Chầu văn - Vietnamese ritual singing

Chầu văn - Vietnamese ritual singing

(VOVworld) - Chầu văn is a Vietnamese form of ritual singing. Chầu means supplication, văn means literature. Chầu văn is a highly rhythmic form of singing that often accompanies “hau dong” (mediumship)...
White House slowdowns in TPP issue

White House slowdowns in TPP issue

(VOVworld)- The US House voted 236 to 189 on Wednesday to give itself six more weeks for a second vote on rule change on Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), one part of a trade package, called...
Draft amended Civil Procedure Code debated

Draft amended Civil Procedure Code debated

(VOVworld) – On Monday the National Assembly discussed amendments to the Civil Procedure Code which is said to have concretized many regulations of the 2013 Constitution and the Law on...
Egypt promotes national reconciliation in Palestine

Egypt promotes national reconciliation in Palestine

(VOVworld) - Cairo has been working to renew talks toward reconciliation between the rival Palestinian groups Hamas and Fatah, which remain deeply divided despite being partners in a nominal unity government
Summer, call of the sea

Summer, call of the sea

(VOVworld) – In the scorching summer, there’s nothing more interesting than playing freely at the seaside. Beaches such as Co To, Cat Ba, and Do Son in the north, Sam Son, Cua Lo,...
Activities to mark Buddha’s 2,559th birth anniversary

Activities to mark Buddha’s 2,559th birth anniversary

(VOVworld) – Various activities have been held across Vietnam to celebrate Buddha’ 2,559th birthday. (VOVworld) – Various activities have been held across Vietnam to celebrate Buddha’ 2,559th birthday. (VOVworld) – Various activities have been held...
Weddings among the Van Kieu

Weddings among the Van Kieu

(VOVworld) - Among the Van Kieu a wedding is an important event not only for the two families but for the whole village. After a period of dating, the boy and girl...
Argentinean media hail Son Doong beauty

Argentinean media hail Son Doong beauty

(VOVworld) – Clarin, the most popular online newspaper in Argentina, has posted an article and a 6-minute video clip praising the amazing beauty of Son Doong cave in Vietnam’s Quang...
Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

A: This week we received a postal entry to VOV’s contest “What do you know about Vietnam?” from SB Sharma of India. It is beautifully illustrated with photos that...
Van Kieu ethnic group

Van Kieu ethnic group

(VOVworld) – The Van Kieu group live mainly in Huong Hoa and Dakrong commune and Lao Bao township. The Van Kieu are also called Tri, Khua, Ma Coong, and Bru. During...