Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

A: First on our show today, we’d like to remind you that now you can listen to our English program on the internet at the same time as on shortwave...
Tay’s culture and belief

Tay’s culture and belief

(VOVworld) – With around 1.7 million people, the Tay are the biggest ethnic minority group in Vietnam. They live mainly in Vietnam’s northern and northwestern provinces - Cao Bang, Bac Can, Lang Son,...
Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

The traditional Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important ceremonies in Vietnamese culture with influence from Confucian and Buddhist ideologies. In Vietnam, as in many other countries, an engagement ceremony occurs from a week to...
Brocade weaving of the Bana

Brocade weaving of the Bana

(VOVworld) – The Bana have an aged-old tradition of brocade weaving. Their handmade products have elegant patterns and colors which reflect their rich culture and spiritual life
Wednesday November 19, 2014

Wednesday November 19, 2014

(VOVworld) - It’s getting colder in Hanoi as we are at the beginning of winter. The average temperature these days is 25DC during the day and 20DC at night. As the season changes, warm...
Wedding rituals of the Bana

Wedding rituals of the Bana

(VOVworld) –Wedding rituals and marriage are important in the life of the Bana. Although their wedding rituals have varied at different times and in different regions, some traditional features have...
Wednesday October 22, 2014

Wednesday October 22, 2014

(VOVworld) - First up we would like to inform you of a frequency change for our winter broadcast beginning October 26. Listeners in Europe, Central America and the Caribbean, and Eastern America...
Religious rituals of the Muong

Religious rituals of the Muong

(VOVworld) – The Muong in Hoa Binh worship their ancestors and practice polytheism. Shamans are respected people who perform religious rituals for families and the community. The Muong consider shamans messengers...
Doi calendar of the Muong

Doi calendar of the Muong

(VOVworld) – The Doi calendar, which once was used by all Muong branches, is now used only by shamans of the Muong Bi in Tan Lac district, Hoa Binh province
Scenario for climate change response in Vietnam

Scenario for climate change response in Vietnam

(VOVworld ) - Vietnam continues to be singled out as one of the world’s climate change hotspots. With its long coastline and low-lying deltas, researchers warn millions of people in the country...
The story of Thu “whiskers”

The story of Thu “whiskers”

(VOVworld) - He is a man who has both a humorous way of speaking and the keen sense of responsibility and discipline of one of Uncle Ho’s soldiers
Golden Voice- Tuyet Mai

Golden Voice- Tuyet Mai

(VOVworld)- Tuyet Mai was the first announcer of Radio the Voice of Vietnam having been honoured with the titles Emeritus Artist in 1984 and People’s Artist in 1993. She...
Interesting wedding ritual of the Muong

Interesting wedding ritual of the Muong

(VOVworld) – The Muong culture is expressed in the group’s lifestyle, customs, and beliefs. The wedding ritual of the Muong in Hoa Binh shapes the formation and development of the...
The Muong group and their typical culture

The Muong group and their typical culture

(VOVworld) – The Muong have a population of around 1 million who live mainly in northern provinces like Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa. The Muong culture is related to Hoa Binh...
Wednesday August 6, 2014

Wednesday August 6, 2014

(VOVworld) - I got an email from Abdelilah Boubchir of Algeria expressing his love for Vietnamese music, culture, heritage, and the way Vietnamese people maintain their authentic values. Abdelilah said he always...
 Wedding ceremony of the M’Nong

Wedding ceremony of the M’Nong

(VOVworld) – The M’Nong have maintained many unique customs and cultural values. The wedding ceremony is an important community event which embeds with the typical identities of the Central Highlanders