(VOVworld) Each ethnic group in Vietnam has a unique cultural identity that is expressed in its traditional. Pentatonic music is typical of the Khmer people in Vietnam. The jubilant sound can be heard during Khmer festivals in the southern province of Soc Trang.
(VOVworld) Spring is Vietnam’s main festival season, a time when people pray to their genies for protection. Saint Chu Dong Tu is one of the four immortal gods in the Vietnamese pantheon. Reporter To Tuan explains the romantic legend behind the Chu Dong Tu Festival in the northern province of Hung Yen.
(VOVworld) The Communal House in the northern central highlands, often called Rong House, is a special architecture of local people. This type of house witnesses important events of the community where the time-honored traditions and customs are passed from generations to generations. We now explore the Rong House of Ba Na ethnic people in the central highlands province of Kon Tum.
(VOVworld)The Dong Da festival is observed annually on the 5th day of the 1st lunar month at Dong Da Hill in Hanoi. It commemorates the triumphant victory of King Quang Trung over 290,000 Qing invaders 200 years ago. Making a pilgrimage to the Dong Da Festival, one of the most typical spring festivals in Hanoi, has become a time-honored custom of the Vietnamese people.
Bac Ha Sunday market in Lao Cai province is considered one of the most exciting, interesting and colorful in the northern border area. Located about 120 km from the resort town of Sapa, the market is open only on Sunday and becomes very crowded just before Tet.
Vietnam has 54 brotherly ethnic groups whose traditional costumes present their own unique features. We now come to the central highlands and explore the costumes of Ede ethnic minority.
Thai ethnic people represent one-third of the population in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien. They mostly live in the districts of Dien Bien and Tuan Giao. VOV gives you an insight into the wedding ceremony of black Thai ethnic minorities.
Vietnam has demonstrated its rich cultural value this year as 2 of its relics had received UNESCO recognition as world cultural heritage and intangible heritage in urgent need for protection. This year also marks many successes by Vietnamese artists in world competitions.
The Kho Mu ethnic people live mostly in Vietnam northwest. They boast a rich and long - standing traditional culture. We now take you to the Muong Phang commune in the northern province of Dien Bien and explore traditional dances of Kho Mu people.
Xoan singing is a famous art of the midland province of Phu Tho. UNESCO's recent recognition confirms the art’s unique value and poses urgent need to presser the art.
