(VOVWORLD) - Welcome to VOV’s Sunday Show, our biggest feature of the week, delving into the Vietnamese cultural landscape. On today’s show, we’ll delve into the funeral customs of the Brahmin Cham ethnic group in south- central province of Ninh Thuan.

(VOVWORLD) - Carving wooden sculptures is a special folk art of ethnic groups such as the Co Tu, Ede, Ba Na, and Jarai of the Central Highlands. They are not just folk artifacts but illustrations of a philosophy of life. These carved sculptures are a way for the ethnic people to express their perception of human life and nature.

(VOVWORLD) - Viet Nam is the home of the traditional hand-crafted bronze drum, aged 4000 years. It is said that tens of thousands of ancient bronze arrowheads were stuck dating back before Christ in the age of King An Duong Vuong. Located about 20km from Nam Dinh city, Yen Xa commune, Y Yen district, Nam Dinh province, is considered one of the homes of traditional bronze casting craft. For over 900 years, bronze casting in the commune has been preserved and strongly developed, enriching the life of the local people. Today, let’s take a tour of the locality to explore the bronze casting there.

(VOVWORLD) - The “Ba Pho Music House” is a special space to preserve traditional musical instruments which serves as a tourism destination for visitors to Hanoi and also helps introduce musician Ba Pho, the founder of the troupe, to the public.

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi’s Old Quarter is a charming place that many want to explore. The area is made attractive by its culture, history, architecture, and especially its traditional crafts. The Old Quarter has 36 streets, each of which is associated with a handicraft. On today’s show, we’ll meet with craftsman Nguyen Chi Thanh and artist Nguyen Bao Nguyen to explore the silver craft and the art of portraiture in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

(VOVWORLD) - Coastal communities have been worshiping the sea genie and other water genies for thousands of years to express their gratitude for nature and their desire for a peaceful and prosperous life. Their faith encourages them to endure all difficulties and trust in the sea for their livelihood. Most villagers of Quang Lang village, Thụy Hải commune, Thái Bình province, earn their living by fishing and salt making. This village is the only place that has a temple that worships the Salt Genie.

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi’s Tay Ho district has the capital city’s largest lake called Ho Tay or West Lake. This huge lake has a circumference of 17 kilometers. Just 15 minutes from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, many locals and tourists seeking respite from the busy city make their way to this district. Those who prefer modern pastimes will find lots of shops and restaurants, while those who prefer the more traditional can seek out historical relics and craft villages.

(VOVWORLD) - "Live on rocks and die buried in rocks". That is how people from the Mong Meo Vac ethnic group define their identity. If you ever have the opportunity to visit the Mong villages in Dong Van, Yen Minh, and Quan Ba districts in the northern mountain province of Ha Giang, you will truly understand that quote.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s northern region is the cradle of several genres of traditional theaters including Cheo or traditional theater. Cheo is a wonderful combination of dance and singing in the form of music theatre. The actors and actresses dance and sing to tell the play’s story. Set costumes, make-up, language, and behavior are associated with each character in a Cheo play. For years, driven by a passion for “cheo”, the residents in Thach That district on the outskirts of Hanoi have worked hard to preserve the Cheo theater.

(VOVWORLD) - Welcome to VOV’s Sunday Show, our biggest feature of the week, delving into the Vietnamese cultural landscape. I’m Kim Chi, your host. On today’s show, we’ll visit the Central Highlands to learn about the role of firewood in Gie Trieng’s marriage customs and the Et Rok wedding ceremony of the Bahnar.