Beijing's traditional house siheyuan

Beijing's traditional house siheyuan

(VOVWORLD) - Siheyuan, a word that means “quadrangle” in Chinese, refers to a traditional Chinese compound. For 2,000 years, the quadrangular compound has been considered a template for Chinese architecture. In...
Wednesday December 29, 2021

Wednesday December 29, 2021

(VOVWORLD) - We’re entering the final week of 2021, the second year that people around the world have struggled with COVID-19, which has affected all aspects of our lives
Hutong, cultural features familiar to Beijingers

Hutong, cultural features familiar to Beijingers

(VOVWORLD) - Surrounding the imposing and world-famous Beijing architectural landmarks like the Forbidden City and the Old Summer Palace are hutong, narrow streets or alleys, closely linked to the life of commoners in...
Wholehearted Buddhist nun in charity work

Wholehearted Buddhist nun in charity work

(VOVWORLD) - Buddhist nun Thich Nu Lien Tam of Buu Tam pagoda in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang, is active in charity work. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she...
Life improved in Phieng Cai hamlet, Son La province

Life improved in Phieng Cai hamlet, Son La province

(VOVWORLD) - Border communes in Phieng Cai hamlet, home to Mong ethnic people, in Moc Chau district, Son La province, have greatly changed. These days they have a variety of services, shops, and even high-rise...
Special volunteers on the COVID-19 frontlines

Special volunteers on the COVID-19 frontlines

(VOVWORLD) - People who have recovered from the coronavirus in Ho Chi Minh City have registered to become volunteers. After recovering, they have antibodies against the virus and empathize with the physical and mental...
Army mobilized to help HCM city fight COVID-19

Army mobilized to help HCM city fight COVID-19

(VOVWORLD) - The Ministry of Defense has mobilized military officers and soldiers to help people in HCM City and other southern localities fight COVID-19. Their prompt engagement has helped the...