Pedestrian-only area to explore Hanoi

Pedestrian-only area to explore Hanoi

(VOVworld) – Hanoi opened the first pedestrian-only route from Hàng Đào, Hàng Ngang, and Hàng Đường street to Đồng Xuân market in 2004. Ten years later, route was expanded to Hàng Buồm, Mã Mây, Hàng...
The Nung’s singing

The Nung’s singing

(VOVworld) – Folk songs have been part of the Nung’s cultural treasure since days long past. The Nung consider singing folk songs a way to communicate and express their feelings...
Then singing of the Nung

Then singing of the Nung

(VOVworld) – Then singing, also called Lau Then, is a traditional kind of ritual singing of the Nung. Then singing reflects the Nung’s religious life as well as their cultural...
Religious freedom in Vietnam, an undeniable reality

Religious freedom in Vietnam, an undeniable reality

(VOVworld) – The US Department of State on August 10 released the 2015 International Religious Freedom Report, which judges other countries’ internal affairs. Although noting Vietnam’s positive action to safeguard freedom...
Belly dance movement in Hanoi

Belly dance movement in Hanoi

(VOVworld) – Belly dance, a Middle Eastern dance, has recently become popular in Vietnam. It not only helps women lose weight through different movements but also makes them feel more self...
Promoting the Cham culture

Promoting the Cham culture

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s Cham ethnic culture is being challenged by globalization and international integration. A recent workshop organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and An Giang province...