Wednesday November 29, 2023

Wednesday November 29, 2023

(VOVWORLD) - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas on some streets in Hanoi, as churches install nativity scenes and illuminate their exteriors with lights. Hotels, shops, and restaurants are displaying Santa...
130-year-old Hang Dau water tower has new look

130-year-old Hang Dau water tower has new look

(VOVWORLD) - Hang Dau water tower, one of the first water towers in Hanoi, stopped supplying water in 1960. Recently, some artists used installation art to ‘awaken’ this old structure. It is...
Vietnam increasing green seaport development

Vietnam increasing green seaport development

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam began piloting developing and connecting green seaports early this year as part of its logistics service chain before making it mandatory in 2030. Southeastern provinces and cities that...
Beeswax painting of ethnic groups

Beeswax painting of ethnic groups

(VOVWORLD) - Women of the Mong and Dao Tien ethnic minorities boast the traditional art of using beeswax to create sophisticated patterns on their costumes. They are seeking sustainable ways to...
Khmer pagodas in Soc Trang province

Khmer pagodas in Soc Trang province

(VOVWORLD) - The Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang is home to more than 200 pagodas of different ethnic groups, of which 92 are Khmer Theravada pagodas. The most typical Khmer pagodas are Doi (Bat)...
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