Ca Tru – ceremonial singing

Ca Tru – ceremonial singing

(VOVworld)- Vietnam’s Ca Tru ceremonial singing was recognized by UNESCO in 2009 as an intangible cultural heritage in urgent need of protection. Over the past five years, Vietnam has...
Wednesday June 25, 2014

Wednesday June 25, 2014

A: We have gotten a lot of good feedback on the quality of our broadcast to many countries. Conor Farrell of Ireland said “I’m delighted to report that I listened to VOV on 9730...
Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Over the past week, we have received a lot of letters and emails from listeners around the world. Many said they have closely followed news reports on recent developments in...
Wednesday May 28, 2014

Wednesday May 28, 2014

(VOVworld) - Foreigners preparing to visit Vietnam frequently ask about transportation. We have some suggestions for getting around. This is in response to a question from Indian listener Jayanta Chakrabarty about public...
Wednesday May 14, 2014

Wednesday May 14, 2014

(VOVworld) - Let’s begin with two listeners’ requests to be recruited as VOV shortwave observers. Professor Ashraful Islam of Bangladesh wrote: “I’m a Dx’er and regular listener to most of...
Hanoi Heritage Club honors youth cultural values

Hanoi Heritage Club honors youth cultural values

(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...
Kites soar over Hue skies

Kites soar over Hue skies

(VOVworld) - Hundreds of people gathered in the former imperial city Hue on April 13 to enjoy a good old fashioned kite fly and the thrill of watching kites dive, careen, twirl and spin through...
“Non ba tam” club preserves folk melodies

“Non ba tam” club preserves folk melodies

(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...
Charming Hue singing

Charming Hue singing

(VOVworld)-With passionate and romantic melodies, Hue singing is one of three musical genres that inspired patriotism among VOV listeners during Vietnam’s resistance war against American aggressors. Tran Ngoc Bich, Mong...
Wednesday, April 9 2014

Wednesday, April 9 2014

Today, according to the lunar calendar, is the 10th day of March, when Vietnamese people celebrate the death anniversary of the Hung Kings, the founders of the nation. Festive activities...
Duong Van Thu, prominent youth union leader

Duong Van Thu, prominent youth union leader

(VOVworld) – Youth Union Secretary Duong Van Thu is head of a youth club helping people in Tan Linh commune, Yen Bai province develop the local economy. Thu’s innovative...
Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

(VOVworld) - Rana Dewan Rafiqul of Bangladesh wrote to VOV: “I enjoy your programs because they are like a window on all that happens in your country. Your radio station is...