ASEM advocates cooperation for shared prosperity

ASEM advocates cooperation for shared prosperity

(VOVWORLD) - Leaders of Asian and European countries have discussed the future of their cooperation for shared prosperity at an online meeting which concluded on Friday. This year’s 13th Asia-Europe Meeting ...
Kathina ceremony of the Khmer ethnic minority

Kathina ceremony of the Khmer ethnic minority

(VOVWORLD) - The Kathina ceremony, an offering of robes to Buddhist monks, is an important event of Theravada Buddhism. Each year, from the 15th day of the 9th lunar month to the next full...
Khmer people celebrate Sen Dolta festival

Khmer people celebrate Sen Dolta festival

(VOVWORLD) - Religious followers and dignitaries and social beneficiaries of the Khmer group in Kien Giang province have received greetings and congratulations on the occasion of their traditional Sen Dolta festival
Ghositaram pagoda in Bac Lieu province

Ghositaram pagoda in Bac Lieu province

(VOVWORLD) - As a unique cultural destination in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu, Ghositaram pagoda is a museum of fine arts showcasing the talent of Khmer artists
Vietnam ensures human rights in ethnic minority regions

Vietnam ensures human rights in ethnic minority regions

(VOVWORLD) - Since 2019, Vietnam has implemented a master plan to realize 13 recommendations made at the Universal Periodical Review (UPR) of the UN Human Rights Council – 3rd cycle. The recommendations concern anti-discrimination and...
Southern provinces unite to fight COVID-19

Southern provinces unite to fight COVID-19

(VOVWORLD) - Southern provinces and cities have imposed social distancing under the Prime Minister’s Directive 16. Streets are deserted and only shops selling essential goods are allowed to stay open
Distortions of Vietnam’s religious freedom refuted

Distortions of Vietnam’s religious freedom refuted

(VOVWORLD) - The US Department of State released last month its 2020 International Religious Freedom Report which stated that some religious groups in Vietnam are not recognized by the State and are bothered...
The role of “À Cha” in Khmer community

The role of “À Cha” in Khmer community

(VOVWORLD) - The Khmer’s rich culture, including its unique worship ceremonies, has been developed through multiple generations. Each ceremony has rites conducted by a master of ceremonies, who is called “À...
Soc Trang preserves Khmer Theravada pagodas

Soc Trang preserves Khmer Theravada pagodas

(VOVWORLD) - During struggles for national liberation, many Khmer Theravada pagodas in Soc Trang province sheltered revolutionaries. In this peaceful time, the province has invested in refurbishing and promoting the values...
Khmer celebrate Chol Chnam Thmay Festival

Khmer celebrate Chol Chnam Thmay Festival

(VOVWORLD) - Khmer people in Vietnam’s southern region are celebrating their Chol Chnam Thmay New Year Festival from Wednesday through Friday. Most of the activities will occur at pagodas