Mother-of-pearl inlay of Chuyen My village

Mother-of-pearl inlay of Chuyen My village

(VOVWORLD) - Chuyen My village on the outskirts of Hanoi is famous for mother-of-pearl inlays. Of all the seven hamlets practice the traditional craft, Chuon Ngo has the oldest pearl inlay...
Wednesday August 15, 2018

Wednesday August 15, 2018

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Wednesday August 8, 2018

Wednesday August 8, 2018

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Hue festival honors ritual singing

Hue festival honors ritual singing

(VOVWORLD) - The national ritual singing (Hat Van) festival took place in Thua Thien-Hue province in late April as part of the 2018 Hue Festival. The event promotes the traditional singing accompanying...
South Korea slashes working hours

South Korea slashes working hours

(VOVWORLD) - South Korea wants to reduce weekend work at administrative agencies. There has been growing criticism from Koreans who lack a healthy work-leisure balance. A state employee reportedly died...
Hanoi hosts annual orchid festival

Hanoi hosts annual orchid festival

(VOVWORLD) - The Hanoi Orchid Festival has become an annual event in Hanoi when spring comes. This year the festival took place at the communal house of Van Phuc village in...
Kitchen Gods honored ahead of Tet celebrations

Kitchen Gods honored ahead of Tet celebrations

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnamese people believe that in the kitchen of every family there are three Gods, who are responsible for watching over all household affairs. On the 23rd day of the last...
Nguyet Ang, proud village of doctors

Nguyet Ang, proud village of doctors

(VOVWORLD) - Nguyet Ang village in Hanoi’s outlying Thanh Tri district is home to many talents who have contributed greatly to the nation. Ta Thanh Oai village and Nguyet Ang...
Vietnamese Pomelo sweet soup

Vietnamese Pomelo sweet soup

(VOVWORLD) - A pomelo is such a great summertime treat. But after devouring the flesh, most of us don't think twice before tossing the white skin, the part that sits between the flesh and the...