(VOVWORLD) - 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.

(VOVWORLD) - 100 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City, Ta Thiet military base relic site in Binh Phuoc province once served as the headquarters for the Liberation Army of South Vietnam. The base was a strategic logistics reserve and the venue for the establishment of the Ho Chi Minh Campaign Command, which led the Vietnamese people to victories and national reunification in April, 1975. The Ta Thiet relic is now incorporated with eco-tourism stretching 3,200 hectares of forest and covering victory monuments, temples, traditional cottages for military officials, an underground meeting room where the Ho Chi Minh Campaign Command was assigned, and guest houses with100-bed capacity.

(VOVWORLD) - 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.

(VOVWORLD) - Thanh Hoa province in north-central Vietnam is famous for many tourist attractions. Mia village in Tho Xuan districtis famous for banh gai or thorn leaf cake.

(VOVWORLD) - Tra Dong village in Thanh Hoa province is known as the cradle of Dong Son culture from 1000 BC until the first century AD. The village has a long history of traditional bronze casting craft. Many sophisticated bronze products have been made by the skillful hands of generations of local artisans. Through many ups and downs, Tra Dong village still manages to preserve its traditional craft.

(VOVWORLD) - The northeastern mountain district of Bac Son in Lang Son province is home to many historical sites and charming landscapes. Local people are still practicing their age-old traditions that vividly reflect Vietnamese identities. This is also the location of the Bac Son uprising that took place in 1940 during the war against French colonialism. Bac Son district has many interesting tourist sites, ideal for developing community tourism.

(VOVWORLD) - The Van Kieu ethnic minority has been living along the Truong Sơn mountain range in central Vietnam for centuries. Because they rely heavily on the forest for their subsistence, the Van Kieu have developed a strong faith in supernatural forces. This helps to explain why they have maintained so many ancient customs and traditions despite their social evolution. Worshipping the souls of the living is one such tradition.

(VOVWORLD) - In response to the complicated developments of Covid-19, Vietnam is stepping up its measures to stop the virus from contaminating its communities. Individuals who have come into close contact with anyone carrying the virus and travelers from affected areas will be instructed to self-isolate or go to a quarantine camp run by soldiers and medical staff. The 2-week quarantine period is a time those citizens won’t forget. VOV reports.

(VOVWORLD) - 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.

(VOVWORLD) - Long Coc commune in Phu Tho province has one of the most beautiful tea plantations in Vietnam. The tea hills, shaped as up-side-down bowls, have emerged as a new tourist destination. In VOV's Sunday Show, reporter Ngoc Huyen will join a one-day trip to Long Coc with pilots of the Hanoi Paragliding Club.