September 12, 2012

September 12, 2012

This week, we received 4 letters from Fumito Hokamura of Japan, one of our most regular pen-pals. He said he is very interested in Vietnam and he listens to VOV to...
Promoting Thang Long imperial citadel

Promoting Thang Long imperial citadel

(VOVworld) - Hanoi has announced a plan to name the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long at 18 Hoang Dieu Street Hanoi, an historical and cultural park. The imperial city has been...
International cuisine in Hanoi

International cuisine in Hanoi

(VOVworld)- Walking along the streets of Hanoi nowadays, you’ll spot many restaurants serving foreign foods as the number of such restaurants has mushroomed in recent years. This means Vietnamese...
Ha Nam - cradle of many cultural values

Ha Nam - cradle of many cultural values

(VOVwolrd) - Located in the Red River Delta, Ha Nam province is home to a number of ancient cultures like the Dong Son and the Lieu Doi cultures which still exist today. It can boast of many...
June 13rd, 2012

June 13rd, 2012

During the week, we have received a lot of letters and emails from listeners around the world. But perhaps the letters from Abdulkarim Ahmed Ali from Libya impressed us most
Lên Đồng or “Going into a trance” Ritual

Lên Đồng or “Going into a trance” Ritual

(VOVworld) – Worshipping the Mother Goddess – Mother of the Universe - has been a time-honoured spiritual practice in Vietnam since prehistoric times. The ancient Vietnam people initiated the practice of communicating with the...
May 9, 2012

May 9, 2012

A letter we received this week from a family of 5 with 3 children who really love shortwave radio. We enjoyed very much their very nice postcards and especially a...
Northwestern cultures highlighted in Hanoi

Northwestern cultures highlighted in Hanoi

(VOVworld) - Hanoi residents were treated to colorful performances and exhibitions last week featuring the cultures of northwestern Vietnam. Entitled "The Colors of the Northwestern Region", the show included a wide range of activities such as cultural and...
Hue Festival- Vietnam’s tourism brand name

Hue Festival- Vietnam’s tourism brand name

(VOVworld)- Thua Thien-Hue province has already held 6 impressive festivals and its rich culture, distinguished history, and favorable topography unite the necessary factors to make it a leader...
Street arts at 2012 Hue festival

Street arts at 2012 Hue festival

(VOVoworld) 40 art troupes from all over the world have entertained Hue residents and visitors with an impressive program of street arts. VOV’s Vinh Phong reports
A visit to Ly Son islands

A visit to Ly Son islands

(VOVworld)- Ly Son island district in the central province of Quang Ngai looks like a giant turtle wandering around the sea. The beauty of the island inspires travel lovers from...