Mong ethnic minority’s baby naming ritual

Mong ethnic minority’s baby naming ritual

(VOVWORLD) - Mong ethnic minority people live mainly in the northern mountain provinces including Ha Giang, Dien Bien, and Cao Bang, and in several Central Highlands provinces. Like other ethnic groups, Mong...
Renowned song-writer passes away, aged 72

Renowned song-writer passes away, aged 72

(VOVWORLD) -Song-writer Nguyễn Phú Quang, who was famous for songs about Hà Nội, passed away on December 8 at the age of 72 after undergoing two years of treatment...
Co Tu people’s Thanksgiving for parents

Co Tu people’s Thanksgiving for parents

(VOVWORLD) - At the end of the year, when farm work finishes, the Co Tu ethic minority people visit relatives to tighten family bonds. The son-in-law usually brings special...
Wednesday December 1, 2021

Wednesday December 1, 2021

(VOVWORLD) - First on our show today, we’d like to welcome VOV Mr. John Jurasek of the US. In his very first correspondence to VOV, he sent us a reception report for...
Hin villagers preserve Thai ethnic culture

Hin villagers preserve Thai ethnic culture

(VOVWORLD) - Hin hamlet in the northwestern mountainous province of Son La is known for having many Thai ethnic minority artists who can sing folk songs and play the flute, the panpipe...
Wednesday November 17, 2021

Wednesday November 17, 2021

(VOVWORLD) - We’d like to acknowledge listeners’ feedback and affection toward our weekly feature Letter Box, a segment that has been a bridge linking VOV with foreign listeners for over...
Vietnam makes tourism COVID-safe

Vietnam makes tourism COVID-safe

(VOVWORLD) - The new normal has come to localities across Vietnam, even though daily infection rates remain high. Socio-economic activities have resumed and the tourism sector is gearing up for...
Live music from kids to kids

Live music from kids to kids

(VOVWORLD) - Physical distancing is a responsible way to protect ourselves and others during the COVID pandemic, but it can be hard on young children who should be exploring the world around them and connecting with their...