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...
Bhutan, the world’s happiest country

Bhutan, the world’s happiest country

(VOVWORLD) - At the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2025 in Hanoi last month, one of the most unexpected crowd-pullers was the Bhutan booth, drawing in curious exhibition-goers, especially young people, intrigued...
Mexico tells its soul through music

Mexico tells its soul through music

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam and Mexico are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations, and what better way to mark the occasion than through music? Today, we're heading to Mexico — a country where...
Mexico’s timeless soul with corn, color, and culture

Mexico’s timeless soul with corn, color, and culture

(VOVWORLD) - More and more Vietnamese people are becoming familiar with Mexico and its culture, especially sombrero and tequila. As part of activities to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and...
Muslim community in Vietnam celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Muslim community in Vietnam celebrate Eid al-Fitr

(VOVWORLD) - Eid al-Fitr, the joyous festival that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, is a time for Muslims around the world to come together in unity, compassion, and celebration. In Vietnam...
Bagpipes, a symbol of Scottish culture and history

Bagpipes, a symbol of Scottish culture and history

(VOVWORLD) - Talking about Scotland, most people think of men in skirts playing bagpipes which became a symbol of Scottish identity during the Celtic Revival. But like many traditional crafts, bagpipe making...
Life on the banks of the Ganges River

Life on the banks of the Ganges River

(VOVWORLD) - Varanasi of India, one of the world's oldest cities, is a popular tourist destination rich in cultural heritage. The millions of people who come here each year to explore the city’s history, tourist...
Nordic Noir, a highlight of the Swedish literature

Nordic Noir, a highlight of the Swedish literature

(VOVWORLD) - Scandinavian Noir or Nordic Noir is a powerful subgenre of crime fiction, rooted in the rich literary traditions of northern Europe. In this week’s Cultural Rendezvous, we’ll talk to writer Karin Smirnoff...
Things students should know before studying in Switzerland

Things students should know before studying in Switzerland

(VOVWORLD) - If you love chocolate and picturesque mountains, you’ve probably thought of Switzerland. This small country, located in central Europe, is one of the world’s wealthiest. There is not a single official language in Switzerland. People speak one of...