Sacred animals in Vietnamese culture and architecture

Sacred animals in Vietnamese culture and architecture

(VOVworld) – According to Vietnamese belief, the 4 sacred animals including the dragon, unicorn, tortoise and phoenix symbolize power, intellect, longevity and nobility. Probably, for this meaning, these animals have been...
Wednesday July 10, 2013

Wednesday July 10, 2013

A: This week we got emails from listeners who have not corresponded with us for a long time - Justin Jones of the US, Tjang Pak Ning of Indonesia, and Gerald...
Residential architecture of the Brau

Residential architecture of the Brau

(VOVworld) – Like many ethic minority groups in the Central Highlands, the Brau people attach importance to choosing land for building houses. A Brau village with a Rong communal house surrounded...
46th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting opens

46th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting opens

(VOVworld) – The annual 46th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM46) opened in Brunei on Sunday. In his opening speech, Crown Prince Mahamed Bolkia who is Brunei’s Foreign and Trade Minister...
Vietnam-Thailand joint statement

Vietnam-Thailand joint statement

(VOVworld) – Vietnam and Thailand on Wednesday issued a joint statement on the official visit to Thailand by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong
Wednesday June 26, 2013

Wednesday June 26, 2013

Since we launched the new feature “Colorful Vietnam, Vietnam’s 54 ethic groups”, we received a lot of positive feedback from listeners. Jorg-Clemens Hoffmann of Germany wrote in his reception report for the...
Kids playing music in Doi pagoda

Kids playing music in Doi pagoda

(VOVworld)- Located 3 km southeast of Soc Trang city, Doi (Bat) pagoda, also known as Mahatup and Ma Toc pagoda, is one of the most outstanding architectural complexes of Buddhist pagodas in southern...
Renewable energy for economic development

Renewable energy for economic development

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s geographical conditions are favorable for renewable energy such sources as the sun, wind and biomass. Being severely affected by climate change, Vietnam is seeking to use renewable...
Traditional handicrafts of Vietnam

Traditional handicrafts of Vietnam

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s traditional handicrafts are associated with wet rice civilization and craft villages and guilds. Handicrafts not only turn a profit but also reflect the customs and culture...
Mong Cai border market

Mong Cai border market

VOVworld) – Mong Cai is a border city in northern Vietnam. Visitors are inspired by its beautiful natural landscape, Tra Co beach, famous sites such as cape Sa Vy, the Tra Co communal...
Hanoi’s Jewelry Festival 2013

Hanoi’s Jewelry Festival 2013

(VOVworld)-Hanoi is famous for its Old Quarter, where each street is associated with a traditional craft. Many of these crafts are still practiced, reflecting cultural values typical of Hanoi. Last...
France Year in Vietnam begins

France Year in Vietnam begins

(VOV) - Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh and French Minister of Foreign Trade Nicole Bricq cut the red ribbon inaugurating the France Year in Vietnam at...
Bringing France closer to Vietnam

Bringing France closer to Vietnam

(VOVworld) - Several activities will be held during the French Year in Vietnam from April to the middle of 2014 and the Vietnamese Year in France in 2014 to mark the 40th anniversary...