(VOVworld) - 30km from the center of Hanoi in the outskirt district of Thanh Oai lies Tri Lễ village, a famous hamlet that makes the iconic Vietnamese traditional palm leaf hats such as s to the village.

(VOVworld) - This year the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has launched a program promoting Vietnam as a paradise of sea and island for tourists. Besides traditional tourist destinations, travel agents have taken visitors to primitive places.

(VOVworld) -“Do” paper is made from the bark of the Do tree, which can be found in Vietnam’s northern region. Having first appeared in the 13th century, this type of paper has been used widely in Vietnamese folk art, especially in Dong Ho paintings. Because the techniques of making Do paper are on the verge of extinction, the Zó project, a social enterprise in Vietnam, held a workshop titled “ Behind the folds” to arouse public interest in the paper and inspire them to Vietnamese folk arts.

(VOVworld) - Vietnamese water puppetry is a unique folk art, believed to be more than 1000 years old. A guide book says “Not watching a performance of water puppetry means not visiting Vietnam yet.” A water puppetry performance provides great fun and excitement for their audiences. Puppeteers cleverly manipulate wooden puppets on a special stage covered in water. In today’s show, let’s take a closer look at the making of water puppets and discover how they are controlled. VOV’s Ha Ngan has the story.

(VOVworld) - Every Sunday afternoon, the Miracle Bus starts its trip around Hanoi to pick up 80 students, who are residents of several charity houses and social protection centers for orphans and poor children, before delivering them to the Korean International School, where the miracle of music is about to happen.

(VOVworld) - Viet Nam is home to 54 ethnic groups, each with its own customs and traditions. Those groups have created a variety of traditional musical instruments, which have played an important role in Vietnamese people’s lives. The many types of musical instruments found in Vietnam include "monochord zither", "moon-shaped two-string lute", and “pear-shaped lute with four strings”. One of the best-known musical instruments is the Đàn Tranh or 16-string Zither.

(VOVworld) - In woodblock carved paintings, a design or picture is carved into a block of wood, then printed onto a sheet of paper or other special materials. Tran Nguyen Dan is one of the very few woodblock painters who has remained dedicated to this art form for nearly half a century. On this week’s Sunday Show, we’ll tell you the story of this elderly passionate artist.

(VOVworld) - Stamp collecting is one of the world’s most popular hobbies thanks to its affordability, educational benefits, and historical value. For many collectors, philately is an art, a passion, a way to communicate, and more. Now when people communicate with each other via the Internet, are these stamps still attractive? Let's find out more with Thu Ly about the history of stamps and stamp collecting hobby in Vietnam.

(VOVworld) - The Vietnamese bamboo flute has long been one of the most popular wind instruments, containing the essence of Vietnamese music. The moody sound it produces has signified the spiritual life of the Vietnamese people since long ago. Currently, the bamboo flute remains a prominent musical instrument performed solo or together with other instruments in traditional Vietnamese orchestras as well as in modern music.

(VOVworld) – Hello and welcome to VOV’s Sunday Show, our biggest show of the week, featuring Vietnam’s traditional culture and beautiful landscapes.