Israeli anthropologist discusses Hoi An’s cuisine

Israeli anthropologist discusses Hoi An’s cuisine

(VOVWORLD) - The book “Rice talks: Food and Community in a Vietnamese Town” by Israeli anthropologist Nir Avieli takes you on a fascinating journey to explore Hoi An’s cuisine, revealing how cuisine shapes social bonds, cultural...
Historical footsteps remain on Pha Din Pass

Historical footsteps remain on Pha Din Pass

(VOVWORLD) - During the historic Dien Bien Phu campaign in 1954, the legendary Pha Din Pass saw the footprints of tens of thousands of soldiers, frontline workers, and young volunteers on their journey...
Wednesday April 10, 2024

Wednesday April 10, 2024

(VOVWORLD) - This week, VOVWorld received nearly 400 emails, letters, and phone calls from listeners in 36 countries and territories around the world
Vietnam strives to get EC's IUU yellow card removed

Vietnam strives to get EC's IUU yellow card removed

(VOVWORLD) - The European Commission (EC) Inspection Team is scheduled to conduct the 5th inspection on Vietnam’s compliance with illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing regulations later this month. Recently the Vietnamese government,...
Maslenitsa, goodbye winter, hello spring!

Maslenitsa, goodbye winter, hello spring!

(VOVWORLD) - Maslenitsa is the brightest, funniest, and most entertaining holiday of Russia. It falls in the last week of March before the Great Lent in. It’s believed that Maslenitsa pre...
Rain praying ceremony of the Lo Lo

Rain praying ceremony of the Lo Lo

(VOVWORLD) - Rain praying is an important ritual of the Lo Lo ethnic minority in the northern mountain province of Cao Bang. The ceremony is closely associated with the customs, life,...
2024 National Press Festival opens in HCM City

2024 National Press Festival opens in HCM City

(VOVWORLD) - The 2024 National Press Festival kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday. It’s a significant preparation for the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Vietnam’s...