New rice ceremony of the La Ha4/3/2019 3:48:09 PM (GMT+7)
The La Ha ethnic minority lives in Vietnam’s northwestern region where they farm and perform some unique customs and rituals, including a ceremony of new rice worshipping to remind the younger generation to appreciate rice.
The Le Chan festival – a bridge to the past4/2/2019 5:33:01 PM (GMT+7)
A festival is held annually in the northern port city of Hai Phong on the 8th day of the second lunar month in memory of female general Le Chan, who is credited with having founded the city nearly 2000 years ago.
Water well – treasure of a village3/24/2019 8:00:00 PM (GMT+7)
Village wells, together with banyan trees, communal houses, and river wharves, are symbols of Vietnam’s northern villages.
“Tang cau”, a special wedding ritual of the Black Thai3/12/2019 7:00:00 AM (GMT+7)
A Black Thai woman in Vietnam’s northwestern region ties her hair into a tall bun on top of her head to indicate that she has got married. A ritual is held to comb and tie up her hair before she goes to her husband’s house.
Che worship of the Ede3/9/2019 7:00:00 AM (GMT+7)
The Ede ethnic group in the Central Highlands consider the Che, a big jar, a symbol of family wealth and prosperity. A Che full of alcohol is an indispensable item at all worship ceremonies.
Poonah paper of the Cao Lan in Bac Giang3/8/2019 11:35:00 AM (GMT+7)
In the past the Cao Lan people in Khe Nghe hamlet, Bac Giang province, had a self-sufficient lifestyle. They practiced many crafts, including making poonah paper. Older villagers say making poonah paper was a popular craft.
David Thomas: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam in my life, my career3/3/2019 4:01:00 PM (GMT+7)
“I am one of the lucky ones but every day I wake up and wonder if my luck will run out. I have beautiful and normal children and now grandchildren but several of my friends in Vietnam have not been so lucky”.