A library on a burro’s back

A library on a burro’s back

(VOVWORLD) -Since 1990, Luis Soriano, a primary school teacher in Magdalena, Colombia, has toted his library while riding a donkey to many remote villages to save rural children from illiteracy
Hanoi honors outstanding residents

Hanoi honors outstanding residents

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi organized a conference on Sunday to honor 10 outstanding residents and 790 role models. The conference is part of activities to mark the city’s 63rd Liberation Day
Bfree library boosts reading habit

Bfree library boosts reading habit

(VOVWORLD) - Over the past 3 years, Bfree, the Books for free library in Xuan La Road, in Hanoi’s Tay Ho district, has become a familiar address for those who loving reading...
Wednesday August 2, 2017

Wednesday August 2, 2017

(VOVWORLD) - Hello and welcome to VOV’s Letter Box, a weekly feature dedicated to our listeners around the world
The Cube Café – Board Game Center

The Cube Café – Board Game Center

(VOVWORLD) - Dating back thousands of years, board games have been played in numerous countries. Rolling some dice and moving playing pieces not only brings tons of fun but also fosters life skills for players...
Library for disadvantaged children

Library for disadvantaged children

(VOVWORLD) - With special love and sympathy for the deprivation of ethnic minority children, 34-year-old Ngo Thi Ly of Kon Nhen village in Kon Tum province has turned her house into a...
Hanoi Opera House opens for tourists

Hanoi Opera House opens for tourists

(VOVWORLD) - In June the Hanoi Opera House will begin welcoming tourists to enjoy performances and learn about the building’s history and architecture
English class of American war veterans

English class of American war veterans

(VOVworld) – Every Wednesday, classroom B in Hanoi Industrial College rumbles with conversations in English and the laughter of teacher Paul George Harding and his students. Paul was a veteran during the American...
Promoting community’s reading culture

Promoting community’s reading culture

(VOVworld) – April 21 is observed as Reading Day in Vietnam. Recently, book streets and festivals have been opened, promoting the community’s reading culture
“GoodBooks” project promotes reading habit

“GoodBooks” project promotes reading habit

(VOVworld) - Launched in 2007, the “GoodBooks” project has introduced books to the public. Its goal is to promote a reading habit within the community and foster a collaborative learning environment...
First cultural house for AO victims opens

First cultural house for AO victims opens

(VOVworld) - Vietnamese Agent Orange (AO) victims have had their first cultural house for the first time after a ceremony handing the Cultural House of the Rehabilitation and Nursing Centre to...
Wednesday December 14, 2016

Wednesday December 14, 2016

(VOVworld) - A: We’re so excited to welcome a new listener to VOV’s DX’ing community: Tom Beaton of the US
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,...