Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park

Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park

(VOVworld)- Phong Nha Ke Bang national park in Quang Binh province was recognized as a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2003 for its significant geological and geomorphic features....
Wednesday October 16,2013

Wednesday October 16,2013

First of all, we would like to welcome Sven Partzsh of Singapore to our program. Sven sent us a beautiful postcard of Singapore and wrote: “I really enjoyed listening to your program. I...
Traditional culture of the Viet people

Traditional culture of the Viet people

(VOVworld)- In Vietnam, the Viet people have their unique culture, including communal festivals and religious belief. On today’s edition of Colorful Vietnam-Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, VOV reporter...
A tour of Linh Ung pagoda

A tour of Linh Ung pagoda

(VOVworld)-Da Nang is a beautiful city on the Han river. The city’s charming beauty is blessed by nature and is home to numerous beautiful landscapes and historical relics....
A one-day tour on the Red River

A one-day tour on the Red River

(VOVworld)- One-day tour along the Red River has become popular with people eager to escape for noisy city and get back to nature. The tour takes you to villages beside...
Mother Goddess Worship and trance rituals in Vietnam

Mother Goddess Worship and trance rituals in Vietnam

(VOVworld) - Mother Goddess Worship and trance rituals (or “hầu đồng”) are traditional religious practices in Vietnam, with the latter considered an art performance combined with music, singing, and dancing. Mother Goddess Worship and trance...
Lên Đồng or “Going into a trance” Ritual

Lên Đồng or “Going into a trance” Ritual

(VOVworld) – Worshipping the Mother Goddess – Mother of the Universe - has been a time-honoured spiritual practice in Vietnam since prehistoric times. The ancient Vietnam people initiated the practice of communicating with the...
Gongs in the lives of Central Highlanders

Gongs in the lives of Central Highlanders

Gong music is sacred to the Ede, for whom the sound of gongs evokes their origin myth, the Dam San epic. This story tells about the Ede leader, Dam San, longed to marry...
Cham culture never loses into oblivion

Cham culture never loses into oblivion

The central coastal area has been known as home to the Cham ethnic people, who have created a strong Cham culture over the years. Times flies, its cultural values remain unique...