Colorful Vietnam-Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups

18/07/2022

Traditional houses of the M’Nong

(VOVWORLD) - In the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong the traditional cultures of several ethnic minorities, including the M'Nong, converge. The M'Nong, one of the oldest ethnic groups in this region, continue to preserve their customs, festivals, lifestyle, and traditional long house.

Traditional houses of the M’Nong
12/07/2022

Giay cake – a unique wedding offering of the Tay

(VOVWORLD) - Ethnic groups in each region of Vietnam have their own wedding customs reflecting their unique cultural identity. For the Tay ethnic group in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang, Banh Giay – round, sticky rice cakes, are indispensable along with areca nut, betel leaves, tea, wine, steamed sticky rice, and chicken.

Giay cake – a unique wedding offering of the Tay
04/07/2022

Binh Dinh province preserves ethnic cultures

(VOVWORLD) - Binh Dinh province is the home of many ethnic groups. The most populous groups are the Ba Na, the Chăm, and the H’rê. Each ethnic group í working to preserve and promote their cultural uniqueness.

Binh Dinh province preserves ethnic cultures
28/06/2022

Co Tu people preserve traditional weaving

(VOVWORLD) - The Co Tu ethnic minority people in central Quang Nam province are good at wood carving, decorating Guol community houses, knitting brocade fabric, and weaving bamboo products. In remote mountain villages, besides farm work many families earn extra income frombamboo products.

Co Tu people preserve traditional weaving
16/06/2022

Bell dance, a scared ritual performance ritual of the Dao Tien

(VOVWORLD) - Bell dance is a sacred performance in religious rites of the Dao Tien ethnic minority in Van Ho district, Son La province. The Dao Tien have preserved the bell dance from generation to generation as an indispensable feature of their cultural life.

Bell dance, a scared ritual performance ritual of the Dao Tien
06/06/2022

Filial piety ceremony of the Raglai people

(VOVWORLD) - The filial piety ceremony for parents is a unique ritual practiced by the Raglai people in Bai Ai district in the central province of Ninh Thuan. The ritual demonstrates the profound life philosophy of the Raglai people, which children must perform while their parents are still alive.

Filial piety ceremony of the Raglai people
16/05/2022

Paper-cut pictures of the Nung Din

(VOVWORLD) - Paper cutting is an age-old art of the Nung Din ethnic minority in Muong Khuong district, Lao Cai province. It has been recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. Paper cutting requires meticulousness and precision to create delicate art products for Nung Din funeral rituals.

Paper-cut pictures of the Nung Din
09/05/2022

Ede brocade tells new story

(VOVWORLD) - Brocade weaving has been revitalized in many hamlets in the Central Highland province of Dak Lak which helps preserve traditional culture and contributes to the local economy. Ede women have creatively combined traditional brocade characteristics and new materials to diversify their products and supplement their income.

Ede brocade tells new story
05/05/2022

Then in cultural life of the Tay, Nung

(VOVWORLD) - Then is an age-old form of cultural and religious practice of the Tay and Nung ethnic minority people of Vietnam. Experiencing many ups and downs through history and cultural exchanges, Then still exists in the spiritual life of the Tay and Nung as a testament of the vitality of tradition.

Then in cultural life of the Tay, Nung