Society

01/10/2018

Traditional festivals create impressive Ba Ria–Vung Tau

(VOVWORLD) - Ba Ria-Vung Tau province has played an important role in the reclamation and development of the southern region over the past 300 years. Annual festivals reflecting the local culture have been tourist draws for the province.

Traditional festivals create impressive Ba Ria–Vung Tau
26/09/2018

Dong Tao chicken, delicacy of Hung Yen province

(VOVWORLD) - Dong Tao or Dong Cao or Dragon chickens are a rare chicken breed of Vietnam. Originally bred in Dong Tao commune in Hung Yen province as an offering for kings, today it is widely bred but is still considered a Hung Yen delicacy that is favored by gourmets nationwide.

Dong Tao chicken, delicacy of Hung Yen province
12/09/2018

Then singing promoted among people with disabilities

(VOVWORLD) - Then singing and Tinh gourd lute playing are typical folk art forms among the Tay, Nung, and Thai ethnic minority communities in Vietnam’s northern mountains. Recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity, Then singing- Tinh gourd lute is popular in villages across Lang Son province, which has recently opened classes to teach Then singing to people with disabilities.

Then singing promoted among people with disabilities
04/09/2018

Education sector ready for new school year

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam will have more than 1.3 million students during the 2018 -2019 school year, which will begin this Wednesday. The education sector aims to increase access to science and advanced technology, and improve the quality of both teachers and students to provide high-quality human resources for Vietnam’s integration process.

Education sector ready for new school year
21/08/2018

Charitable meals warm the hearts of poor patients

(VOVWORLD) - Although they are old, a group of volunteers in Soc Trang province provides hundreds of meals to poor patients every day. This has eased the financial burden on the families of long-term patients.

Charitable meals warm the hearts of poor patients
08/08/2018

Blind artist helps keep southern amateur music alive

(VOVWORLD) - Artist Tran Ngoc Nuong was born and raised in Can Duoc district, Long An province, the cradle of Don ca tai tu, southern Vietnam’s traditional improvisational chamber music. Although he can’t see anymore, he has devoted his life to teaching the music form to younger artists.

Blind artist helps keep southern amateur music alive