Ashiq, a syncretic art form of Azerbaijan

Ashiq, a syncretic art form of Azerbaijan

(VOVWORLD) - Azerbaijan has had, to date, 19 Intangible Cultural Heritages of Humanity recognized by UNESCO. One of themp is the art of ashiq, which was recognized in 2009....
Khap Thai – folk singing of the ethnic Thai

Khap Thai – folk singing of the ethnic Thai

(VOVWORLD) - Khap Thai are folk songs and romantic tunes of the Thai ethnic minority group in Vietnam which have been handed through generations verbally or in written form. Khap is...
Keng loóng, traditional dance of Thai people

Keng loóng, traditional dance of Thai people

(VOVWORLD) - Keng loóng dancing is an indispensable part of the lives and festive events of Thai ethnic people in Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province. When Thai villages conduct community tourism...
Brilliant clothes of Pa Then women

Brilliant clothes of Pa Then women

(VOVWORLD) - The Pa Then is one of the 14 ethnic groups in Vietnam with a population of fewer than 10,000. They live mainly in Bac Quang and Quang Binh district of...
Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day celebrated

Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day celebrated

(VOVWORLD) - Events are taking place across the country to commemorate Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day on November 23, showcasing the rich tapestry of Vietnamese culture to locals and foreign tourists
Imprints of Van Cao in Vietnam’s art

Imprints of Van Cao in Vietnam’s art

(VOVWORLD) - Van Cao (1923-1995) was a versatile artist celebrated as a legend in Vietnamese literature and art of the 20th century, excelling in music, poetry, and painting. Across every domain...
Hokkaido festival opens in Quang Ninh province

Hokkaido festival opens in Quang Ninh province

(VOVWORLD) - The 2023 Hokkaido Festival opened in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province, on Friday with the theme "Quang Ninh - Hokkaido: rich cultural integration". This is one of the major...