New rice ceremony of the Raglai

New rice ceremony of the Raglai

(VOVworld) – The Raglai people have several ceremonies relating to the life cycle of a man or a tree. The new rice ceremony is the biggest event of all. After harvesting and stockpiling rice...
Religious rituals of the Muong

Religious rituals of the Muong

(VOVworld) – The Muong in Hoa Binh worship their ancestors and practice polytheism. Shamans are respected people who perform religious rituals for families and the community. The Muong consider shamans messengers...
Doi calendar of the Muong

Doi calendar of the Muong

(VOVworld) – The Doi calendar, which once was used by all Muong branches, is now used only by shamans of the Muong Bi in Tan Lac district, Hoa Binh province
Exhibition on President Ho Chi Minh’s image

Exhibition on President Ho Chi Minh’s image

(VOVworld) – An exhibition featuring President Ho Chi Minh’s image on Vietnam’s currency notes and stamps opened at Ho Chi Minh Museum in Thua Thien Hue province on Friday. On display...
“Maturity” ritual for boys of the Dao Khau

“Maturity” ritual for boys of the Dao Khau

(VOVworld) – “Cấp sắc” or “Quá tăng” meaning “maturity ritual”, is a typical cultural feature of the Dao people. They believe a man that has not passed a “cap sac” ritual can...
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...
Vietnam and China hold joint naval patrol

Vietnam and China hold joint naval patrol

(VOVworld)-Two Vietnamese naval ships departed from the central city of Da Nang on Saturday to join the 15th joint patrol with Chinese naval forces. During the joint patrol with approval from...
Stamps help promote Vietnam’s image

Stamps help promote Vietnam’s image

(VOVworld)- As in many other countries, stamp collecting is a popular hobby in Vietnam. For philatelists, collecting stamps is not just a way to learn about history, culture and art, but...