Lavash bread, the symbol of Armenian cuisine

Lavash bread, the symbol of Armenian cuisine

(VOVWORLD) - The paper-thin, blanket-sized bread called lavash has long been considered a fundamental element of Armenians’ diet. It is one of the most ancient breads still being made today. Lavash...
Mong ethnic woman helps preserve traditional costumes

Mong ethnic woman helps preserve traditional costumes

(VOVWORLD) - Walking through the Mong villages in the northwestern mountainous region, you may see women and girls sewing and embroidering brocade items and traditional costumes. Some local women, including Mua Thi...
UN Chief hails Vietnam as trustworthy partner

UN Chief hails Vietnam as trustworthy partner

(VOVWORLD) - UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has affirmed that Vietnam is a trustworthy partner of the UN, describing the country as a typical successful example of a developing nation given...
Tay, Nung custom of hanging red paper at Tet

Tay, Nung custom of hanging red paper at Tet

(VOVWORLD) - The Tay and Nung ethnic groups have a custom of gluing pieces of red paper to things to say farewell to the old year and welcome the new year. They stick red paper...
Beijing's traditional house siheyuan

Beijing's traditional house siheyuan

(VOVWORLD) - Siheyuan, a word that means “quadrangle” in Chinese, refers to a traditional Chinese compound. For 2,000 years, the quadrangular compound has been considered a template for Chinese architecture. In...
US, Russia discuss security issues

US, Russia discuss security issues

(VOVWORLD) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his US counterpart Antony Blinken met in Geneva on Friday to discuss security issues