August Revolution wins people’s hearts and minds

August Revolution wins people’s hearts and minds

(VOVWORLD) - In August 1945, a call for a general uprising was delivered throughout Vietnam. 20 million Vietnamese rose up to wrest back power and gain independence from French colonialists. The momentous victory...
Music performances liven up Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Music performances liven up Hanoi’s Old Quarter

(VOVWORLD) - Visitors wandering Hanoi’s Old Quarter streets at night are treated to beautiful sights and sounds, of performances featuring both traditional and modern music. These street shows have attracted more...
Wednesday June 27, 2018

Wednesday June 27, 2018

(VOVWORLD) -This week we got some letters from some listeners, who have not listened to shortwave for a while. Having returned, Marzio Vizzoni of Italy said: “I was very pleased to listen once again to your interesting...
Wednesday June 20, 2018

Wednesday June 20, 2018

(VOVWORLD) - Welcome to the Letter Box, a weekly feature dedicated to our listeners around the world
Unique mud ball wrestling festival in Van village

Unique mud ball wrestling festival in Van village

(VOVWORLD) - A mud ball wrestling festival is held every four years in Van village, Viet Yen district, Bac Giang province. The festival shows the farmers’ desire for favorable weather and bumper crops....
Tam Coc bathed in afternoon sunlight

Tam Coc bathed in afternoon sunlight

(VOVWORLD) - If you love peace and romance, Tam Coc in Ninh Binh province is to be included on your travel list. At the end of the year, Tam Coc is not...
Russia rejects Dutch findings about MH17 crash

Russia rejects Dutch findings about MH17 crash

(VOVWORLD) - The Russian Defense Ministry said Thursday that Russia’s military had nothing to do with the downing of Malaysia’s MH17 airplane in 2014, Russia’s TASS news agency reported...