Black Friday rings in the season of spending

Black Friday rings in the season of spending

(VOVWORLD) - As winter settles in and the year draws to a close, people start thinking about family gatherings and the holidays ahead. But before that reflective mood arrives, there’s another kind of excitement sweeping across the United States - the frenzy of Black...
Japan’s art of Inami wood carving

Japan’s art of Inami wood carving

(VOVWORLD) - The town of Inami in Nanto city, Toyama prefecture, is home to one of Japan’s most remarkable wood-carving traditions—a craft defined by its dynamism, precision, and an astonishing level...
Best classical pieces by Uzeyir Hajibeyov

Best classical pieces by Uzeyir Hajibeyov

(VOVWORLD) - Uzeyir Hajibeyov (1885–1948) is a famous composer of Azerbaijani classical music. His immense contributions to Azerbaijan’s musical heritage are celebrated on Azerbaijan’s National Music Day, which coincides...
Belgian cartoons – the 9th art

Belgian cartoons – the 9th art

(VOVworld) - Have you ever read the Belgian comic book series “Adventures of Tintin”? Did you know it is famous around the world and has been published in more than 70 languages...
Korean Royal Embroidery

Korean Royal Embroidery

(VOVworld) - Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric with a needle and thread. In order to introduce Korean Royal embroidery to Vietnamese people, an exhibit of famous South Korean embroidery artist...
Festival of Lights in Lyon – the magic colors

Festival of Lights in Lyon – the magic colors

(VOVworld) - When it comes to festivals, people often think of lively music, games, or parties. But the Festival of Lights in Lyon, France, happens in a silent and peaceful atmosphere. It’s where you...
Hanbok, the traditional costume of Koreans

Hanbok, the traditional costume of Koreans

(VOVworld) - The Koreans love their traditional costume Hanbok just as the Vietnamese love Ao Dai. Hanbok appears at weddings, funerals, folk festivals, special anniversaries and many other Korean events. The term Hanbok means "Korean clothing". One...
Eating Habits in Germany

Eating Habits in Germany

(VOVworld) - Each region in Germany has its own specialties and variations. Some say that the cooking and eating habits there are greatly influenced by the French and has more of an Eastern European...
French Perfume – the powerful fragrance

French Perfume – the powerful fragrance

(VOVworld) - When it comes to the art of perfume, no country ranks more highly than France. France has been the heart and soul of the world’s perfume industry. French perfumes, like their wines, are...
Irish Gaelic football

Irish Gaelic football

(VOVworld) - Most countries have their own sport displaying their national spirit. Irish Gaelic football stands out as a ball sport where people play with both their hands and feet. Today VOV talks to...
Baseball – the leading sport in Venezuela

Baseball – the leading sport in Venezuela

(VOVworld) - In Venezuela, sports play an important role in people’s lives. Of all the sports, baseball attracts the greatest number of participants. Today VOV talks to Ms Maikki from Venezuela,...
Cosplay: the Culture of Immitation

Cosplay: the Culture of Immitation

(VOVworld) - Costume role-play or cosplay has become more than a fashion trend. It’s now massive network of costume enthusiasts, spread around the globe. Why has it attracted...
The Sacred Last Meal of The Year

The Sacred Last Meal of The Year

(VOVworld) - The last day of the lunar year is very important to Vietnamese people. The feast eaten in the evening of this sacred day tends to be more abundant and elaborate than...
Koreans’ celebration for Lunar New Year

Koreans’ celebration for Lunar New Year

(VOVworld) - Vietnamese people have been enjoying the first month of the Lunar New Year in bliss and joy. But in Korea, the land some 3000 km away from us to the north...
The Maslenitsa Festival in Russia

The Maslenitsa Festival in Russia

(VOVworld) - March marks the transition between winter and summer. In Russia, March is even of special importance because it’s time for the Maslenitsa Festival