(VOVWORLD) - Announcer Kien Cuong was a special voice of the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) during the resistance war against the US and later in peace time. Kien Cuong passed away this month, but his voice has left a deep impression on the hearts of many listeners.

(VOVWORLD) - Tra Dong bronze casting village in Thieu Hoa district is located 12 km northwest of the central city of Thanh Hoa. The village is famous for casting bronze drums, a musical instrument that symbolizes power and religion. 60-year-old emeritus artisan Nguyen Ba Chau has done his best to revive the traditional bronze casting techniques of Vietnam’s ancient people.

(VOVWORLD) - Recently, the album “Same Me” by P1 was prominently displayed in New York’s Times Square. This album was brought to life by Vietnamese-American sound engineer Chris Nguyen, whose real name is Nguyen Khac Quang. Born in 1999 in Ho Chi Minh City, Chris now lives and works in Los Angeles in the US.

(VOVWORLD) - Although his legs are paralyzed, 35-year-old Pham Quang Khoat is known for his wholehearted support for people with disabilities over the past 16 years. Khoat is now Vice Chairman of Hanoi’s Disabled People Association and Chairman of Hoang Mai district’s Disabled People Association.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnamese Sieu Nguyen, an editor at the multinational media and entertainment company HBO, has contributed to the success of many movies.

(VOVWORLD) - Dao Trong Ly, a 74-year-old Vietnamese living in Thailand, has painted more than 150 portraits of President Ho Chi Minh. The paintings were displayed at a recent exhibition in Hanoi to celebrate the 134th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday which falls on May 19.

(VOVWORLD) - Vu Van Tung, a teacher at Dinh Nup Primary and Secondary School in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai was one of the outstanding individuals honored at the 2024 Vietnam Glory program on May 19 in Hanoi. Over the past 10 years Tung has helped many students in difficult circumstances.

(VOVWORLD) - People’s Artist Tuong Vi was a leading figure in Vietnam’s revolutionary music. Her songs reflect her enthusiasm and great love for the homeland. Vi was also known for her kindheartedness. She established music classes for disabled and orphaned children and provided them with a music and art education. Tuong Vi passed away earlier this month at the age of 86.

(VOVWORLD) - While studying for a Master’s degree in the UK, teacher Nguyen Huong Thao made a year-long odyssey to 41 countries on 4 continents (Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas) and still graduated with excellent grades. At every place she visited, Thao inspired the local women with her positive energy, encouraged them to be more self-confident in life, and contributed to changing perceptions of the role of women in society.

(VOVWORLD) - For painter Do Nhu Diem, the Dien Bien Phu Victory in 1954 is an endless source of inspiration. Diem wondered how to make this historic milestone continue to shine for generations and remind younger generations of patriotism and national pride. He has included these things in his paintings for over 20 years.