Seeking solutions to the migrant crisis

Seeking solutions to the migrant crisis

(VOVworld) – In 2015, the world saw a record number of people fleeing their countries because of political instability, war, and poverty. Emergency meetings were convened and solutions were put forward, but...
World leaders read 2016 New Year addresses

World leaders read 2016 New Year addresses

(VOVworld) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on Germans not to be divided and be united to reject anti-foreigner sentiment. In her New Year address on Thursday, Ms. Angela Merkel...
The Khmer in Vietnam

The Khmer in Vietnam

(VOVworld) – Vietnam has 1.3 million Khmer people living in the southern provinces of Tra Vinh, Soc Trang, Kien Giang, An Giang, Bac Lieu, Can Tho, and Vinh Long. The Khmer do farm work, fish,...
Tug-of-war becomes world heritage

Tug-of-war becomes world heritage

(VOVworld) - Vietnam’s folk game tug-of-war and its ritual was recognized as a multinational project for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO at the 10th session of...
Wednesday, December 1, 2015

Wednesday, December 1, 2015

The traditional Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important ceremonies in Vietnamese culture with influences from Confucian and Buddhist ideologies. It is a significant day not only for the couple involved...