Imprints of Van Cao in Vietnam’s art

Imprints of Van Cao in Vietnam’s art

(VOVWORLD) - Van Cao (1923-1995) was a versatile artist celebrated as a legend in Vietnamese literature and art of the 20th century, excelling in music, poetry, and painting. Across every domain...
Sophisticated handmade clothes of White Mong

Sophisticated handmade clothes of White Mong

(VOVWORLD) - Talking about the culture of the Mong ethnic monitory, it’s impossible toignore their traditional costumes. The costume of the White Mong women is considered the most sophisticated
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...
Son La acts to preserve Thai culture

Son La acts to preserve Thai culture

(VOVWORLD) - The Thai are the biggest ethnic group in Son La province. They make up 54% of the province’s population. Son La has been working to preserve and...
Moc Chau plateau, a refreshing retreat

Moc Chau plateau, a refreshing retreat

(VOVWORLD) - Moc Chau national tourist site in Son La province is a popular destination in Vietnam’s northern mountain region. Visitors are treated to vast green vistas, pure fresh air, strawberry gardens,...
Wednesday July 29, 2020

Wednesday July 29, 2020

(VOVWORLD) - First on our show today, we’d like to remind you that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our “What do you know about Vietnam?” contest will be extended to...
Wednesday July 8, 2020

Wednesday July 8, 2020

(VOVWORLD) - More entries for the contest “What do you know about Vietnam?” are being sent to VOV. We received an entry from Rabi Sankar Bosu of India, who has been a...
Special Radio shows at sea

Special Radio shows at sea

(VOVWORLD) - In April, reporters from newspapers and other news media across Vietnam visited soldiers and residents of the Truong Sa (Spratly) island district and the DK1 Platform. One of their most memorable experiences was...
Love in Pieu scarf of Thai women

Love in Pieu scarf of Thai women

(VOVWORLD) - The ethnic Black Thai of Vietnam’s northwestern region value the Pieu scarf as a symbol of love and an important clothing accessory for women. All Black Thai women...
“Love will keep us alive” exhibit

“Love will keep us alive” exhibit

(VOVWORLD) - An exhibit of 30 paintings, mostly oil, by Vietnamese couple living in the US Nguyen Viet Nang and Bui Van Anh were on display last week in Hanoi. The exhibit...
Moc Chau preserves traditional brocade weaving

Moc Chau preserves traditional brocade weaving

(VOVWORLD) - Moc Chau district in Son La province attracts visitors by its natural landscape and the unique cultural practices of local ethnic minority groups such as brocade weaving. Currently brocade products made by local artisans...