The Voice of Vietnam national radio station started broadcasting from Hanoi on September 7th, just 5 days after the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The English program was among the first foreign language programs broadcast overseas on that day. Since then, September 7 has always been a great occasion to recall VOV’s history and development.

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The Voice of Vietnam national radio station started broadcasting from Hanoi on September 7th, just 5 days after the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The English program was among the first foreign language programs broadcast overseas on that day. Since then, September 7 has always been a great occasion to recall VOV’s history and development.

https://vovworld.vn/en-US/sunday-show/untold-stories-a-special-program-marking-75th-anniversary-of-vovs-english-service-899367.vov

The Voice of Vietnam national radio station started broadcasting from Hanoi on September 7th, just 5 days after the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The English program was among the first foreign language programs broadcast overseas on that day. Since then, September 7 has always been a great occasion to recall VOV’s history and development.

https://vovworld.vn/en-US/sunday-show/untold-stories-a-special-program-marking-75th-anniversary-of-vovs-english-service-899367.vov

The Voice of Vietnam national radio station started broadcasting from Hanoi on September 7th, just 5 days after the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The English program was among the first foreign language programs broadcast overseas on that day. Since then, September 7 has always been a great occasion to recall VOV’s history and development.

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With Covid-19 resurfacing in Vietnam, the Quang Nam provincial government has extended social distancing in the world-famous Hoi An city, which has been in place since July 31.

Hoi An is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. (Photo: VOV)

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Traditional folk games have played an important role in Vietnamese culture. They still have been an almost magical attractions for Vietnamese children, and are played in every corner of the nation.

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Traditional folk games have played an important role in Vietnamese culture. They still have been an almost magical attractions for Vietnamese children, and are played in every corner of the nation.

(Photo: vietnam-tourism)

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Traditional folk games have played an important role in Vietnamese culture. They still have been an almost magical attractions for Vietnamese children, and are played in every corner of the nation.

(Photo: vietnam-tourism)

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Quang Tri is the only locality in Vietnam that has 2 national martyrs cemeteries, not to mention over 70 war martyrs’ cemeteries throughout the province. Every year, on the occasion of War Invalids and Martyrs Day, July 27th, Quang Tri receives tens of thousands of visitors, most of whom are war martyrs’ relatives who come to visit their loved ones’ graves or continue the search for their remains. A guest house on Highway 1A, Dong Ha City was established to provide shelter and assistance for war martyrs’ relatives during their long-running search.

Floating lanterns are released on the Thach Han river every year to pay tribute to war martyrs. (Photo: VOV)

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The Kho Mu ethnic people in the northern and central parts of Vietnam have unique cultural traditions and customs. These are reflected in their wedding ceremony and farming practices. Let’s find out more on today’s show. Matrilocal residence is part of Kho Mu wedding customs. According to the Kho Mu people in the north central province of Nghe An, the custom of living with the bride’s family  shows the young couple’s gratitude to the bride’s parents and at the same time gives them an opportunity to learn some life skills to prepare for a family life.

The offerings for the new rice ceremony include clothes, ornamental objects, silver, sticky rice, and wine (Photo: baonghean.vn)

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