Christmas tour of Hanoi’s churches

Christmas tour of Hanoi’s churches

(VOVWORLD) - Churches in Hanoi have been splendidly decorated as Christmas approaches. Reporter Bui Hang takes us on a tour of some of these churches in the festive atmosphere
Bai choi enters UNESCO’s heritage list

Bai choi enters UNESCO’s heritage list

(VOVWORLD) - Bài chòi, a folk music genre practiced in central Vietnam, has been officially recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. This recognition is of great importance...
Deputy PM works with Ho Chi Minh Museum

Deputy PM works with Ho Chi Minh Museum

(VOVWORLD) - Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam held a working session on Friday with leaders of Ho Chi Minh Museum on preparations to mark 50 years since the death of...
Buddhism accompanies national development

Buddhism accompanies national development

(VOVWORLD) -The 8th National Congress of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS), themed “wisdom, discipline, integration, and development” took place in Hanoi on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Congress reviewed Vietnamese...
Impressive beauty of Binh Dinh

Impressive beauty of Binh Dinh

(VOVWORLD) - Binh Dinh attracts tourists for its spectacular scenery; the harmony between skies and land, mountains and ocean; and seductive traditional culture
Festival promotes Dao ethnic culture

Festival promotes Dao ethnic culture

(VOVWORLD) - The first national festival of Dao culture was held in Tuyen Quang city last week. Its aim was to preserve and promote Dao traditions and customs
Vu Lan festival celebration in Czech Republic

Vu Lan festival celebration in Czech Republic

(VOVWORLD) -The 10th anniversary of the Vietnam Buddhist Followers’ Association in the Czech Republic, the Vu Lan Mother’s Day, and the Vietnamese Buddhist Culture Day were celebrated in Prague...
Vietnam continues priorities of APEC Year 2017

Vietnam continues priorities of APEC Year 2017

(VOVWORLD) - Climate resilient sustainable agriculture is one of 4 priorities that Vietnam has included in the agenda of the APEC Year 2017 with important meetings and events, including the 3rd Senior Officials...
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...
The Pa Ko ethnic group

The Pa Ko ethnic group

(VOVWORLD) -The Pa Ko is an ethnic group scattered across the provinces of Quang Tri and Thua Thien-Hue in the Truong Son mountain range. The Pa Ko live in harmony with nature...
Colorful flowers in Hanoi summer

Colorful flowers in Hanoi summer

(VOVWORLD) - The summer has arrived. Hanoi streets are becoming more and more colorful with the red of Flamboyant flowers, the yellow of Golden Shower flowers, and the purple of Crape...
Vietnam attends UN Vesak Day celebrations

Vietnam attends UN Vesak Day celebrations

(VOVWORLD) - The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday hosted Vesak Day, attended by ambassadors, representatives from UN member countries, and more than 500 Buddhists
Vietnam contributes to success of ASEAN summit

Vietnam contributes to success of ASEAN summit

(VOVworld) – The 30th ASEAN Summit, an important event to mark ASEAN’s 50th anniversary, convenes in the Philippines today. Attending the event, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc...