Hanoi to host Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day

Hanoi to host Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day

(VOVworld) – The Hanoi Old Quarter Management Board said Wednesday that Hanoi’s Old Quarters will celebrate Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day November 23rd with a 10-day event to honoring...
Wednesday November 2, 2016

Wednesday November 2, 2016

(VOVworld) - S.B Sharma of India listened to VOV on October 29 and one of the headlines was about low atmospheric pressure in Vietnam’s northern provinces bringing heavy rains and...
Workshop updates information on ASEAN, UNESCO

Workshop updates information on ASEAN, UNESCO

(VOVworld)- The Ministry of Information and Communications hosted a workshop in Hanoi on October 28 to update the Hanoi-based press outlets and information and communications officials in the north...
Cuong Xa- a hundred year-old pagoda in Hai Duong

Cuong Xa- a hundred year-old pagoda in Hai Duong

(VOVworld)- In Hai Duong province, Cương Xá pagoda is a major religious center with unique architecture. The pagoda has become a popular destination for religious followers and tourists. Vinh Phong...
Wednesday July 14, 2015

Wednesday July 14, 2015

(VOVworld) - The contest “What do you know about Vietnam?” has closed. On the June 30 deadline, we received from John Rutledge of China; Muhammad Ibrar, Abiha Fatima, and Hamad Kiani of Pakistan; Saroj Bharti, Soumya Bhattacharjee,...
Tour of famous pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City

Tour of famous pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City

(VOVworld)- Ho Chi Minh City is famous for its impressive architecture which includes some beautiful pagodas that exemplify the Oriental architectural style. Over the centuries, these pagodas have been popular...
Chầu văn - Vietnamese ritual singing

Chầu văn - Vietnamese ritual singing

(VOVworld) - Chầu văn is a Vietnamese form of ritual singing. Chầu means supplication, văn means literature. Chầu văn is a highly rhythmic form of singing that often accompanies “hau dong” (mediumship)...