Lunar New Year – The 'soft power' of Vietnamese culture

Lunar New Year – The 'soft power' of Vietnamese culture

(VOVWORLD) - The United Nations has recognized the Lunar New Year as an annual UN holiday. This reflects the international communities acknowledgment of Asian traditional culture and that the values of the traditional Lunar New...
Lunar New Year fosters Vietnamese identity

Lunar New Year fosters Vietnamese identity

(VOVWORLD) - Today is the last day of the Year of the Cat. For every Vietnamese person, no matter where they are or what job they do, Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, is a...
Wednesday January 31, 2024

Wednesday January 31, 2024

(VOVWORLD) - It’s the peak of winter now in Vietnam. The temperature in Hanoi last week dropped below 10 degrees Celsius. Some northern mountain areas experienced freezing cold, with ice...
“Coffee breaks, Swedish-style“

“Coffee breaks, Swedish-style“

(VOVWORLD) - Fika is a Swedish coffee break ritual. It is an important component of socializing and maintaining a state of relaxation during the day and between jobs in Sweden, and...
Wednesday January 24, 2024

Wednesday January 24, 2024

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s traditional Lunar New Year festival known as Tet is 2 weeks away. We wish you, our dear listeners overseas, could join us during these days to get...
Dance The Night Away with Brazilian Zouk

Dance The Night Away with Brazilian Zouk

(VOVWORLD) - It is no surprise that Brazilians love to dance, and they are exceptionally good at it. This is evidenced by the fact that Brazil is home to many popular dances like Samba or Lambada. While these...