(VOVWORLD) - "Live on rocks and die buried in rocks". That is how people from the Mong Meo Vac ethnic group define their identity. If you ever have the opportunity to visit the Mong villages in Dong Van, Yen Minh, and Quan Ba districts in the northern mountain province of Ha Giang, you will truly understand that quote.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s northern region is the cradle of several genres of traditional theaters including Cheo or traditional theater. Cheo is a wonderful combination of dance and singing in the form of music theatre. The actors and actresses dance and sing to tell the play’s story. Set costumes, make-up, language, and behavior are associated with each character in a Cheo play. For years, driven by a passion for “cheo”, the residents in Thach That district on the outskirts of Hanoi have worked hard to preserve the Cheo theater.

(VOVWORLD) - Welcome to VOV’s Sunday Show, our biggest feature of the week, delving into the Vietnamese cultural landscape. I’m Kim Chi, your host. On today’s show, we’ll visit the Central Highlands to learn about the role of firewood in Gie Trieng’s marriage customs and the Et Rok wedding ceremony of the Bahnar.

(VOVWORLD) - The Hung Temple's bronze drum, the largest bronze drum in Vietnam and in Southeast Asia, is one of Vietnam’s renowned Dong Son bronze drums, a sacred symbol of the Vietnamese people.

(VOVWORLD) - La Phu village in Hanoi’s outlying district of Hoai Duc is one of the few ancient rural villages that well preserve its communal house and traditional festivals.

(VOVWORLD) - Lai Chau province in the Northwestern region of Vietnam is known for its magnificent landscapes, rich culture, and great tourist attractions, such as Sin Suoi Ho village, Hoang Lien National Park, the Tien Son Caves, and Ta Leng pine forest. It’s said that this is now the best time to come here and explore the province’s attractions.

(VOVWORLD) - Moc Chau is a wide, dreamy plateau in Vietnam’s northern mountains, 180 kilometers from Hanoi. Visitors can come on a motorbike or bus to Moc Chau, which entices visitors with its magnificent views, beautiful flowers, cool atmosphere, and rich ethnic minority cultures. The plateau is increasingly popular with tourists.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnamese people believe that every creature has a soul and that mountain and sea genies really exist. Coastal communities have been worshiping the sea genie and other water genies for thousands of years to express their gratitude for nature and their desire for a peaceful and prosperous life. Their faith encourages people to endure all difficulties and rely on the sea for their livelihood. The whale worshiping ritual has been preserved by the people of Canh Duong fishing village in the central Vietnam province of Quang Binh for hundreds of years.

(VOVWORLD) - Murals and 3D pictures on old walls to create new looks in living spaces has become a trend in many residential areas in Hanoi. Some of these projects can be found in alleys at 39 Phao Dai Lang and 72 Nguyen Chi Thanh. They are not only enjoyed by residents, but also by the people who often travel along these alleys, which brighten their day as they make their way to their destination.

(VOVWORLD) - Welcome to VOV’s Sunday Show, our biggest feature of the week, delving into Vietnamese culture and landscape. Each country has its own traditional attire, such as Kimono of Japan, Hanbok of South Korea, or Qipao of China. Vietnamese are proud of their “ao dai”. As time goes by, fashion has changed dramatically, and “ao dai” has been modified to serve as a symbol of beauty of millions of Vietnamese people.