[VOVWORLD] - If there's a type of food that can truly capture the taste buds, and the centuries-old dining culture of Spain, it has to be tapas. These small, delightful bites, often enjoyed alongside a drink, are so deeply woven into everyday life that they even come with their own verb - tapear. Today on Cultural Rendezvous, let’s take a closer look at this Spanish delicacy with Marcel Ruiz, a marketing student from Barcelona.

[VOVWORLD] - Just as the Vietnamese people have their beloved bun cha and pho stalls, Mexicans have their iconic puesto de tacos, or taco carts. These stands are part of the community and neighborhood. Mexican Ambassador to Vietnam, Alejandro Negrín, and Octavio Muñoz, co-founder of NacoTaco, an authentic Mexican restaurant right here in Hanoi, together will tell us more of what is perhaps the most famous —yet most misunderstood—food in the world: the taco.

[VOVWORLD] - Hanoi is about to get a taste of the Arabian Sea as a culinary delegation from Pakistan’s Sindh province will arrive in the capital later this month. Today, we discussed with Pakistani Ambassador Kohdayar Marri about that province’s rich spices, legendary rice, and maritime traditions and the culinary heritage of Sindh.

[VOVWORLD] - The Embassy of Pakistan in Vietnam held a Pakistani Day celebration on Wednesday at the Hanoi College of Commerce and Tourism, drawing a large number of students and faculty members.

(VOVWORLD) -Located in the Midwestern region of the United States, the state of Michigan is known for its rich cultural heritage and beautiful natural landscapes. At the center of the state is Detroit, a city with a strong industrial legacy and a dynamic spirit. Today on Culture Rendezvous, we are joined by Joe Mitchell, an American software engineer from Detroit, who will share some insights about his home city and what makes it special.

(VOVWORLD) - As we step into the Year of the Horse in 2026, we look for symbols of strength, endurance, and heritage. While Lunar New Year celebrations light up Vietnam and many other Asian countries, our journey today takes us thousands of miles to Dalarna, the snow-covered heartland of Sweden to explore that country’s beloved horse symbol – the Dala horse.

(VOVWORLD) - Located along the Chao Phraya River on the edge of Bangkok’s Chinatown, Song Wat Road may be short, but offers one of the city’s most compelling blends of heritage and modern creativity. Once a busy trading street lined with spice merchants and warehouse shophouses, it is now home to artisanal shops, minimalist cafés, street art, and carefully preserved architecture. This week’s Culture Rendezvous takes you to Song Wat—often described as an open-air museum and one of Bangkok’s most fascinating creative districts.

(VOVWORLD) - There are many reasons to attract tourists to Japan, from its unique blend of ancient traditions and futuristic modernity to its stunning natural scenery, world-renowned cuisine, rich culture, exceptional safety, cleanliness, and legendary hospitality. But recently, a growing number of visitors, especially anime and manga fans, have been traveling to Japan to visit the real-life locations that inspired their favorite stories. They come to savor the atmosphere, recreate beloved scenes, and relive emotional moments. This week’s Culture Rendezvous takes you on a journey through some of Japan’s most iconic anime pilgrimage destinations.

(VOVWORLD) - Welcome back to Culture Rendezvous on VOV24/7. Today, we’re joined once again by Jerome Crawford, who will tell us more about his country, Liberia, on the west coast of Africa. This time, it’s aboutits unique history, and climate. Don’t go away.

(VOVWORLD) - In Royal Mile Whiskies, a crowded whisky store tucked away in the heart of the Royal Mile in the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland, the air is thick with the sweet, peaty scent of oak and history. Standing behind the counter, manager Mark Davidson, a native Scot with a warm smile, talks to VOV about the history of Scotch whisky and his own 27 years in the business.