A classroom on Tri An hydropower reservoir

A classroom on Tri An hydropower reservoir

(VOVWORLD) - The children residing on a floating village on the Tri An hydropower reservoir, Dong Nai province, often don’t go to school on the mainland. Some years ago, a...
Nom pagoda typifies Vietnamese culture

Nom pagoda typifies Vietnamese culture

(VOVWORLD) - Nom pagoda in Dai Dong commune, Hung Yen province, embodies the charm of Vietnamese culture. Located only thirty kilometers from Hanoi, the pagoda is a popular destination for pilgrims...
Wednesday August 15, 2018

Wednesday August 15, 2018

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Dum singing of the Muong

Dum singing of the Muong

(VOVWORLD) - The Muong are the fourth-largest of Viet Nam’s 54 ethnic groups. The Muong people inhabit Vietnam’s northern mountains, mainly in Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa province, where...
Buddhists raise 30 million USD for charity

Buddhists raise 30 million USD for charity

(VOVWORLD) -Vietnamese Buddhist dignitaries and followers have raised nearly 30 million USD to help disadvantaged people, according to a meeting of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha on Tuesday
New funicular up Sa Pa mountain launched

New funicular up Sa Pa mountain launched

(VOVWORLD) - Launched 3 months ago, the Muong Hoa funicular connects Sa Pa city to Mount Fansipan in Lao Cai province. The longest and mosy advanced funicular railway in Vietnam...
Doi Tam village and the art of drum making

Doi Tam village and the art of drum making

(VOVWORLD) - In Vietnam, drums are a traditional instrument at festivals and weddings. They are also used to announce arrivals to the community, signal when school starts or ends, and accompany musical performances. Depending on...