(VOVWORLD) - "A picture is worth more than a thousand words", Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu said at a recent exhibition of handcrafts and photographs of the history, customs, and culture of...
(VOVWORLD) - The fanous lantern has been a symbol of Ramadan for hundreds of years. For Muslims, it represents the light guiding the way. In Egypt, during the holy month of Ramadan, streets are illuminated...
(VOVWORLD) - Like the Hungry Ghosts Festival or ''Mua Vu Lan'', known as Mother’s Day in Vietnam, Pchum Ben Day is Cambodia’s festival for the ancestors. It is a public holiday in...
(VOVWORLD) - Franz Schubert's song cycle "Winterreise” (Winter Journey) has recently been translated into Vietnamese and premiered in Vienna
(VOVWORLD) -Wales, a small beautiful country is famous for its rugged coastline, mountainous National Parks and the Celtic Welsh language. It’s a pretty cool country to live in or to visit....
(VOVWORLD) - Jjimjilbang or traditional Korean sauna is an essential part of contemporary Korean culture. It is a place where people not only come to relax and unwind but also for dates or social...
(VOVWORLD) - Austria is famous for the Alps, cities like Vienna and Salzburg, and classical music. It’s also known for skiing, being the home of Red Bull energy drinks, and famous dishes like Wiener Schnitzel and Sachertorte....
(VOVWORLD) - Greece is a country with rich ancient culture and natural beauty. Its attraction comes from impressive tourist sites full of mythology and fine cuisine, especially traditional desserts. Bougatsa phyllo pastry, for...
(VOVWORLD) - Israel’s cuisine is classified as the cuisine of immigrants, and there is a variety of Israeli food available in this country, said Professor Nir Avieli, a cultural anthropologist at Ben Gurion University...
(VOVWORLD) - The crunchy fortune cookies are often served at the end of a Chinese meal in the US. When you see them, it's not the cookie you're craving, it's the fortune. I...
(VOVWORLD) - Due to its geographical position, Israel’s cuisine is a blend of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines strongly influenced by cuisine of Asia, Africa, and Europe. Thanks to all these influences, Israeli food...
(VOVWORLD) - Azerbaijan is a country where national traditions are carefully preserved. Azerbaijan culture is close to its heritage and holds its centuries-old national traditions sacred. Many Azerbaijan traditions are embodied in hospitality, folk beliefs...
(VOVWORLD) - Eating by hand or with a spoon? Left hand or right hand? And how do you eat with your hand properly? To answer these questions about the eating customs of the Palestinian people,...
(VOVWORLD) - The paper-thin, blanket-sized bread called lavash has long been considered a fundamental element of Armenians’ diet. It is one of the most ancient breads still being made today. Lavash...
(VOVWORLD) - In the culture of Austria, cafés are an essential part of daily life, especially in Vienna. The coffeehouse has been a center of Viennese culture for a long time. Recently UNESCO added Viennese...
(VOVWORLD) - There is no census for the Sami, but their population is estimated to be approximately 80,000 people, spread over four countries – Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Russia. The Sami are one of Sweden's...
(VOVWORLD) - Siheyuan, a word that means “quadrangle” in Chinese, refers to a traditional Chinese compound. For 2,000 years, the quadrangular compound has been considered a template for Chinese architecture. In...
(VOVWORLD) - Indonesia is famous for its traditional musical instruments. Last month its gamelan orchestra was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Let’s find out about gamelan...
(VOVWORLD) - Boxing Day is celebrated each year on December 26th, the day after Christmas, in countries around the world. In the past, it was a day for giving to the less fortunate. today Boxing Day has...
(VOVWORLD) - Welcome back to our weekly Culture Rendezvous! We’ll now continue our story about Thanksgiving in the US. In a previous edition, we talked about Thanksgiving celebrations and stopped at the...