Dich Vi village worships stone dog

Dich Vi village worships stone dog

(VOVWORLD) - For centuries the dog has been believed to bring good luck, blessings, and happiness to humans. At Dich Vi, a village not far from downtown Hanoi, a stone dog...
Dong Lac communal house boasts rich culture

Dong Lac communal house boasts rich culture

(VOVWORLD) - This year, Dong Lac communal house in Hanoi’s Old Quarter has hosted several exchanges between artists and the public. The house has become a venue to explore...
Wednesday September 13, 2017

Wednesday September 13, 2017

(VOVWORLD) - Hello and welcome to VOV’s Letter Box, a weekly feature dedicated to our listeners around the world
Visiting Khmer pagodas in Soc Trang province

Visiting Khmer pagodas in Soc Trang province

(VOVWORLD) - Khmer pagodas host both religious ceremonies and non-religious cultural activities. Today we’ll visit some pagodas in Soc Trang province, which is home to a large population of...
Chang Son Carpentry Village

Chang Son Carpentry Village

(VOVWORLD) - Chang Son village in Thach That district, about 30 kilometers from the center of Hanoi, is one of age-old carpentry villages in Vietnam. The village craft keeps developing...
Hang pagoda on Ly Son island

Hang pagoda on Ly Son island

(VOVWORLD) - Ly Son is one of the most beautiful islands in Quang Ngai province. Blessed by nature, the island has several scenic spots. In this week’s Discovery Vietnam, we...
Binh Da Village, heritage area

Binh Da Village, heritage area

(VOVWORLD) - Binh Da is an ancient village in Thanh Oai suburban district 20 km from Hanoi’s center. Also known as Bui Village, Binh Da was established under King Minh Menh...
Pagoda and village culture

Pagoda and village culture

(VOVworld) – The Red River Delta is the cradle of the ancient Vietnamese wet rice civilization and culture. It is also the place where Buddhism was first introduced to Vietnam. Pagodas...
Spring village festivals

Spring village festivals

(VOVworld)-Village festivals offer a way to preserve the national identity and educate younger generations about their origins. Village festivals are usually held in the spring
Buying luck at Vieng market

Buying luck at Vieng market

(VOVworld)- Vietnamese people in the Red River Delta believe in going to the market to pray for luck. From midnight of the 7th day to the morning of 8th day of...
Then singing of the Nung

Then singing of the Nung

(VOVworld) – Then singing, also called Lau Then, is a traditional kind of ritual singing of the Nung. Then singing reflects the Nung’s religious life as well as their cultural...
Con Son pagoda reflects Vietnamese soul

Con Son pagoda reflects Vietnamese soul

(VOVworld)- The Con Son relic site in Chi Linh district, Hai Duong province is closely associated with many well-known Vietnamese figures such as Tran Nguyen Dan, Huyen Quang and Nguyen Trai, a...