Bac Giang promotes Yen Tu religious tours

Bac Giang promotes Yen Tu religious tours

(VOVWORLD) -The holy West Yen Tu covers Yen Dung, Luc Nam, Luc Ngan, and Son Dong district in Bac Giang province. The area contains many historical and cultural relic sites related...
Hang pagoda on Ly Son island

Hang pagoda on Ly Son island

(VOVWORLD) - Ly Son is one of the most beautiful islands in Quang Ngai province. Blessed by nature, the island has several scenic spots. In this week’s Discovery Vietnam, we...
An Giang tourism month kicks off

An Giang tourism month kicks off

(VOVWORLD) - Visitors will have an opportunity to meet world-renowned chef Martin Ran and join a traditional festival of the Khmer people to honor their local tutelary goddess during a...
Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

(VOVWORLD) -This week,as usual, we received several interesting letters and emails from our listeners around the world. These messages encourage us to continue our shortwave broadcasts and improve our...
Pagoda and village culture

Pagoda and village culture

(VOVworld) – The Red River Delta is the cradle of the ancient Vietnamese wet rice civilization and culture. It is also the place where Buddhism was first introduced to Vietnam. Pagodas...
The unique Mother Goddess Worship of Vietnam

The unique Mother Goddess Worship of Vietnam

(VOVworld) – Mother Goddess worship, or Đạo Mẫu”, is very popular belief in an agriculture-based country like Vietnam, where farmers strongly depend on nature. When people are happy and joyful, they come to...
Buying luck at Vieng market

Buying luck at Vieng market

(VOVworld)- Vietnamese people in the Red River Delta believe in going to the market to pray for luck. From midnight of the 7th day to the morning of 8th day of...
Rooster in Vietnamese folklore

Rooster in Vietnamese folklore

(VOVworld) – The rooster is associated with Vietnam’s historical myths. From a domestic animal, rooster became a sacrifice that Vietnamese offer to the genies during the Lunar New Year festival....
Vietnam’s cultural identity affirmed globally

Vietnam’s cultural identity affirmed globally

(VOVworld)-Vietnam’s cultural identity is partly reflected in the cultural heritages recognized by UNESCO. Along with economic integration, Vietnam’s culture is being spread globally through these heritages
Wednesday January 25, 2017

Wednesday January 25, 2017

(VOVworld) - Vietnamese people are rushing to prepare for Tet, the Lunar New Year celebration, which will begin on Saturday. It is the most important holiday in Vietnam. Many people get...
Photo book shows off Vietnam heritage

Photo book shows off Vietnam heritage

(VOVworld)- Vietnamese photographer Nguyen A published on December 30 a photo book featuring 11 UNESCO-recognised Vietnamese cultural heritage practices