String of beads in the life of the K'Ho

String of beads in the life of the K'Ho

(VOVWORLD) - Strings of beads are important jewelry for the K'Ho ethnic people in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong. The beads are agate in various colors and shaped round or...
Wednesday February 8, 2023

Wednesday February 8, 2023

(VOVWORLD) - This week, many VOV listeners shared their excitement for upcoming World Radio Day which will be celebrated on February 13
Wednesday January 18, 2022

Wednesday January 18, 2022

(VOVWORLD) - Welcome to the last Letter Box of the Year of the Tiger. In Vietnam, everybody is now busy preparing to welcome the New Year, the Year of the Cat
Wednesday January 11, 2023

Wednesday January 11, 2023

(VOVWORLD) - These days in Vietnam we can see signs of Tet, the Lunar New Year holiday, everywhere. The busy streets are more crowded than usual with vehicles transporting goods for Tet...
Henna links Islamic culture and other parts of the world

Henna links Islamic culture and other parts of the world

(VOVWORLD) - Traditionally, henna is used to paint blessings on the skin of most brides before a Muslim wedding ceremony. At a recent gathering in Hanoi to introduce the social and cultural transformation of Saudi Arabia, many...
Traditional theatrical arts approach audience

Traditional theatrical arts approach audience

(VOVWORLD) - To preserve and promote traditional arts, aside from training the next generation of young artists, it is equally important to have a new generation of audience members. Art troupes...
Blood oath ceremony of the Mnong in Dak Lak

Blood oath ceremony of the Mnong in Dak Lak

(VOVWORLD) - The custom of twinning two persons of different blood lines as brothers is popular in Vietnam. For the Mnong in the central province of Dak Lak, the twinning ceremony...
Musical instruments indispensable for Xoe dance

Musical instruments indispensable for Xoe dance

(VOVWORLD) - Xoe dance is a unique art form in the cultural and religious life of the Thai ethnic minority in the northwestern region of Vietnam. Music is a fundamental element in creating an ecstatic, joyous...