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...
Unique color of the Co Tu ethnic group

Unique color of the Co Tu ethnic group

(VOVworld) – The Co Tu is one of the 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam. They have a population of 62,000 and live mainly in the Truong Son range in central...
Residential architecture of the Brau

Residential architecture of the Brau

(VOVworld) – Like many ethic minority groups in the Central Highlands, the Brau people attach importance to choosing land for building houses. A Brau village with a Rong communal house surrounded...
Structure of traditional Viet village

Structure of traditional Viet village

(VOVworld) – The traditional Viet village is associated with a river dyke, a village gate, banyan trees, a water well, orchards, and fish ponds. This structure fits Viet rice farming...
A tour of Linh Ung pagoda

A tour of Linh Ung pagoda

(VOVworld)-Da Nang is a beautiful city on the Han river. The city’s charming beauty is blessed by nature and is home to numerous beautiful landscapes and historical relics....
  Pagoda bells in Vietnamese Buddhist culture

Pagoda bells in Vietnamese Buddhist culture

(VOVworld) - The image of the pagoda and the sound of pagoda bells have become familiar to Vietnamese people helping them feel relaxed and calm. For many Vietnamese people, the sound...
Sacred fish palanquin in Thanh Hoa

Sacred fish palanquin in Thanh Hoa

(VOVworld)-Luong Ngoc villagers in Cam Thuy district of Thanh Hoa province have held a fish palanquin parade to pray for good weather and a bumper crop. Visitors could have...
New Year wishes of President Truong Tan Sang

New Year wishes of President Truong Tan Sang

Dear fellow citizens, comrades and soldiers throughout the country, In the sacred moment of the traditional lunar new year’s eve to welcome the Year of the Snake 2013, I cordially send...
Visiting Ghenh temple

Visiting Ghenh temple

(VOVworld) – Vietnamese people traditionally visit pagodas in the first days of the year to pray for a lucky new year. Ghenh temple is a popular choice for Hanoians at the...
Ceremonial drums sound in Son Vi village

Ceremonial drums sound in Son Vi village

(VOVworld) - During the last days before the traditional lunar New Year, local people in Son Vi village in Lam Thao district, Phu Tho province are rehearsing their drumming to prepare for the...
Photographer Tran Bich promotes lotus

Photographer Tran Bich promotes lotus

(VOVworld) - The noble beauty of the lotus has been a traditional theme in photography. Tran Bich has featured the lotus in his various artistic views. The beautiful lotus which grows in mud...
Wednesday December 19, 2012

Wednesday December 19, 2012

A: This week, we were very happy to receive season’s greetings from our listeners. We would like to thank you all for your warm sentiments for the VOV staff. We...