Vietnam Poetry Day

Vietnam Poetry Day

(VOVworld)- The 14th annual Vietnam Poetry Day themed “Motherland-Spring Sail” was observed in Hanoi on February 22. The event is an occasion for poets and poetry lovers to share...
Spring comes to Tran Island

Spring comes to Tran Island

(VOVworld) – Covering an area of 5.5 square kilometers, Tran Island is located to the northeast of Co To Island in Quang Ninh province. Although living conditions here are hard,...
Wednesday February 3, 2016

Wednesday February 3, 2016

(VOVworld) - To read listener letters is always the most interesting activity in our daily routine. Both compliments and criticisms tell us the results of our work. Grant Skinner of England wrote: “Radio...
Wednesday, August 19,2015

Wednesday, August 19,2015

Today is August 19th. Vietnamese people inside and outside Vietnam are jubilantly celebrating the 70th anniversary of the August Revolution, August 19 and National Day, September 2
Family meals nurture happiness

Family meals nurture happiness

(VOVworld) – For Vietnamese, family meals are a time for family reunions. They help not only form family traditions and guarantee family happiness, maintain order and discipline, but also create the...
Naming customs of the Giay ethnic people

Naming customs of the Giay ethnic people

(VOVworld)- The Giay ethnic minority people pay special attention to children. When a baby is born, it’s a great joy to the whole family and clan. Their expectation for...
Sapa in winter

Sapa in winter

(VOVworld) - Sapa town in Lao Cai province is a gem hidden in the clouds. It unveils its dazzling beauty in the sunlight. Perched at 1,600 meters above sea level, the city attracts tourists all...
Wednesday December 31, 2014

Wednesday December 31, 2014

(VOVworld) - In the last Letter Box edition of 2014 we thank you for your support and sentiment for VOV over the years. We wish you a New Year full of happiness,...
Thanksgiving ceremony of the Bana

Thanksgiving ceremony of the Bana

(VOVworld) – Adult Bana people periodically organize a thanksgiving ceremony to thank their parents for giving birth to them and bringing them up. VOV’s reporter To Tuan talks about this...
Pedestrian streets & Night market in Hanoi

Pedestrian streets & Night market in Hanoi

(VOVworld) - As the oldest continuously developed area of Vietnam, Hanoi's Old Quarter has a history that spans 2,000 years and represents the eternal soul of the city. Located between Sword Lake, the...
Wednesday November 12, 2014

Wednesday November 12, 2014

(VOVworld) - This week we received letters from several listeners who haven’t written to us for quite a long time. Stephen Hogan sent us a warm spring greeting from the town...