Bac Yen district – a touristy cloud hunting spot

Bac Yen district – a touristy cloud hunting spot

(VOVWORLD) - Fluffy white clouds drafting over rugged mountains, vibrant market sessions, fragrant Hang Chu liquor, aromatic tea, and the unique panpipe sounds of the local Mong ethnic people are what puts...
Bauhinia Festival 2022 returns to Dien Bien

Bauhinia Festival 2022 returns to Dien Bien

(VOVWORLD) - A 2-day festival honoring Ban (Bauhinia) flowers, a typical spring flower in Vietnam’s northern mountain region, opened on Sunday in Dien Bien province, after a two-year...
UNFPA announces new Country Programme for Vietnam

UNFPA announces new Country Programme for Vietnam

(VOVWORLD) - The Executive Board of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has approved the 10th Country Programme for Vietnam in the amount of 26.5 million USD to achieve the sustainable development...
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...
Mong folk games create dating opportunities

Mong folk games create dating opportunities

(VOVWORLD) - Folk games of ethnic people are a fascinating part of Vietnam’s cultural heritage. They derive from work activities and possess historical and cultural values. Folk games are nurtured and spread...
Preservation efforts keep Cham culture alive

Preservation efforts keep Cham culture alive

(VOVWORLD) - With a great passion for the culture of Cham ethnic people, many people in Binh Thuan province in south-central Vietnam have done their best to preserve and promote Cham...