Everyday life in Vietnam in the eyes of German writer

Everyday life in Vietnam in the eyes of German writer

(VOVWORLD) - In comparison with Vietnamese writers, how does a foreign observer describe Vietnam’s rivers, markets, motorbikes, pho, and draft beer? Renowned contemporary German poet Jan Wagner provides a fascinating answer...
Unique wedding procedures of the Ede  ​

Unique wedding procedures of the Ede ​

(VOVWORLD) - The Ede people are matriarchal so weddings are normally initiated by women. The bride's family is responsible for preparing betrothal gifts, and the groom's family has the privilege of...
Vietnam trademark promoted at multilateral forums

Vietnam trademark promoted at multilateral forums

(VOVWORLD) - 2023 was an exciting year for Vietnam's foreign affairs, with many milestones, especially in multilateral diplomacy. In 2024 Vietnam will continue to propose initiatives and take actions to...
Ashiq, a syncretic art form of Azerbaijan

Ashiq, a syncretic art form of Azerbaijan

(VOVWORLD) - Azerbaijan has had, to date, 19 Intangible Cultural Heritages of Humanity recognized by UNESCO. One of themp is the art of ashiq, which was recognized in 2009....
WHO warns of serious danger in Gaza

WHO warns of serious danger in Gaza

(VOVWORLD) - The World Health Organization on Wednesday warned that hunger and the collapse of the health system are putting the population in Gaza in serious danger
Wednesday December 27, 2023

Wednesday December 27, 2023

(VOVWORLD) - We’re now in the last few days of 2023 when, like many others, we look back at what we’ve done during the past year and announce our...
Wednesday December 13, 2023

Wednesday December 13, 2023

(VOVWORLD) - We hope this edition of the Letter Box finds you well. As Christmas and the New Year approach, we are receiving lots of greetings from listeners, which really makes...
130-year-old Hang Dau water tower has new look

130-year-old Hang Dau water tower has new look

(VOVWORLD) - Hang Dau water tower, one of the first water towers in Hanoi, stopped supplying water in 1960. Recently, some artists used installation art to ‘awaken’ this old structure. It is...
Imprints of Van Cao in Vietnam’s art

Imprints of Van Cao in Vietnam’s art

(VOVWORLD) - Van Cao (1923-1995) was a versatile artist celebrated as a legend in Vietnamese literature and art of the 20th century, excelling in music, poetry, and painting. Across every domain...