Renowned song-writer passes away, aged 72

Renowned song-writer passes away, aged 72

(VOVWORLD) -Song-writer Nguyễn Phú Quang, who was famous for songs about Hà Nội, passed away on December 8 at the age of 72 after undergoing two years of treatment...
Hin villagers preserve Thai ethnic culture

Hin villagers preserve Thai ethnic culture

(VOVWORLD) - Hin hamlet in the northwestern mountainous province of Son La is known for having many Thai ethnic minority artists who can sing folk songs and play the flute, the panpipe...
Melodies on the anti-COVID frontline

Melodies on the anti-COVID frontline

(VOVWORLD) - During the COVID-19 pandemic, professional and amateur songwriters have created hundreds of songs to express their emotion and uplift the spirit of people. Recently, the Vietnam Musicians’ Association...
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...
Hmong woman escapes poverty through husbandry

Hmong woman escapes poverty through husbandry

(VOVWORLD) - In the mountainous commune of Pa Long in Son La province, many women of the Hmong ethnic group have succeeded in escaping poverty through farming and husbandry. Va Thi...
Khmer people celebrate Sen Dolta festival

Khmer people celebrate Sen Dolta festival

(VOVWORLD) - Religious followers and dignitaries and social beneficiaries of the Khmer group in Kien Giang province have received greetings and congratulations on the occasion of their traditional Sen Dolta festival
“Sai Gon thuong” by Kyo York spreads the message of love

“Sai Gon thuong” by Kyo York spreads the message of love

(VOVWORLD) - ‘Beautiful’, ‘emotional’, ‘captivating’, and ‘spiritual encouragement’ are some of the words people have used to express their feelings after watching a music video called “Sai Gon thuong” (Love Sai Gon). The song,...
Historical autumn in the memories of songwriters

Historical autumn in the memories of songwriters

(VOVWORLD) - Revolutionary songs hold a special place in Vietnam’s musical history. Many songwriters including Nguyen Dinh Thi and Xuan Oanh have used music to reflect the country’s historical...