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Women on the buffalo racing track
The buffalo racing festival is a traditional cultural and sporting event deeply rooted in the spiritual life of the Khmer community in An Giang province. Beyond the races, it is also sustained by people who care for and accompany their buffaloes throughout the season. Among them is Nguyen Thi Thuy Ngoc, one of the few women who has pursued the sport for nearly a decade.
Ox racing tradition lives on across generations
Culture 02:18For the Khmer people in southern Vietnam, ox racing is more than a competition. It is a cultural tradition passed down through generations. At Ro Temple in An Cu Commune, An Giang Province, that tradition is being kept alive in different ways, from families with generations of racing experience to young people helping bring the sport to a wider audience.
Women on the buffalo racing track
Culture 02:03The buffalo racing festival is a traditional cultural and sporting event deeply rooted in the spiritual life of the Khmer community in An Giang province. Beyond the races, it is also sustained by people who care for and accompany their buffaloes throughout the season. Among them is Nguyen Thi Thuy Ngoc, one of the few women who has pursued the sport for nearly a decade.
Vietnamese connects us to our roots
Culture 03:21Like a kite rising into the vast sky, every Vietnamese person, wherever they are, still needs a string back to the homeland. For millions of overseas Vietnamese, the Vietnamese language is that enduring bond.
Danang launches international photo contest
Culture 01:58Danang city is inviting photographers from Vietnam and around the world to showcase the city through their own lenses. A new international photography contest was launched on 10 September, aiming to capture not only its landmarks, but also its people, culture, and everyday life.
Foreigners find connection through Vietnamese music
Culture 03:04While Vietnamese helps those living abroad stay connected to their roots, here in Vietnam, the language is creating connections in the other direction, through music. On Vietnamese Language Honouring Day, 8 September, let's meet some of the foreigners who are finding their own connection to Vietnam through its language and music.
Hung Yen longan: From royal delicacy to cultural heritage
Culture 03:16For centuries, longan trees have thrived in Pho Hien along the Red River, becoming a renowned Hung Yen speciality once offered to royalty. From preserving ancient varieties to creating value-added products and reaching international markets, Hung Yen longan is a cultural legacy being brought into modern life.
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