Typical house of the Gie Trieng

Typical house of the Gie Trieng

(VOVWORLD) - The Central Highlands province of Kon Tum is inhabited by 6 indigenous ethnic minorities, including the Giẻ Triêng. Clustering mainly in Ngọc Hoi and Dak Glei district, the Gie...
Unique longhouse in the Central Highlands

Unique longhouse in the Central Highlands

(VOVWORLD) -For ethnic groups in the Central Highlands, along with gongs, longhouses are their culture, their origin, and their soul. The longhouse is, for all villagers, a venue for ceremonies, worship rituals...
White Thai celebrate Xip xi Festival

White Thai celebrate Xip xi Festival

(VOVWORLD) - The White Thai people in Phu Yen district, Son La province, celebrate Xip xi Festival last Saturday with twice the happiness as the Festival is honored as a national...
Tay, Nung people’s ceremony to thank the buffalo

Tay, Nung people’s ceremony to thank the buffalo

(VOVWORLD) - After transplanting rice seedlings, the Tay and Nung ethnic minority people organize a ceremony to thank the buffalos for helping them plow rice fields. It’s also a special family get...
Hanoi cherishes Bach Diep lotus

Hanoi cherishes Bach Diep lotus

(VOVWORLD) - The lotus flower has long held a special place in the hearts of the Vietnamese people. It is a symbol of purity, serenity, beauty, and aspiration to grow. But Hanoi’s lotus...
Gong worship ritual of the K’Ho in Lam Dong

Gong worship ritual of the K’Ho in Lam Dong

(VOVWORLD) - Ethnic groups in the Central Highlands consider the gong a sacred musical instrument which embodies the God spirit. The gongs are associated with community ceremonies. K’Ho people...
Unique clothing of the Red Dao women

Unique clothing of the Red Dao women

(VOVWORLD) - The Red Dao women in Cao Bang province wear indigo clothes adorned with colorful embroidered images. Red, the dominant color of their clothes, distinguishes them from other groups. The clothes of...
Geneva Agreement: Valuable lessons on diplomatic arts

Geneva Agreement: Valuable lessons on diplomatic arts

(VOVWORLD) - Alongside the historic victory of Dien Bien Phu, the signing of the Geneva Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities 70 years ago, on July 21, 1954, established Vietnamese diplomacy on the international stage....
Sobremesa: After-meal Spanish tradition

Sobremesa: After-meal Spanish tradition

(VOVWORLD) - Welcome to Spain, where dinner starts at 9 pm, and by the time everybody gets up from the dining table, it’s the next morning. The definition of a perfect meal, to...
The Art of Moroccan Tea Drinking

The Art of Moroccan Tea Drinking

(VOVWORLD) - Tea has, for centuries, been an indispensable part of the Moroccans’ everyday culture. Not only is tea a drink to quench the thirst, but it is also a symbol of...
Twinning ceremony of the E De

Twinning ceremony of the E De

(VOVWORLD) - The Ede ethnic minority people of Vietnam’s Central Highlands have preserved many of their ancient customs and traditions. Their Brotherhood Ceremony is a ritual of profound spiritual meaning and...