Long Bien bridge, a landmark in Hanoi

Long Bien bridge, a landmark in Hanoi

(VOVWORLD) - Long Bien bridge, the first steel bridge spanning the Red River, was opened to traffic 120 years ago in 1902. It was designed and built in 4 years by the French to assist their...
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...