(VOVworld) – Venerable Thich Giac Nghia is one of the first six Buddhist monks in Khanh Hoa who volunteered to relocate to the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands to manage temples there. He said the decision was made because of the six monks’ love for parts of the national territorial sovereignty. VOV reporter Vinh Phong has a story about this Buddhist monk.

(VOVworld) - President Ho Chi Minh’s life and career are always an endless source of inspiration for artists, especially musicians. Every May, specifically on his birthday, the songs and dances about Uncle Ho resound around the country to show the affection and respect the Vietnamese people have for Him. Let’s listen to a recent concert in Hanoi to mark the President’s 122nd birthday to hear some songs about Uncle Ho.

(VOVworld) - “I want to write about Nguyen Thi Binh, a typical woman of Vietnam, about Vietnam’s land and especially Vietnam’s war and things behind it”. That was what Japanese Hiramatsu Tomoko who took part in anti-war movement in Vietnam and always supports this country said. Our reporter Anh Huyen has the story about this Japanese friend of Vietnam.

(VOVworld) – In May, songs in praise of the nation and its soldiers will resound throughout the Truong Sa or Spratly Archipelago. The Hanoi Theater Art Troupe have come to Truong Sa, bringing songs filled with the affection of Hanoi’s citizens to raise the morale of soldiers stationed here. Our reporter Vinh Phong is on hand to cover the event.

(VOVworld) - Song Tu Tay island is one of 3 communes and townships of Truong Sa island district. This was also the first island of Truong Sa archipelago to be liberated by Liberation soldiers on April 14th in Ho Chi Minh campaign in 1975. On the occasion of 37th anniversary of Liberation of the South and National Reunification, our reporter Mai Lan met with warrant officer Le Xuan Phat who was the first one to hoist the flag on Song Tu Tay island.

(VOVworld) - Handicapped people are extremely unfortunate as they have to endure either physical or mental abnormalities. However, many of them don’t loose faith in life because they know they can receive a lot of support, care, and love from the community. This gives them the strength to deal with their disabilities. VOV tells you about a program which provides vocational training for disabled people.

(VOVoworld) 40 art troupes from all over the world have entertained Hue residents and visitors with an impressive program of street arts. VOV’s Vinh Phong reports.

(VOVworld)- Hue Festival 2012 opened in Hue tonight with the theme “Cultural Heritage with integration and development- rendezvous of historic cities. The festival attracts 40 art troupes from 28 countries with hundreds of interesting performances. According to the Organizing Board, all preparations for the festival have been completed.

(VOVworld) - The 2012 Earth Hour campaign is underway worldwide. In today’s program, we’ll visit a class in Kim Dong primary school, Hanoi, where teachers and pupils are having a lesson on Earth Hour and protecting our planet.

(VOVworld) - A music association named “Dioxin Country Mascaret” has been set up in Bordeaux, France to raise funds for Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin. Through music, the Association wants to convey love, hopes and material supports to AO children. A VoV correspondent in Paris will introduce to you this Association.