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...
Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

The traditional Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important ceremonies in Vietnamese culture with influence from Confucian and Buddhist ideologies. In Vietnam, as in many other countries, an engagement ceremony occurs from a week to...
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...
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...
“Maturity” ritual for boys of the Dao Khau

“Maturity” ritual for boys of the Dao Khau

(VOVworld) – “Cấp sắc” or “Quá tăng” meaning “maturity ritual”, is a typical cultural feature of the Dao people. They believe a man that has not passed a “cap sac” ritual can...
The Dao ethnic group in Vietnam

The Dao ethnic group in Vietnam

(VOVworld) – The Dao ethnic group, which has many names such as Đông, Trại, Dìu Miền, and Kim Miền, has a total population of nearly 1 million people. They live mainly in the northern mountain provinces of...
Gastronomy from the Royal Palace of Hue

Gastronomy from the Royal Palace of Hue

(VOV) - Leading Vietnamese chefs displayed their refined cooking techniques and use of unique ingredients featuring royal delicacies, bringing alive the traditions and flavors of the Nguyen Dynasty at Hue Royal...
New Year Press Review

New Year Press Review

(VOVworld) - Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong sent a New Year’s message to the Vietnamese people expressing his hope that the Party, people and the army would unite to enhance national...
Hanoians ahead of the New Year’s Eve

Hanoians ahead of the New Year’s Eve

(VOVworld) – The new year is coming and together with people nationwide, Hanoians are preparing to welcome the arrival of spring. Let’s enjoy the cheery atmosphere in the capital through...
Kitchen God worshiping

Kitchen God worshiping

(VOVworld)- The ritual of worshiping the Kitchen God on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month is an indispensable tradition in Vietnam. This year, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology recreated...
New Rice Festival of the Thai

New Rice Festival of the Thai

(VOVworld) – Golden rice fields stretch out along the entrance path to Muong Phang commune, Dien Bien province. At this time of the year, the Thai ethnic group in Muong Phang...
Celebrations of 7th full-moon festival

Celebrations of 7th full-moon festival

VOVworld) - Activities to celebrate the Vu Lan or the 7th full moon festival, one of the biggest festivals in Vietnam according to Buddhism, are underway across the country