The Ede ethnic group

The Ede ethnic group

(VOVworld) – The Ede ethnic group live mostly in Vietnam’s central and central highlands region. Their traces are reflected in epics, architecture, fine arts and folklore. Ede families are still...
Kim Lan pottery museum

Kim Lan pottery museum

(VOVworld) – With just 300 objects, Kim Lan pottery museum on the outskirts of Hanoi is one of the smallest museums in Vietnam. Despite the modest number, the objects help...
Cham women’s attire

Cham women’s attire

(VOVworld) – Costumes vividly reflect the weaving techniques, aesthetics, cultural characteristics, religion and beliefs of the Cham people. In the Cham society, each class has its own attire. The long dress...
Busking – passion more than music

Busking – passion more than music

(VOVworld) – Without a stage, colorful lights, an amplifier system, or loudspeakers, and even without chairs for the audience, performances by the ‘Buskers’ group’ always attract the attention of pedestrians passing by the Le Thai To...
Ban Ki-moon calls for Middle East peace

Ban Ki-moon calls for Middle East peace

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday met with Israeli President Shimon Peres and called on Israeli and the Palestinian governments to overcome “deep skepticism” to reach a peace deal....
Ghenh Da Dia- Rock masterpieces

Ghenh Da Dia- Rock masterpieces

(VOVworld) – Stretching along Vietnam’s central coast, Phu Yen province is blessed with a unique natural wonder- the Ghenh Da Dia, which look like plates made of stone sloppily stacked...
Sacred animals in Vietnamese culture and architecture

Sacred animals in Vietnamese culture and architecture

(VOVworld) – According to Vietnamese belief, the 4 sacred animals including the dragon, unicorn, tortoise and phoenix symbolize power, intellect, longevity and nobility. Probably, for this meaning, these animals have been...
Kids playing music in Doi pagoda

Kids playing music in Doi pagoda

(VOVworld)- Located 3 km southeast of Soc Trang city, Doi (Bat) pagoda, also known as Mahatup and Ma Toc pagoda, is one of the most outstanding architectural complexes of Buddhist pagodas in southern...
 Wednesday June 12, 2013

Wednesday June 12, 2013

This week, we received a warm greeting from our Australian friend and listener, Stephen Hogan, who has not written to us for quite a long time
Crazy about stone grinders

Crazy about stone grinders

(VOV) - Manh, a local photographer in Bac Giang province, has spent his leisure time traveling the length and breadth of the province to collect used stone grinders and display them...
Japanese culture space in Hanoi

Japanese culture space in Hanoi

(VOVworld) – Hundreds of Japanese traditional dolls are on display at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi. This event is a curtain raiser for the Vietnam – Japan Friendship Year