Kim Hoang folk paintings

Kim Hoang folk paintings

(VOVworld) – Kim Hoang folk paintings which originates in Kim Hoang village, Hoai Duc district, Hanoi, flourished from the 18th to the 19th century. They mostly portray fixtures in the simple lives of people in...
“12 typical kinds of Vietnamese folk paintings” exhibition

“12 typical kinds of Vietnamese folk paintings” exhibition

(VOVworld) – On August 18th, Hanoi Museum in collaboration with Hanoi Ceramic Museum held a thematic exhibition named “12 typical kinds of Vietnamese folk paintings” featuring excellent works from the well-known painting genres such as Dong Ho...
Identifying Nung people by their costume

Identifying Nung people by their costume

(VOVworld) – The costume of the Nung is not as colorful as that of other ethnic groups. Nung clothes are made of indigo dyed fabric with very few decorations or embroidery....
The Nung ethnic group

The Nung ethnic group

(VOVworld) – The Nung have about 1 million people, ranking 7th in population among Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. They live in all 63 provinces of Vietnam, but mainly in northern provinces of Lang Son, Cao Bang...
Costumes of the Ha Nhi

Costumes of the Ha Nhi

(VOVworld) – The Ha Nhi grow cotton for the fabric they weave and make into clothes. Today VOV’s reporter To Tuan describes the Ha Nhi clothing
Rain blessing ceremony of the Ha Nhi

Rain blessing ceremony of the Ha Nhi

(VOVworld) – The rain blessing ceremony is one of 7 annual festivals of the Ha Nhi. It takes place at the end of the summer when rice and maize are maturing. Rituals at the rainy season festival...
Countdown to Election Day

Countdown to Election Day

(VOVworld)- On May 22, millions of Vietnamese will cast their votes for the 14th National Assembly and People’s Councils at 184 polling stations. Final preparations are being completed in...
Bánh giò-Vietnamese Rice Pyramid Dumplings

Bánh giò-Vietnamese Rice Pyramid Dumplings

(VOVworld) - Banh Gio is a pyramid-shaped dumpling filled with minced pork, black forest mushroom, wood ear mushroom, black pepper, chopped shallot, and carefully wrapped in banana leaf. Imagine we’re sitting...
Onigiri - A symbol of family love in Japan

Onigiri - A symbol of family love in Japan

(VOVworld) - At first glance, Onigiri- Japanese rice balls- seem too ordinary to represent the quintessence of Japan’s cooking arts, unlike a colorful tray of sushi. Yet, the simple-looking rice...
Delicious German style-cakes for dessert

Delicious German style-cakes for dessert

(VOVworld) - Do you know that Germans, popularly known for their hardworking, efficient and disciplined characters, have quite a history in baking? Although not as famous as France in terms of pastries, Germany is home...
Hanoi’s autumn and milk flowers

Hanoi’s autumn and milk flowers

(VOVworld) – Each season in Hanoi has its own attractions. For people living in Hanoi and those who have ever been in Hanoi, autumn is the best season of the year. Milk...
Overview of the San Chi group

Overview of the San Chi group

(VOVworld) – The San Chi live scattered in Vietnam’s northeastern provinces – Cao Bang, Lang Son, Quang Ninh, Tuyen Quang, and Thai Nguyen. They settle in hamlets in high mountains and...