Imprints of Van Cao in Vietnam’s art

Imprints of Van Cao in Vietnam’s art

(VOVWORLD) - Van Cao (1923-1995) was a versatile artist celebrated as a legend in Vietnamese literature and art of the 20th century, excelling in music, poetry, and painting. Across every domain...
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...
Mine rescue in Quang Ninh

Mine rescue in Quang Ninh

(VOVWORLD) - Mine rescue is a specialised job in Quang Ninh’s coal region. After a mining accident, mine rescuers prepare to go underground to rescue miners who have become trapped...
Tet tradition keeps calligraphy alive

Tet tradition keeps calligraphy alive

(VOVWORLD) - Asking for lucky words during the Lunar New Year is a popular custom in Vietnam. The words represent the recipients’ aspirations in the new year while also encouraging the...
Funeral of Vietnam ethnic people

Funeral of Vietnam ethnic people

(VOVWORLD) - Funerals customs vary between ethnic groups in Vietnam. For many ethnic minority groups, funeral activities include games, dancing, and dressing in special ritual costumes, which might be considered odd...
Vietnam, France to jointly develop geoparks

Vietnam, France to jointly develop geoparks

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnamese and French officials have signed a cooperation agreement on managing and developing geo-parks after Vietnam’s Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark in Cao Bang province was recognized...
Wednesday December 27, 2017

Wednesday December 27, 2017

(VOVWORLD) - Thank you all for sending us warm wishes for Christmas and the New Year 2018. In recent years we have received more e-cards than postcards. It’s obvious...
Wednesday November 1, 2017

Wednesday November 1, 2017

(VOVWORLD) -I’m reading a letter from Roger Roussel of Canada. Besides reception reports, he sent us an article about his home province of New Brunswick