Kim Bong carpentry village

Kim Bong carpentry village

(VOV) - The Kim Bong carpentry village is a popular site in the ancient town of Hoi An. The village was founded in the 15th century by a migrant from Thanh...
Rural culture in Phu Luu village

Rural culture in Phu Luu village

(VOVworld) – Phu Luu, a village in Bac Ninh province, is home to many historical relics sites. The area has been urbanized, yet still retains cultural traditions
Hoi An-Japan cultural exchange concludes

Hoi An-Japan cultural exchange concludes

(VOVworld) – A 3-day festival featuring culture of Hoi An and Japan has just concluded in the Bridge Pagoda, Hoi An city. The festival began with a guitar concert by artists...
Cham matriarchy

Cham matriarchy

(VOVworld) – The Cham Balamon and Cham Bani ethnic groups are matriarchal
Celebrations of 7th full-moon festival

Celebrations of 7th full-moon festival

VOVworld) - Activities to celebrate the Vu Lan or the 7th full moon festival, one of the biggest festivals in Vietnam according to Buddhism, are underway across the country
"5 in 1" class on Song Tu Tay Island

"5 in 1" class on Song Tu Tay Island

(VOVworld) - Song Tu Tay is a large island in the north of Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago, which belongs to Khanh Hoa province. On the island, there is a class of seven students...
Changes in Tra Vinh rural areas

Changes in Tra Vinh rural areas

(VOVworld) – Two years ago, the southern province of Tra Vinh piloted the new rural development program in My Long Nam commune and then replicated the model to 17 other communes. So...
Vietnam-Arsenal friendly match kicks off

Vietnam-Arsenal friendly match kicks off

(VOVworld) – A friendly match between the UK’s Arsenal football club and the national Vietnamese squad took place Wednesday at My Dinh National Stadium. This is the most notable activity...
Kids playing music in Doi pagoda

Kids playing music in Doi pagoda

(VOVworld)- Located 3 km southeast of Soc Trang city, Doi (Bat) pagoda, also known as Mahatup and Ma Toc pagoda, is one of the most outstanding architectural complexes of Buddhist pagodas in southern...
Visiting Yen Tu pagoda

Visiting Yen Tu pagoda

(VOVworld)- The Yen Tu historical site stretches 20 km along Phuong Dong and Yen Cong communes in Uong Bi town of Quang Ninh province. Nestled in the magnificent landscape, Yen Tu mountain is famous for...
Water Puppetry – Folklore theatre of the Viet people

Water Puppetry – Folklore theatre of the Viet people

(VOVworld) – The uniqueness of Viet folklore is reflected in folksongs combined with performance such as cheo (popular opera), tuong (classical drama) and water puppetry. On today’s edition of Colorful Vietnam –...
Various activities mark Buddha’s 2557 birthday

Various activities mark Buddha’s 2557 birthday

(VOVworld) – Buddhist monks, nuns, and followers nationwide are to celebrate the Vesak or Buddha’s birthday on Friday. An array of activities has been held in recent days to pray for peace...
Wednesday May 15, 2013

Wednesday May 15, 2013

Scorching summer days have finally come to Vietnam’s northern and central regions. The temperature ranges from 27DC at night to 37DC during the day. I think the temperature in...
Structure of traditional Viet village

Structure of traditional Viet village

(VOVworld) – The traditional Viet village is associated with a river dyke, a village gate, banyan trees, a water well, orchards, and fish ponds. This structure fits Viet rice farming...