(VOVWORLD) - The UK is home to numerous gorgeous towns, sleepy little villages, and vibrant cities to explore! From sunny spots in the south of England to ancient villages that have stood for over a thousand years, there is an incredible mix of destinations to visit. This week, Kieran Dave, a native Brit from Essex, will take us on a tour of his native land. As a tour guide for a foreign friend who will travel to the UK for the first time on a two week trip, let’s see which places Kieran suggests.

(VOVWORLD) - With some of the world’s most impressive art, architecture, food and scenery, it’s no wonder that Italy tops so many travelers’ bucket lists. From ancient cities and soaring mountains to fine wines and traditional pizza, you could explore this fascinating country for years and still not discover everything. Today, Mr. Roberto Cajati, Senior Consultant - Former Deputy Consul General of Italy in HCMC, is back on VOV24/7 to share with us more fun facts about Italy.

(VOVWORLD) - Located in southern Europe, Italy has its culture commonly associated with art, music and food. It was home to the Roman Empire, the Roman Catholic Church and the main center of the Renaissance, which flourished through Europe for centuries. You can spend a lot of time there and still feel as though there is more to see and get to know about Italy. Today we have Mr. Roberto Cajati, Senior Consultant - Former Deputy Consul General of Italy in HCMC, to share with us some interesting facts about the country that might surprise you.

(VOVWORLD) -Do you love Sauna? Do you know where Sauna originated? Have you heard any Karelian Pie? Let’s find out answers to these questions in our talk with Thu Pham, a Vietnamese student who have been studying and working in Finland for the last six years. She joins us today to share with us some interesting cultural experiences from Finland.

(VOVWORLD) -Easter is the most holy of Christian celebrations. Christians celebrate Easter in the church, but Easter has also become a holiday celebrated by people of all faiths in America, with a non-secular tone. So now you may have many questions about what to prepare for Easter in the US or simply what the Easter Bunny and Eggs are. Joe Fitzsimmons, an English language teacher and photographer is here with us on our weekly Culture Rendezvous to answer all our questions about Easter.

(VOVWORLD) - Humour is important in every country. But to truly understand a country’s humour, and how and why it is used, is not easy. Humour is an interesting aspect of British culture. Comedy can be very smart and witty, but may also be used in a way that is very pointed and direct. Jokes can establish rapport and informality, bring people together, introduce risky ideas, and even present criticism in an acceptable way. Today, Kieran Dave, a native Brit from Essex, a county east of London, will tell us more about what British humour is and how we can best understand it.

(VOVWORLD) -With in-person parties completely off the table for many people this year, throwing a Zoom party that everyone actually wants to join is the best idea. You may have a bunch of questions about what to prepare, how to host, or what games to play during a Zoom party. Joe Fitzsimmons, an English language teacher and photographer, who just had his birthday party on Zoom, is here with us on our weekly Culture Rendezvous to answer some of our questions about having a party on Zoom.

(VOVWORLD) - Once a year, the island of Bali completely shuts down for one day. This day, known as Nyepi, is unique to Bali and marks the first day of the New Year according to the Saka Balinese calendar. In today’s program, we’ll invite Made Vera, a Balinese graphic designer and lecturer of Institut Desain dan Bisnis Bali to tell us more about this most important Balinese holiday.

(VOVWORLD) - In the previous edition of “Cultural Rendezvous”, Ana Schiller, a young Argentine native, gave us an overview of her motherland’s culture. Today we’ll continue talking with Ana Schiller, who is in Hanoi as part of a cultural exchange program, to learn more about Argentina, especially its music. Argentinian music includes, not just tango, but a wide variety of other music genres, dance styles, and traditional instruments.

(VOVWORLD) - What is Argentina famous for besides legendary football stars Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi. It depends on who you ask. Some people will rave about wine and delicious cuisine. Others may praise Argentina’s natural beauty. In this week’s “Cultural Rendezvous”, I will ask Ana Schiller, a young Argentine native who has been living in Hanoi for a year and a half under a cultural exchange program, about her country.