Fanous lantern, symbol of Ramadan holy month

Fanous lantern, symbol of Ramadan holy month

(VOVWORLD) - The fanous lantern has been a symbol of Ramadan for hundreds of years. For Muslims, it represents the light guiding the way. In Egypt, during the holy month of Ramadan, streets are illuminated...
Wednesday July 13, 2022

Wednesday July 13, 2022

(VOVWORLD) - First on our show today, we’d like to welcome Nick Packham of the UK to the Voice of Vietnam. In his very first correspondence to VOV this week, he wrote: “Good morning...
Giay cake – a unique wedding offering of the Tay

Giay cake – a unique wedding offering of the Tay

(VOVWORLD) - Ethnic groups in each region of Vietnam have their own wedding customs reflecting their unique cultural identity. For the Tay ethnic group in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang, Banh Giay – round, sticky rice...
Earning a living in the scorching sun

Earning a living in the scorching sun

(VOVWORLD) - Despite the ongoing prolonged heat wave that is baking the central region of Vietnam with daytime temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius, local labourers have no choice but to venture...