VOVworld) – The Ministry of Information and Communications has received the World Atlas, published by Philippe Vandermaelen in Brussels in 1827. One of these maps called “Partie de la Cochinchine” confirms Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagoes. This valuable Atlas contributes significantly to the campaign to explain the sovereignty of Vietnam’s waters and islands. It is evidence of paramount international legal value in Vietnam’s struggle to safeguard its maritime sovereignty.

(VOVworld) – A special photo exhibition featuring the flowers of Hanoi over 4 seasons opened at Le Bon café shop in Hanoi last week. The exhibition received a large number of artists and art lovers. The proceeds will be donated to a program to supply warm blankets to children in the mountain regions.

(VOVworld) – 300 years ago, kite flying was an indispensable part of the Royal festivals and new year celebration of the Nguyen dynasty. Kite flying in the imperial city of Hue has been preserved and developed as an archetypal art of the people of Hue.

(VOVworld) – Painter Nguyen Sang was one of the many Vietnamese artists who joined the nine-year national resistance war against the French colonialists. His monumental lacquer painting ‘Party admission ceremony on the Dien Bien Phu battlefield’ marked the peak of socialist realism art. The painting also embodied his love of Vietnam and its people.

(VOVworld) - It's difficult to preserve traditional cultural heritage without community effort. Over the past few years, a number of heritage items have been promoted thanks to efforts by individuals and organizations who are devoted to preserving traditional cultural heritage values. A Hanoi Heritage Club was established 2 years ago to evoke the passion and desire of young people to preserve and honor traditional cultural values.

(VOVworld) – Preserving intangible heritages in the community is very important to uphold cultural values in social life. In recent years, a number clubs of folk song lovers have been established in Vietnam. One example is a club called “Non Ba Tam” (a traditional Vietnamese flat palm hat) in Dong Da district, Hanoi. In this club, all members can exercise their talent and passion for music and contribute to preserving Vietnam's traditional folk melodies.

(VOVworld) – For disabled children, special education and care is an essential need. A special school may not be spacious, but it will become their second homes and families, helping unfortunate children to gain knowledge and skills as well as self-confidence in order to integrate better into the community. Today VOV’s My Dung will take you on a tour of three special schools in Ho Chi Minh City.

(VOVworld) – Thousands of young people have taken part in the Street Art Festival, organized by Hanoi’s Youth Union to mark the 83rd anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Youth Union. The event was also part of activities to celebrate the “I love Hanoi” movement and the Year of Youth Volunteers 2014.

(VOVworld) – In response to the “Earth Hour” campaign on March 29, the American Club will organize a “Turn off the light” gala and a grant ceremony will be held at the August Revolution square in Hanoi, with the participation of hundreds of young people. Young people in the capital city have also engaged in various activities to protect the environment and minimize the impact of climate change.

(VOVworld) – Locusts, crickets, ants, silkworm cocoons, and stink bugs…just mentioning these small insects makes some people shiver.