Lang Son’s captivating beauty all year round

Lang Son’s captivating beauty all year round

(VOVWORLD) - Lang Son province, 180 kilometers from Hanoi, has huge tourism potential: historical relics, scenic spots, temples, and pagodas. The cultural diversity of ethnic minorities adds another attraction to Lang Son...
Bodhi tree symbolizes Vietnam-India friendship

Bodhi tree symbolizes Vietnam-India friendship

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha and the Indian Embassy in Vietnam have marked the 60th anniversary of a Bodhi tree, a gift by the-then Indian President Rajendra Prasad given to...
The craft of casting bronze in Yen Xa commune

The craft of casting bronze in Yen Xa commune

(VOVWORLD) - Viet Nam is the home of the traditional hand-crafted bronze drum, aged 4000 years. It is said that tens of thousands of ancient bronze arrowheads were stuck dating back before Christ in the age of King An...
West Lake's hidden treasures

West Lake's hidden treasures

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi’s Tay Ho district has the capital city’s largest lake called Ho Tay or West Lake. This huge lake has a circumference of 17 kilometers. Just 15 minutes from...
A look at the unique pagodas found nationwide

A look at the unique pagodas found nationwide

(VOVWORLD) - With many spectacular and significant pagodas being dotted throughout the country, here are some good suggestions for worshippers to visit to mark the 2563rd anniversary of Lord Buddha’s...
UN Day of Vesak 2019 celebration closes

UN Day of Vesak 2019 celebration closes

(VOVWORLD) -The UN Day of Vesak 2019 celebration wrapped up at Tam Chuc pagoda in Ha Nam province on Tuesday with the adoption of the Ha Nam Declaration promoting world peace,...
Vietnam treasures moral values of Buddhism

Vietnam treasures moral values of Buddhism

(VOVWORLD) -National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hosted a banquet in Hanoi on Saturday night for leaders of countries, the UN, other international organizations, and Buddhist delegations and representatives of...