Doi pagoda of the Khmer

Doi pagoda of the Khmer

(VOVworld) – There are about 600 Khmer Theravada pagodas in the Mekong Delta. Doi, which means Bat in English, is one of the most beautiful pagodas with typical Khmer architecture. Doi...
The Great British Pub

The Great British Pub

(VOVworld) - Renowned worldwide, the great British pub is not just a place to drink beer, wine, cider, or even something a little bit stronger, it is a unique social center, very often...
Typical architecture of Khmer pagodas

Typical architecture of Khmer pagodas

(VOVworld) – People who visit Khmer villages in the Mekong Delta are impressed by the high towers and curved roofs surrounded by palm trees of the pagodas. The 600 Khmer...
Pagodas of the Khmer

Pagodas of the Khmer

(VOVworld) – The Khmer are Buddhist followers and they build pagodas wherever they live. Pagoda is not purely a religious place but also a school for children and a venue for people...
Belgian beer- the taste of Belgium

Belgian beer- the taste of Belgium

(VOVworld) - Have you ever seen someone take a sip of beer and say: “That tastes Belgian!”, and when you take a sip of the same beer, you instantly know what they’re talking about? What is...
The Khmer in Vietnam

The Khmer in Vietnam

(VOVworld) – Vietnam has 1.3 million Khmer people living in the southern provinces of Tra Vinh, Soc Trang, Kien Giang, An Giang, Bac Lieu, Can Tho, and Vinh Long. The Khmer do farm work, fish,...
An objective view of Vietnam’s religion is needed

An objective view of Vietnam’s religion is needed

(VOVworld)- The US Department of State’s 2014 Report on International Religious Freedom released on October 14th quoted misinformation that Vietnam limits freedom of religion and belief. It advised the US...
Wednesday August 26, 2015

Wednesday August 26, 2015

(VOVworld) - I’m reading an interesting letter from 61-year-old Lauri Niemi of Finland. He lives in a Helsinki surburb called Laajasalo, which actually is an island in the Gulf of Finland. “This is a...
Hue pagoda typifies Hue architecture

Hue pagoda typifies Hue architecture

(VOVworld)- Hue’s imperial citadel attracts tourists because of its royal relics and beauty. Hue is also famous for more than 100 pagodas, many of them built in the 17th century such as...
Wednesday July 14, 2015

Wednesday July 14, 2015

(VOVworld) - The contest “What do you know about Vietnam?” has closed. On the June 30 deadline, we received from John Rutledge of China; Muhammad Ibrar, Abiha Fatima, and Hamad Kiani of Pakistan; Saroj Bharti, Soumya Bhattacharjee,...
Vocational training at a Buddhist pagoda

Vocational training at a Buddhist pagoda

(VOVworld) - Kom Pong Chray Pagoda, also known as Hang Pagoda, in Chau Thanh district, Tra Vinh province, is famous for its traditional Khmer Theravada Buddhist architecture. But it is becoming equally well...
Tour of famous pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City

Tour of famous pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City

(VOVworld)- Ho Chi Minh City is famous for its impressive architecture which includes some beautiful pagodas that exemplify the Oriental architectural style. Over the centuries, these pagodas have been popular...
Activities to mark Buddha’s 2,559th birth anniversary

Activities to mark Buddha’s 2,559th birth anniversary

(VOVworld) – Various activities have been held across Vietnam to celebrate Buddha’ 2,559th birthday. (VOVworld) – Various activities have been held across Vietnam to celebrate Buddha’ 2,559th birthday. (VOVworld) – Various activities have been held...