Khmer pagodas in Soc Trang province

Khmer pagodas in Soc Trang province

(VOVWORLD) - The Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang is home to more than 200 pagodas of different ethnic groups, of which 92 are Khmer Theravada pagodas. The most typical Khmer pagodas are Doi (Bat)...
Khmer people prepare for Ok Om Bok Festival

Khmer people prepare for Ok Om Bok Festival

(VOVWORLD) - The Ok Om Bok Festival – Ngo Junk Race will be held in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang from Saturday to next Monday. Some months before the festival, pagodas...
Ta Mon Pagoda in Soc Trang Province

Ta Mon Pagoda in Soc Trang Province

(VOVWORLD) - Serey Tamon Pagoda, also called Ta Mon by the local people, is located in Vien Binh commune, Tran De district. It’s one of the most beautiful Khmer pagodas...
19th Asian Games Hangzhou, China wraps up

19th Asian Games Hangzhou, China wraps up

(VOVWORLD) - After 15 ferocious competition days, the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou came to an end with a brilliant Closing Ceremony at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium and light show along the...
Soc Trang monk dedicated to social work

Soc Trang monk dedicated to social work

(VOVWORLD) - 79-year-old Most Venerable Thach Huon of the Khmer ethnic group is the head of Prey Chop pagoda in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang. A former National...