to folk music typical of the central province of Quang Nam. On a trip to Hoi An...
(VOVworld) - Saint Giong, one of Vietnam’s four immortals, was proclaimed as Phu Dong Thien Vuong or The Heaven Sent King of Phu Dong Village by one of the Hung Kings, who...
(VOVworld) - Hanoi residents were treated to colorful performances and exhibitions last week featuring the cultures of northwestern Vietnam. Entitled "The Colors of the Northwestern Region", the show included a wide range of activities such as cultural and...
(VOVworld)-The city of Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam, has a history of more than two thousand years. It is a city steeped in tradition, culture, and art, which...
(VOVworld)-The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced the list of nominations for the 4th Ho Chi Minh awards and the State awards for Literature and the Arts. Writer Ma Van Khang...
(VOVworld)-Stories about the daily lives and unique culture of the Dao ethnic group of Nậm Búng commune in the northern province of Yen Bai are being recorded through thousands of images as part...
(VOVworld)-The long dress or ao dai is a tight-fitting silk tunic worn over pantaloons. Although there has never been an official document designating the “ao dai” as the national dress...
(VOVworld) Kho Mu ethic people hold rituals to pray for rain before the crop season begins with seeds being sown on field. They pray for ancestors and genies’ support...
(VOVworld) Vietnam aims to harmoniously resolve the relations between economic development and cultural preservation. Vietnamese cultural authorities and activists have tried to preserve and developed the value of thousands of...
(VOVworld) The Hung Kings Temple Festival has been held annually to commemorate the 18 Hung Kings who founded the country. The anniversary of the death of the Hung Kings, which falls on...
(VOVworld) The Marian Days is a main festival of the Muong ethnic people in Ba Vi district of Ha Noi. The festival represents the diversity of various ethnic groups in Vietnam...
(VOVworld) The central province of Quang Nam has been successful in bringing traditional folklore arts closer to the public. Visitors to the ancient town of Hoi An will be amazed with traditional...
(VOVworld) Local food can tell tourists about culture and customs of the place they visit. We now explore traditional food of black Thai ethnic people in the northern province of...
(VOVworld) Each ethnic group in Vietnam has a unique cultural identity that is expressed in its traditional. Pentatonic music is typical of the Khmer people in Vietnam. The jubilant sound...