Co Lao ethnic group

Co Lao ethnic group

(VOVWORLD) - The Co Lao, one of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minority groups, has about 3,000 people. The group settled in Vietnam about 200 years ago and now lives mainly...
Water well – treasure of a village

Water well – treasure of a village

(VOVWORLD) - Village wells, together with banyan trees, communal houses, and river wharves, are symbols of Vietnam’s northern villages. A village well not only provides water for the villagers’ daily use but...
Spring festivals in Vietnam

Spring festivals in Vietnam

(VOVWORLD) - VOV talks to Doctor Tran Huu Son, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Folklore Literature and Arts Association, about spring festivals in Vietnam
Craft village tourism to be developed

Craft village tourism to be developed

(VOVWORLD) - Traditional craft villages in Vietnam are increasingly attracting tourists thanks to the long-standing culture and signature products. Craft village tourism will bring economic benefits, create jobs, and preserve...
Central Highlands preserve gong cultural space

Central Highlands preserve gong cultural space

(VOVWORLD) - Central Highlands Gongs Festival 2018 which will take place this weekend in Gia Lai province aims to preserve gong cultural space as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage...
Folklore arts honored in Quang Ngai festival

Folklore arts honored in Quang Ngai festival

(VOVWORLD) - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has opened the Professional Theatrical Arts, Bài Chòi (Folk Singing with Cards Game) and Opera 2018 in the central city of Quang...
Tay ethnic culture preserved in Xuan Giang commune

Tay ethnic culture preserved in Xuan Giang commune

(VOVWORLD) - More than 90% of the population of Xuan Giang commune in Ha Giang province is Tay ethnic minority people. Local authorities have established Folk Artisans’ Associations to preserve and develop...
Then singing promoted to wider public

Then singing promoted to wider public

(VOVWORLD) - “Then” singing is an indispensable practice in the cultural and religious life of Tay, Nung, and Thai ethnic minority communities in Vietnam’s northern mountainous provinces. Much effort has...
Cau Nhi temple worships little dog

Cau Nhi temple worships little dog

(VOVWORLD) - Cau Nhi temple, on an island at the north end of Truc Bach lake in Hanoi, is associated with the legend of King Ly Cong Uan who moved Vietnam’s capital to Thang...