M’Nong people’s village gate worship ritual

M’Nong people’s village gate worship ritual

(VOVWORLD) - The M’Nong have lived in Dac Nong province for a very long time. They have created worship ceremonies to express their hopes and aspirations. Their worship of the village gate...
Wednesday November 7, 2018

Wednesday November 7, 2018

(VOVWORLD) - Some listeners in the US said they had to turn clocks back 1 hour on November 4. Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting the clocks forward 1 hour from...
Colorful costumes of ethnic women in Son La

Colorful costumes of ethnic women in Son La

(VOVWORLD) - Son La province has 18 ethnic groups living together despite their different customs and lifestyles. Traditional clothes are an important component of a culture, which identify ethnic groups and reflect their society...
Thai stilt house culture

Thai stilt house culture

(VOVWORLD) - The Thai, one of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, settle mainly in valleys near waterways which are suitable for growing wet rice and flax. The Thai live in stilt...
Japan’s Okonomiyaki pancake

Japan’s Okonomiyaki pancake

(VOVWORLD) - In every bite of Japanese Okonomiyaki you will savor its chewy, flavorful beef. The crisp texture of cabbage and a delicately sour mayonnaise sauce balance out the flavor of...
Wednesday June 20, 2018

Wednesday June 20, 2018

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Dak Lak tries to conserve its elephant herds

Dak Lak tries to conserve its elephant herds

(VOVWORLD) - In recent years, shrinking forests have reduced food and territory for elephants in Dak Lak province. Local authorities have tried a number of measures to revive local elephant herds
Saving Species project launched in Hanoi

Saving Species project launched in Hanoi

(VOVWORLD) - The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development launched the Saving Species project in Hanoi on Friday
Elephant procession festival in Phu Tho

Elephant procession festival in Phu Tho

(VOVWORLD) - Thanh Thuy district in Phu Tho province attracts tourists with its beautiful landscapes and unique wet rice civilization festivals. The Dao Xa elephant procession festival is one of the...
M’nong elephant worship

M’nong elephant worship

(VOVWORLD) -Among the ethnic groups of the Central Highlands, the M’nong are famous for capturing and taming elephants. The elephant, a big asset, plays an important role in their...