08/10/2019
Rock stilt houses of Tay ethnic people in Cao Bang province
(VOVWORLD) - Khuoi Ky village in Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province, is famous for its stilt houses built of rocks and its tradition of worshipping the Rock God.
Colorful Vietnam-Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups
01/10/2019
Weaving – traditional craft of Tay ethnic minority
(VOVWORLD) - Brocades are typical weaving and sewing products of the Tay people in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang. They are well-known for their colorful patterns which have been passed from generation to generation. The craft is most active in Phu Ngoc commune, Ha Quang district.
24/09/2019
Sour pork – specialty of Muong ethnic minority in Phu Tho province
(VOVWORLD) - Sour pork is a specialty of the Muong ethnic minority living in Thanh Son district, Phu Tho province, in Vietnam’s northern midland. This is the mainstay of the Muong people’s Lunar New Year feast.
16/09/2019
Fire dance of Red Dao in Dien Bien province
(VOVWORLD) - Dien Bien province is home to about 6,000 Dao people of the Red Dao, Dao Quan Chet, and Dao Khau branches. The Dao observe many religious and cultural ceremonies and festivals. Worthy of note is their Fire Dance Festival. Today VOV will spotlight the fire dance of the Red Dao in Huoi Sau hamlet, Nam Pho district.
10/09/2019
“Ta dieu”, a religious symbol of the Thai
(VOVWORLD) - The Thai in Son La province have many cultural and ritual customs. Planting or hanging Ta dieu is a typical rite which has been handed down from generation to generation.
02/09/2019
Red Dao observe Day for Thunderbolt Deity
(VOVWORLD) - The Red Dao have many observances throughout the year, such as abstention day after the Forest Worship on the first day of a New Year and Days of the Wind and Thunderbolt Deities. Let’s explore what the Red Dao do on the Day for the Thunderbolt Deity.
27/08/2019
Xip Xi Festival of the White Thai
(VOVWORLD) - The White Thai ethnic minority celebrate their Xip Xi Festival on the 14th day of the 7th lunar month in the leisure time before the fall harvest.
20/08/2019
Traditional costumes of the Lu ethnic minority
(VOVWORLD) - The Lu ethnic minority of Lai Chau province have long earned their living by growing cotton, raising silkworms, spinning thread and weaving fabrics. The colorful patterns on their clothes depict trees, plants, and flowers to adorn Lu women’s beauty. Lu women still weave, embroider, and sew turbans, blouses, skirts and belts, preserving a long standing cultural tradition.
13/08/2019
Stick puppetry of the Tay
(VOVWORLD) - The Tay often stage stick puppetry at their New Year’s celebration and also at the Going to the Field Festival, a custom that has existed for more than 200 years. Stick puppetry shows draw materials from the daily lives of the villagers, and are done in the interest of entertainment, their wishes for a peaceful year and bumper crop, and to honor the academic achievements of certain villagers.
06/08/2019
Silver in the life of Thai people
(VOVWORLD) - The Thai people living in Vietnam’s northwestern region highly treasure silver. They use and gift silver jewelry and products at important events such as weddings and religious ceremonies.
