(VOVWORLD) - Azerbaijan has had, to date, 19 Intangible Cultural Heritages of Humanity recognized by UNESCO. One of themp is the art of ashiq, which was recognized in 2009. This week’s Cultural Rendezvous explores ashiq and the reasons it made UNESCO’s list.

(VOVWORLD) - Visiting the Tibetan area of China, it’s easy to see mani stones and mani stone piles. Mani stones are stone plates or rocks that are carved with texts from Buddhism. This is one of the cultural symbols of Tibetans and Tibetan Buddhism.

(VOVWORLD) - Ayurveda is India’s original healthcare tradition. It’s not simply a system of medicine, but a manifestation of our symbiotic relationship with nature. It is a well-documented system of healthcare which gives curing disease and promoting good health equal consideration.

(VOVWORLD) - The Peruvian Ambassador to Vietnam says that every Peruvian person can cook well and cuisine is a source of their national pride, not just for its incomparable flavors and aromas, but because it summarizes much of Peru’s history. What are the unique features of Peruvian cuisine? How are Peruvian culture, history, and traditions reflected on its cuisine? This week’s “Cultural Rendezvous” will give you the answer.

(VOVWORLD) - Traditional dishes, cocktails, and the exquisite taste of Peruvian specialty coffee are the highlights of the ongoing Peruvian culinary week in Hanoi.

(VOVWORLD) - Sweden’s ambient electronic scene has produced many talented artists. One Swedish standout is Andreas Tilliander, musician, DJ, producer, and sound artist. His music weaves together elements of techno, ambient, and experimental sounds, creating a unique and captivating sonic experience for his listeners. His work is a testament to Sweden's rich musical legacy. In this week’s Cultural Rendezvous, we’ll talk to Andreas about Swedish electronic music. Andreas is in Vietnam to perform at the Hanoi Monsoon Music Festival 2023.

(VOVWORLD) - The Monsoon Music Festival 2023, which began last Saturday, treats audiences to a unique musical experience and serves as a platform for cultural exchange between Vietnam and other countries.

(VOVWORLD) - The Torito de Pucará or Pucara bull statue is a character full of mysticism and clay-based art commonly found in the South of Peru. The colorful character is the most representative ceramic of the Pucará culture and the Peruvian culture. Late last month, these bulls were exhibited in Hanoi as part of a cultural promotion project initiated by the Peruvian Foreign Ministry entitled "Torito de Pucará: Ambassador of the Peruvian Highlands" and in a series of activities to mark 29 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Peru. This week’s Cultural Rendezvous will explore the art of the Pucara bull and how it changed when it came to Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - 18 handmade ceramic Pucara bull statues, one of the most specific symbols of traditional Peruvian pottery, are on display at an exhibition in Hanoi, the first in a series of activities to mark 29 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Peru.

(VOVWORLD) - The UK Festival in downtown Hanoi last weekend featured a series of activities, offering a unique opportunity to explore the UK, its culture and others and its connection with Vietnam. Bringing together more than 60 partners, the Festival was an unparalleled experience inviting all individuals to join in celebrating the rich tapestry of UK – Vietnam partnership as well as UK culture and arts. The event is part of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam-UK diplomatic ties.