Culture

13/09/2021

Quang Binh province preserves “Ho khoan” Le Thuy

(VOVWORLD) - “Ho khoan” Le Thuy, a genre of Vietnamese folk music from Le Thuy district, in the central province of Quang Binh, was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2017. Since then, local people have worked harder to keep “ho khoan” singing alive.

Quang Binh province preserves “Ho khoan” Le Thuy
07/09/2021

Bac Kan provincial club fuels love for ethnic Then melody

(VOVWORLD) - With 60 members of different ages, Sac Cham is the largest club for Then singing and playing the stringed musical instrument called the Tinh After 3 years since its establishment, the club has helped promote Then – the unique folk genre practiced by the Tay and Nung ethnic minority groups in Vietnam’s northeastern region.

Bac Kan provincial club fuels love for ethnic Then melody
30/08/2021

Historical autumn in the memories of songwriters

(VOVWORLD) - Revolutionary songs hold a special place in Vietnam’s musical history. Many songwriters including Nguyen Dinh Thi and Xuan Oanh have used music to reflect the country’s historical milestones.

Historical autumn in the memories of songwriters
24/08/2021

General Vo Nguyen Giap through the lenses of his exclusive photographer

(VOVWORLD) - As the exclusive photographer of General Vo Nguyen Giap for 20 years, Colonel Tran Hong took thousands of photos of the General in his daily life. Hong’s photos captured some beautiful moments and some very simple moments of this legendary general, who commanded the Vietnam People’s Army during a critical time in its history.

General Vo Nguyen Giap through the lenses of his exclusive photographer
16/08/2021

Back to the cradle of ancient Xoan melodies

(VOVWORLD) - Lai Len Temple in Kim Duc commune, in the northern province of Phu Tho is connected to the origin of Xoan singing. The villagers are doing all they can to preserve and promote the music genre, an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Back to the cradle of ancient Xoan melodies
09/08/2021

Wartime letters uphold humanitarian values

(VOVWORLD) - Quick notes and letters written on pelure paper were familiar to millions of Vietnamese families during the war. The letters express the emotions and revolutionary ideology of the soldiers and the affection of the people at home for those at the front. In peace time, the feelings of those wartime letters can still be felt.

Wartime letters uphold humanitarian values
24/07/2021

Documentary series “Vietnam in the Ho Chi Minh Era - A Television History”

(VOVWORLD) - A documentary entitled “Vietnam in the Ho Chi Minh Era – A Television History” has been developed and produced by the Nhan Dan (People) newspaper to mark ythe 90th anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam. The 90-episode series describes in detail Vietnam’s revolutionary history.

Documentary series “Vietnam in the Ho Chi Minh Era - A Television History”
13/07/2021

VOV Tay, Nung language programs

(VOVWORLD) - Tay and Nung language programs have been broadcast on the Voice of Vietnam for more than one year. The programs have gained great popularity among Tay and Nung ethnic minority groups in Vietnam.

VOV Tay, Nung language programs