The Dao kowtowing ritual

The Dao kowtowing ritual

(VOVWORLD) - A Dao wedding in Sin Ho district, the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau, involves several rituals, the most important of which is kowtowing to ancestors, parents, and guests
Vietnam responds to World Water Day

Vietnam responds to World Water Day

(VOVWORLD) - The United Nation has selected the theme “Groundwater: making the invisible visible” for World Water Day 2022. The event calls on the global community to protect and sustainably use groundwater...
Forest worship of the Dao

Forest worship of the Dao

(VOVWORLD) - On the first full moon day of the new lunar year, the Red Dao ethnic minority people in Bao Thang district, Lao Cai province organize a forest worship ceremony at...
A glimpse of Vietnam’s oldest citadel

A glimpse of Vietnam’s oldest citadel

(VOVWORLD) - Renowned as a cultural relic and evidence of ancient Vietnamese’ creativeness and craftsmanship, Co Loa Ancient Citadel remains an ideal destination for visitors
Tay, Nung custom of hanging red paper at Tet

Tay, Nung custom of hanging red paper at Tet

(VOVWORLD) - The Tay and Nung ethnic groups have a custom of gluing pieces of red paper to things to say farewell to the old year and welcome the new year. They stick red paper...