Travel during 2017 Reunification Day

Travel during 2017 Reunification Day

(VOVworld) – This year Reunification Day (April 30) and International Labor Day (May 1) fall on a weekend. The domestic tourism market is expected to be busier than ever
Onion and garlic farming on Ly Son Island

Onion and garlic farming on Ly Son Island

(VOVworld) – Surrounded by sea and plagued with severe weather, Lý Sơn Island in Quang Ngai province does enjoy certain advantages – like delicious onions and garlic. Though small, they have an incomparable...
Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

A: We think we sent you an embroidery painting of Ha Long Bay. Embroidery painting is a popular craft in many localities throughout Vietnam. XQ embroidery, for example, is a...
Wednesday, February 28, 2017

Wednesday, February 28, 2017

B: Pho, Vietnam’s noodle soup tops the list. This simple staple consisting of a salty broth, fresh rice noodles, and a sprinkling of herbs and either chicken or beef, features prominently in...
A midnight Tet market

A midnight Tet market

(VOVworld) – Thousand of locals and visitors flock to the Bich La Temple market in Trieu Phong district Quang Tri province, which meets only once a year from the night of...
Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

A: Happy New Year. Welcome, dear listeners, to the very first Letter Box of 2017. Thank you very much for listening to VOV. We greatly appreciate your reception reports and comments on...
Christmas presents favor Vietnamese products

Christmas presents favor Vietnamese products

(VOVworld) – Streets that sell souvenirs for festivals like Hang Luoc, Hang Ma, and Luong Van Can are flooding with various kinds of Christmas and New Year gifts and decorations. The...
Wednesday November 30, 2016

Wednesday November 30, 2016

(VOVworld) - This week I’m especially impressed by a package from Roger Roussel of Canada. It’s a large envelope with 5 big stamps featuring famous Canadian hockey players. He sent us a calendar,...
Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

A: Ok Om Bok is an example. It is also called the Festival of Worshipping the Moon and takes place at the Ao Ba Om (Ba Om Pond) relic site...
K’ho ritual of drinking straw wine

K’ho ritual of drinking straw wine

(VOVworld) – Drinking straw wine is typical in the culture of the K’ho people. Straw wine is served at ceremonies to welcome guests, at festivals, and at worshiping rituals
5th Asian Beach Games 2016 starts

5th Asian Beach Games 2016 starts

(VOVworld) – The opening ceremony of the 5th Asian Beach Games (ABG5-2016) will take place at Bien Dong Park in Da Nang city on Saturday
Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

(VOVworld)- On the occasion of the Mid-autumn Festival, moon cakes are given as gifts, especially to parents and grandparents. Vietnamese also place moon cakes and a variety of fruits...