New rice ceremony of the M’nong Gar

New rice ceremony of the M’nong Gar

(VOVWORLD) - Performing a new rice ceremony is a very old custom among the ethnic groups who live in Vietnam’s Truong Son mountain range in the Central Highlands. The ceremony acknowledges the primary...
M’Nong people’s village gate worship ritual

M’Nong people’s village gate worship ritual

(VOVWORLD) - The M’Nong have lived in Dac Nong province for a very long time. They have created worship ceremonies to express their hopes and aspirations. Their worship of the village gate...
Funeral of Vietnam ethnic people

Funeral of Vietnam ethnic people

(VOVWORLD) - Funerals customs vary between ethnic groups in Vietnam. For many ethnic minority groups, funeral activities include games, dancing, and dressing in special ritual costumes, which might be considered odd...
The Nung’s longevity ceremony for parents

The Nung’s longevity ceremony for parents

(VOVWORLD) - The Nung people in Dong Hy district, Thai Nguyen province, have a tradition of organizing birthday parties for elders in the family to show children’s respect and filial...
Wednesday July 18,2018

Wednesday July 18,2018

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World Cup Fever! Who do Hanoians want to win?

World Cup Fever! Who do Hanoians want to win?

(VOVWORLD) -With the World Cup final only one day away, we decided to investigate how residents of Hanoi were feeling about the game. France, who beat Belgium 1-0 on Tuesday night will...
Pang A festival of the La Ha

Pang A festival of the La Ha

(VOVWORLD) -La Ha is an ethnic minority group living along the Da river in the northern mountainous provinces of Son La and Lai Chau. Despite social changes, the La Ha...
Motherhood goddess worshipping ritual of Red Dao

Motherhood goddess worshipping ritual of Red Dao

(VOVWORLD) - Worshipping goddesses of Motherhood, the protectors of babies, is an important ritual of the Red Dao in Lao Cai province. Their ceremony pays gratitude to the goddesses and asks...
Production in the New Year

Production in the New Year

(VOVWORLD) - On the first day of the New Year 2018, production activities have been accelerated nationwide. A large number of foreign tourists have arrived in Vietnam and imported goods have...
Christmas activities underway

Christmas activities underway

(VOVWORLD) - Vice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Ngo Sach Thuc on Saturday visited to Bishop Vu Dinh Hieu and Catholic dignitaries and followers at Bui Chu Diocese in Nam...
M’nong elephant worship

M’nong elephant worship

(VOVWORLD) -Among the ethnic groups of the Central Highlands, the M’nong are famous for capturing and taming elephants. The elephant, a big asset, plays an important role in their...
14/12/2017

14/12/2017

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Water resource worship of the Ede

Water resource worship of the Ede

(VOVWORLD) -Water resource worship is a unique ritual of the Ede in the Central Highlands. It’s held annually to pay tribute to the water genie, who has brought them happiness...