(VOVWORLD) - While Thanksgiving Day is usually celebrated in November in the US, some Caribbean islands, and Liberia, it takes place on the second Monday of October in Canada. Why is there a difference and how is the holiday observed in Canada? Amanda Butler, a Canadian native from the province of Ontario, will tell us today what we should know about Canadian Thanksgiving.

(VOVWORLD) - The Mid-Autumn Festival, known as Chuseok, is one of the biggest and most important festivals in Korea. It celebrates the autumn harvest and honors elderly family members, and is considered by many the Korean Thanksgiving Day. Today we have a Korean-Irish couple YoungHwi Cho and Emilee Jennings who will share with us some facts about this meaningful festival.

(VOVWORLD) - Nestled in the Caucasus Mountains and surrounded by neighbours Georgia, Iran, Turkey, and Azerbaijan, Armenia is famous for wine production. Ani Mouradian, a wine expert from Armenia, shares with VOV some key facts about Armenian wine.

(VOVWORLD) - Armenia is an underrated destination in the Caucasus. With a rich history that dates back to the ancient trade route, Armenia is a unique destination that needs to be on your bucket list. In today’s show, we’ll have Adrineh Der-Boghossian, an Armenian-Canadian freelance editor, share with us some quirky and fun facts about Armenia that you probably didn’t know.

(VOVWORLD) - A bowler hat is a must-have accessory for vintage fashionistas. The image of comedian Charles Chaplin in a vintage suit, a baton in hand, and a bowler hat, has been considered a typical image for an English man for a long time. Today we will talk with Aaron Meija, an English gentleman, to learn more about bowler hats.

(VOVWORLD) - In addition to its Mediterranean climate, golden beaches, mountainous landscapes, and interesting history, Albania also boasts delicious local cuisine, friendly people, and has much more to offer. On today’s Cultural Rendezvous, Linda Boletini, a German psychologist born in Albania, will share some interesting facts with us about this beautiful country.

(VOVWORLD) - Though usually celebrated in conjunction with Indonesia’s Independence Day, the Bidar (canoe) Race deserves a special mention! It’s among the most popular festivals in the Palembang region of south Sumatra. Meidyana Rayana of Indonesia will tell us all about this festival.

(VOVWORLD) - Welcome to another edition of VOV247’s Culture Rendezvous. We’re having Antoine Brochet, who is back to share with us more about French wine, including how to read a French wine label, order wine in a French restaurant, make a toast in French, as well as some French wine etiquette.

(VOVWORLD) - Like baguette and cheese, wine is a major part of both French culture and of the image France has around the world. When you picture a French person in your mind, it’s probable that they’re either holding a glass or bottle of wine or have one on the café table in front of them. But unlike cheese and bread, wine carries a certain cachet that can make it seem intimidating. In today’s show, we’ll have Antoine Brochet sharing with us everything about French wine.

(VOVWORLD) - If you ever visited the Buckingham Palace, the residence of the most important family in the UK, you couldn’t have missed the Queen’s Guards, the soldiers who are always standing still with straight faces. Today we will talk with Calum Bacon, an English young man who is working in Vietnam, to learn more about Foot Guards, the stoic soldiers that guard Her Majesty.