The Ede ethnic group

The Ede ethnic group

(VOVworld) – The Ede ethnic group live mostly in Vietnam’s central and central highlands region. Their traces are reflected in epics, architecture, fine arts and folklore. Ede families are still...
Vietnamese garden market in Washington DC

Vietnamese garden market in Washington DC

(VOVworld) – Every overseas Vietnamese in Washington DC must have visited or at least heard of the garden market. This is a place where they can buy a variety of Vietnamese vegetables such as morning glory...
Wednesday October 23, 2013

Wednesday October 23, 2013

A: First on our show today, we’d like to say hello to Mohamad Shamim from Keralam State of India. This week, we received several emails and letters from Shamim,...
Vo Nguyen Giap, a talented general

Vo Nguyen Giap, a talented general

(VOVworld) – Former Commander-in-chief, General Vo Nguyen Giap was one of the most renowned generals in the world. The legendary general has passed away yet stories about him will...
Visiting Quang Trung museum in Binh Dinh

Visiting Quang Trung museum in Binh Dinh

VOVworld) - Located in the southern part of the central region, Binh Dinh province is not only known as the land of Vietnamese traditional martial arts but also the birthplace of King Quang...
Traditional attire of the Brau people

Traditional attire of the Brau people

(VOVworld) – Living in the culture-rich Central Highlands, the Brau people have formed their unique customs and culture, including traditional attire
Tet and narcissus

Tet and narcissus

(VOVworld) - When spring comes, in addition to pink peaches and yellow apricots, charming narcissuses add more color to the spring picture and excite the Tet atmosphere. The elegance, nobility and light...
"Xam tau dien"- street art of Hanoi

"Xam tau dien"- street art of Hanoi

(VOVworld)- Xam singing known as streetcar singing appeared in the north of Vietnam long ago. In Hanoi, there’s a unique style of Xam singing, called Xam tau dien, which was performed on trams or streetcars by mostly...
Cheo Tau –Folk singing while rowing

Cheo Tau –Folk singing while rowing

(VOVworld)-The unique folk art of Cheo Tau- a form of traditional singing performed on a row boat remains popular in Tan Hoi commune on the outskirts of Hanoi. Now 6...
Love for Hanoi and its ancient dances

Love for Hanoi and its ancient dances

(VOVworld) - Thang Long – Hanoi ancient dances is the elaborate combination of many cultures, which was an essential folk art in the daily life of the capital city’s dwellers. Ancient dances have disappeared from...
Vietnam’s traditional silk painting

Vietnam’s traditional silk painting

(VOVworld)- Silk painting is a popular form of art in several Asian countries including China, Japan and Vietnam. With creativity and skillfulness, Vietnamese artists have created uniquely beautiful paintings featuring Vietnamese traditional...
October 03, 2012

October 03, 2012

We were happy to hear last week that most of our listeners had received the QSL cards and gift packages we sent
Explore Ho Dynasty Citadel

Explore Ho Dynasty Citadel

(VOVworld) - An official ceremony to receive UNESCO certificate, declaring the Ho Dynasty Citadel as a World Cultural Heritage site will take place in the central province of Thanh Hoa this Saturday. After...
April 04, 2012

April 04, 2012

A. April has brought us bright sunshine that lasts all day. It feels great to be with you again here on Radio the Voice of Vietnam after our long holiday commemorating the...