Culture

08/04/2016

Chu Dau pottery revival

(VOVworld)- The 500-year-old pottery village of Chu Dau in Hai Duong province is reviving, as a popular tourist destination.

Chu Dau pottery revival
01/04/2016

Hanoi’s Old Quarter

(VOVworld)- Hanoi's Old Quarter has a long history and represents the eternal soul of the city. Although the Old Quarter is often called the "36 Old Streets," there are actually more than 36 streets. In the 15th century, skilled craftsmen began migrating to the Old Quarter, and guilds were formed by craftsmen from the same village.

Hanoi’s Old Quarter
23/03/2016

Crowdfunding to promote Vietnamese culture

(VOVworld)- Crowdfunded projects promoting Vietnamese arts and culture have become more popular. The projects have enabled Vietnamese artists to realize their passion and find outlets for their work.

Crowdfunding to promote Vietnamese culture
18/03/2016

Works depicting love for the national sea and islands

(VOVworld)- The sea and islands are an endless source of inspiration for Vietnamese artists, writers, painters, and composers. The Mekong River Delta Arts and Literature Association has recently promoted works depicting the love for the national sea and islands by southern composers, painters, and writers.

Works depicting love for the national sea and islands
11/03/2016

Betel, areca culture of Vietnam’s southern region

(VOVworld)- In Vietnam, the custom of chewing betel and areca nuts dates back to the reign of the Hung Kings and has spread nationwide. In the southern region, the custom has its own character, reflecting local life and culture.

Betel, areca culture of Vietnam’s southern region
04/03/2016

Vietnam Poetry Day

(VOVworld)- The 14th annual Vietnam Poetry Day themed “Motherland-Spring Sail” was observed in Hanoi on February 22. The event is an occasion for poets and poetry lovers to share their love for poetry.

Vietnam Poetry Day
26/02/2016

Con ball throwing among the ethnic Thai

(VOVworld)-Con ball throwing is a popular folk game many the ethnic Thai ethnic minority people in Vietnam’s northwestern region. While playing the games, Thai girls and boys have a chance to find their partners and express their love.

Con ball throwing among the ethnic Thai
19/02/2016

Spring festivals in northern Vietnam

(VOVworld)- Vietnam has more than 8,900 festivals including more than 7,000 folk festivals. They are intangible cultural heritages which have been preserved and promoted nationwide.

Spring festivals in northern Vietnam
05/02/2016

Reformed opera performance “Breaking dawn”- a song about a revolutionary soldier

(VOVworld) – A reformed opera performance called “Breaking dawn" featuring the revolutionary career of communist soldier Phan Dang Luu has been introduced to the public. Featuring the comradeship, patriotism and heroic sacrifice of patriot Phan Dang Luu in a new way, the play has run for three nights at the Hong Ha theater.

Reformed opera performance “Breaking dawn”- a song about a revolutionary soldier
29/01/2016

Films celebrating the 12th National Party Congress

(VOVworld)- Many activities are underway nationwide to celebrate the 12th National Party Congress. A series of Vietnamese films are being screened to mark both this occasion and the 86th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and welcome the new Lunar Year 2016.

Films celebrating the 12th National Party Congress