Fire spreads from London underground blast

Fire spreads from London underground blast

(VOVWORLD) - The British metropolitan police on Friday warned people to stay away from Parsons Green station in west London following an explosion on a underground train
Quang Ninh province preserves ethnic culture

Quang Ninh province preserves ethnic culture

(VOVWORLD) - Tien Yen district, in the heart of northeastern Quang Ninh province, is close by Ha Long Bay, the Mong Cai border gate economic zone, and the Van Don economic zone...
Bai choi performance in Hoi An

Bai choi performance in Hoi An

(VOVWORLD) - Bai choi is a type of folk art and folk game popular in Central Vietnam, particularly in Quang Nam province. Bai choi has played an important role in Hoi...
Wednesday June 14, 2017

Wednesday June 14, 2017

(VOVWORLD) -First up is a letter from Fumito Hokamura of Japan, who listened to our program on May 18 with news and features about President Ho Chi Minh’s birth...
Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

A: To He, or toy figurine, is a traditional toy that Vietnamese children are exceedingly fond of. Dating back to the 17th century, To He are made of glutinous rice powder...
First Vietnamese baby born from frozen egg

First Vietnamese baby born from frozen egg

(VOVworld) – Do Thi Hoai Thu and her husband in Thanh Nhi commune, Ha Nam province, happily welcomed their first daughter at Buu Dien hospital on March 27, 2017 after 5 years...
Transportation in London

Transportation in London

(VOVworld) - London has one of the largest urban transportation networks in the world, with integrated bus, river and road systems. It’s estimated that more than 3 million passengers travel...
Dinh Tut, a typical flute of the Gie Trieng

Dinh Tut, a typical flute of the Gie Trieng

(VOVworld) – The Gie Trieng have a population of 33,000 people living mainly in the northern part of the Central Highlands. About two thirds of them cluster in Nam Giang district, Quang...
Wednesday January 25, 2017

Wednesday January 25, 2017

(VOVworld) - Vietnamese people are rushing to prepare for Tet, the Lunar New Year celebration, which will begin on Saturday. It is the most important holiday in Vietnam. Many people get...
Wednesday December 28, 2016

Wednesday December 28, 2016

(VOVworld) - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our listeners. Thank you very much for sending us your greeting cards. These beautiful cards have brought the joyous Christmas atmosphere...
Bac Kan specialties

Bac Kan specialties

(VOVworld)- Pac Ngoi Village in Nam Mau Commune, Bac Kan province, is one of just a few places where the traditional customs of the Tay minority ethnic group are still practiced...
Crafts of the Kho Mu

Crafts of the Kho Mu

(VOVworld) – In the past the Kho Mu practiced a nomadic life and depended on nature. They made simple farm tools and utensils from wood and bamboo which are still used...
Dan bau (monochord) embodies Vietnamese culture

Dan bau (monochord) embodies Vietnamese culture

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s dan bau, or monochord, produces seductive sounds which represents the Vietnamese soul and feelings. Dan bau is considered a special witness of Vietnam’s history and culture
K’ho ethnic minority group

K’ho ethnic minority group

(VOVworld)- K’Ho is the oldest ethnic group in the southern central highlands. Previously, they lived mainly in high mountains and their lives were quite isolated. This might be one...
Khmer culture introduced in Hanoi

Khmer culture introduced in Hanoi

(VOVworld) – Several cultural events are running at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi until August 31 that depict ethnic Khmer people’s lives in southern Vietnam...