Soldiers of ancient Paracel flotilla commemorated

Soldiers of ancient Paracel flotilla commemorated

(VOVWORLD) - An annual ceremony commemorating sailors of the historic Hoang Sa (Paracel Islands) flotilla took place at An Vinh village’s communal house in Ly Son District, in the central province...
Israeli anthropologist discusses Hoi An’s cuisine

Israeli anthropologist discusses Hoi An’s cuisine

(VOVWORLD) - The book “Rice talks: Food and Community in a Vietnamese Town” by Israeli anthropologist Nir Avieli takes you on a fascinating journey to explore Hoi An’s cuisine, revealing how cuisine shapes social bonds, cultural...
Twinning ceremony of the E De

Twinning ceremony of the E De

(VOVWORLD) - The Ede ethnic minority people of Vietnam’s Central Highlands have preserved many of their ancient customs and traditions. Their Brotherhood Ceremony is a ritual of profound spiritual meaning and...
Maslenitsa, goodbye winter, hello spring!

Maslenitsa, goodbye winter, hello spring!

(VOVWORLD) - Maslenitsa is the brightest, funniest, and most entertaining holiday of Russia. It falls in the last week of March before the Great Lent in. It’s believed that Maslenitsa pre...
Wednesday April 3 2024

Wednesday April 3 2024

(VOVWORLD) - I hope you're having a great week. We’re delighted to have received lots of emails and letters from VOV’s listeners
Fairy tale-like villages in Ha Giang

Fairy tale-like villages in Ha Giang

(VOVWORLD) - The northern mountain province of Ha Giang lures tourists with its pristine, tranquil, and picturesque villages reminiscent of a fairy tale