Dich Vi village worships stone dog

Dich Vi village worships stone dog

(VOVWORLD) - For centuries the dog has been believed to bring good luck, blessings, and happiness to humans. At Dich Vi, a village not far from downtown Hanoi, a stone dog...
Bai Dinh Pagoda Festival opens

Bai Dinh Pagoda Festival opens

(VOVWORLD) -The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) on Wednesday hosted the augural ceremony of the Bai Dinh Pagoda Festival in the northern province of Ninh Binh, with the attendance of Deputy...
Four Sacred Animals dance through spring festivals

Four Sacred Animals dance through spring festivals

(VOVWORLD) - In Vietnamese belief, the 4 sacred animals - the dragon, the unicorn, the tortoise and the phoenix - symbolize luck and success. A traditional dance choreographed with the moves of these...
Venerable Thich Le Hieu, a kind-hearted monk

Venerable Thich Le Hieu, a kind-hearted monk

(VOVWORLD) - Venerable Thich Le Hieu of Van Duc pagoda in Binh Dai district, Ben Tre province, is known for his kindness and passion for charitable and social work. His pagoda...
Ancient Chuong pagoda

Ancient Chuong pagoda

(VOVWORLD) - Chuong (Bell) pagoda in Nhan Duc village, Hung Yen province, guards a number of precious historical relics. It is part of the Pho Hien Special National Relic Site
Buddhism accompanies national development

Buddhism accompanies national development

(VOVWORLD) -The 8th National Congress of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS), themed “wisdom, discipline, integration, and development” took place in Hanoi on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Congress reviewed Vietnamese...
Son Ca Lighthouse

Son Ca Lighthouse

(VOVWORLD) -Son Ca lighthouse is one of the most beautiful lighthouses on the Truong Sa archipelago. It navigates ships and maritime pilots at sea and also marks Vietnam’s territorial...
Wednesday October 25, 2017

Wednesday October 25, 2017

(VOVWORLD) - Hello and welcome to VOV’s Letter Box, a weekly feature dedicated to our listeners around the world
Hung Yen, an attractive destination

Hung Yen, an attractive destination

(VOVWORLD) - Hung Yen province, 60 km southeast of Hanoi, embraces a rich culture and age-old history with many relics and heritages. It’s also famous for specialties - longan, lotus seeds, honey,...