Co Tu ritual pays gratitude to forest

Co Tu ritual pays gratitude to forest

(VOVWORLD) - Expressing gratitude to the forests is an original tradition of the Co Tu in Tay Giang district, Quang Nam province. At the beginning of the year, the Co Tu...
How the Swedish celebrate Lucia Day?

How the Swedish celebrate Lucia Day?

(VOVWORLD) - The annual candlelit Lucia procession on December 13 is one of the more exotic Swedish customs, with girls and boys clad in white full-length gowns singing songs together. When the 400-year...
Big Sunday Lunch in Sicily, Italy

Big Sunday Lunch in Sicily, Italy

(VOVWORLD) - On Sunday, everything starts at dawn, when the Sicilian woman transforms her kitchen, while all the members of the family sleep, in a triumph of smells and flavors, starting to...
Fish and chips, the most English dish of all

Fish and chips, the most English dish of all

(VOVWORLD) - There is nothing more British than fish and chips. Fish that is deep-fried in a crispy batter served with fat golden chips, or French fries, on the side is still...
Cricket, traditional sport of England

Cricket, traditional sport of England

(VOVWORLD) - Cricket is a beautiful bat-and-ball game. And with an estimated 2.5 billion fans worldwide, it is the second-most popular sport in the world behind soccer. In England, Cricket has...
Wednesday August 21, 2019

Wednesday August 21, 2019

(VOVWORLD) - This week we warmly welcome the return of Felix Gurevich of the US. He has been listening to VOV on and off over the past 20 years in the US....
Indian philosopher Tagore and his global impact

Indian philosopher Tagore and his global impact

(VOVWORLD) - Though best known as a poet, Rabindranath Tagore was a man of many talents. The first Indian to win a Nobel Prize for literature, he wrote and composed a wide array of songs, including India’s national anthem. He...
Traditional crafts of Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Traditional crafts of Hanoi’s Old Quarter

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi’s Old Quarter is a charming place that many want to explore. The area is made attractive by its culture, history, architecture, and especially its traditional crafts. The...
Nigerian traditional attire

Nigerian traditional attire

(VOVWORLD) - Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, is well-known for its numerous tribes and ethnic groups. Yoruba people, one of Nigeria’s biggest ethnic community, have developed a variety of different handicraft products including...
Wednesday May 29, 2019

Wednesday May 29, 2019

(VOVWORLD) - Welcome to the Letter Box, our weekly feature dedicated to listeners around the world
US Baby shower party

US Baby shower party

(VOVWORLD) - A baby shower is a way to celebrate the expected or delivered birth of a child by presenting gifts to the mother at a party. The term shower is often assumed to mean that the expectant...
Hanoi Animal Save makes Hanoi cleaner

Hanoi Animal Save makes Hanoi cleaner

(VOVWORLD) - Ever since the Trashtag Challenge became viral in Vietnam, lots of groups and organizations have been organizing cleanups all over the country to promote a cleaner and safer image...
Burmese Tea Leaf Salad

Burmese Tea Leaf Salad

(VOVWORLD) - Myanmar is famous for milky tea, sweet snacks, different kinds of noodles, curries, and tea leaf salad. If you visit Myanmar, I highly recommend you try tea leaf salad,...
Steam sticky rice with fish

Steam sticky rice with fish

(VOVWORLD) - For Vietnamese people, sticky rice is a great company in every single occasion, from big sacred ceremonies to daily breakfast. Sticky rice is a common dish, which can be found in...