Around this time, Son La’s landscapes burst into color as countless flowers bloom, with the stunning white Bauhinia blossoms standing out across the mountains and forests.

B: Last week, VOVWORLD received 371 letters and phone calls from listeners in 33 countries and territories. It’s always inspiring to hear from you!

A: The Voice of Vietnam has recently launched “What do you know about Vietnam?” 2025, a contest for foreign listeners and overseas Vietnamese inside and outside Vietnam to celebrate VOV’s 80^th anniversary. The contest, which runs every 5 years, is receiving great attention from listeners around the world!

B: Ding Lu from Jiangsu, China, submitted the first entry received by the Chinese section. Meanwhile, the Russian section has reported that it has also received a number of entries, including one from Kirill Sosnovsky on March 11.

A: Our Indonesian listeners have also shown enthusiasm for the contest. Many of them have expressed their willingness to participate.

B: Listeners of Cambodia also shared their excitement about the contest as well. Sou Sambath from Phnom Penh said: “I find this year’s contest very meaningful, as 2025 marks many major changes in Vietnam. The questions require candidates to have a solid understanding of Vietnam’s political, economic, and social situation, as well as the development of the Voice of Vietnam. I hope you will attract many listeners to participate in this contest.”

A: Song Sarith, a Cambodian student in Vietnam, also expressed interest in joining, “As a Cambodian student studying in Vietnam, I would like to participate in this contest. I also hope the program will provide suggestions for answering questions related to Vietnam’s orientations and goals in the era of development.”

B: From Peru, listener Johnny Antonio Ramírez López wrote: “We have three months to answer the interesting questions of the contest and awaken all the potential for research, analysis, and writing within us. I welcome such an important competition, as it is a great opportunity to express our love, respect, gratitude, and admiration for Vietnam and the Voice of Vietnam, which has contributed to building a greener, more peaceful, and more just world.”

A: We also received some interesting questions from our listeners this week. Sida from Khammuon, Laos, asked: “Does the Organizing Committee have any regulations on the length of the ‘What Do You Know About Vietnam 2025’ contest entry?”

B: The answer has no strict word limit, but we encourage entries to be concise, well-researched, and engaging.

A: We invite all our listeners around the world to join this exciting competition! Show us your passion for Vietnam by creating an engaging, well-researched, and beautifully crafted entry.

B: Whether it’s a written piece, a creative presentation, or a unique perspective, make your submission stand out by exploring Vietnam’s history, culture, and achievements, share your thoughts on Vietnam’s development and global role, and make your entry visually appealing and engaging!

A: Our tip is to think outside the box, get creative, and impress the judges! And remember the deadline is June 15, 2025. Don’t miss this chance to win exciting prizes and get recognized for your knowledge of Vietnam!

The northern region of Vietnam is the perfect place to spend your spring break with families and friends and explore a wide varieties of flowers.

B: In many of emails we received this week, listeners from India shared their joy celebrating the Holi festival! Rabi Sankar Bosu from India wrote: “Happy Holi to you all at VOVWorld! This colorful festival signifies the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring. People of all ages celebrate by throwing colored powders and enjoying the festive spirit. May this festival bring us closer!”

A: Happy Holi to all Indian listeners. On this occasion, our Culture Rendezvous segment features the festival. Amariqbal Singh is now living in Hanoi, but he usually returns to his hometown at Amritsar around this time to celebrate Holi, the most joyous and widely celebrated festival there. He told us:

"Holi is also the time to enjoy traditional food and sweets, so prepare or buy some traditional Holi foods, sweets, and drinks to enjoy with the family and friends. I myself spend time with my family having tea. Tea is a popular beverage in India, consumed during celebrations and social gatherings."

B: To find out more about the festival, check it out on our website at vovworld.vn.

A: We received reception reports from listeners across different countries, sharing their experiences tuning in to VOV. Shivendu Paul from India reported listening on March 12, 14, and 15 on the frequency of 7220 kHz and described his reception as moderate. He also wrote: “I love Voice of Vietnam! Thank you for sending information about the contest. I will participate!”

B: Amir Jameel from Pakistan praised the clarity and reliability of the VOV English broadcast on the frequency of 7220 kHz, saying: “The reception quality is consistently excellent and very clear across Pakistan and throughout South Asia. The strong transmission makes it easy to enjoy VOV’s diverse programming every day, from news to cultural content and in-depth analyses.”

A: Bidhan Chandra Sanyal from India sent a reception report for our programs on the frequency of 9730 kHz on March 14, rating the reception as 44444.

B: Almina Alo from Bangladesh shared his experience listening to VOV5 on March 14, saying: “I have been listening to VOV5 for 12 years. All your programs are exclusive! On March 14, I enjoyed the Culture segment about the Lai Chau ethnic communities welcoming spring.”

A: Azam Ali Soomro from Pakistan praised our news segment, writing: “VOV NEWS is the best way for me to stay updated on Vietnam and the world. What I appreciate most is that your news is reliable and unbiased. Keep up the great work!”

B: Thank you all for sending us the detailed reception and participation in our programs. Your support makes Voice of Vietnam a truly global platform!

B: If you’d like to send us a letter or reception report, you can reach us by email or post. Until next time, happy listening!