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...
Israel’s parenting principles

Israel’s parenting principles

(VOVWORLD) - Raising a happy, healthy child is one of the most challenging jobs a parent can have and also one of the most rewarding. Yet many of us don't approach parenting with the...
Palestine and the Arab world

Palestine and the Arab world

(VOVWORLD) - How much do you know about the Arab world? For example, how many Arab nations are there? What is their common language? How is their culture? Our guest on today’s Culture Rendezvous is Palestinian Salim Hammad,...
South Africa’s Heritage Day or Braai Day

South Africa’s Heritage Day or Braai Day

(VOVWORLD) - For South Africa, Heritage Day on September 24 is an annual occasion that grips the country in a series of events, festivities, and social and family gatherings. It celebrates South Africa’s roots, and...
The meaning of White color in Brazilian culture

The meaning of White color in Brazilian culture

(VOVWORLD) -Have you ever wondered about the meaning of different colors in your culture? What color do you usually choose for your New Year’s Eve Party? Red, Black, Pink or any colors that make you...
How cycling becomes a symbol of Dutch culture

How cycling becomes a symbol of Dutch culture

(VOVWORLD) - The Netherlands is one of the very few countries that actually encourage the use of bicycles as a means of transportation. People joke that Dutch people are born with a bicycle...
Laos’ greetings, etiquette customs

Laos’ greetings, etiquette customs

(VOVWORLD) - Laos enchants tourists with its beauty and unique culture and customs. When you visit Laos you’ll have a chance to meet super-friendly locals and observe their unhurried lives. Laotians impress tourists...
Laos’s Boun Ork Phansa Festival

Laos’s Boun Ork Phansa Festival

(VOVWORLD) - Lao people celebrate scores of traditional festivals and holidays throughout the year. Most of them, including the Boun Ork Phansa Festival, are based on Buddhism and interwoven with the seasons and...
Ukrainian Cuisine

Ukrainian Cuisine

(VOVWORLD) -Cuisine is the first thing people notice when visiting a country. Ukrainian cuisine is closely linked to the customs, culture, and way of life of the Ukrainian people. It is famous for its...
What you should know when traveling to Indonesia?

What you should know when traveling to Indonesia?

(VOVWORLD) - One of the most difficult parts of living in or visiting a foreign country is understanding its culture, customs, and traditions. We recently talked to Tommy Sorongan, a reporter with CNBC...
Swedish Midsummer festival

Swedish Midsummer festival

(VOVWORLD) - The Midsummer Festival is one of Sweden’s most important holidays, a highly anticipated event when family and friends get together – at least, when there’s no raging pandemic. Today our...
Fourth of July holiday

Fourth of July holiday

(VOVWORLD) -Americans will consume about 150 million hot dogs on the Fourth of July. For many of them, 4th of July is just an excuse to relax in the sun, toss back a...
Things to know about Serbia’s culture

Things to know about Serbia’s culture

(VOVWORLD) - Serbia is a country located on the Balkan Peninsula in the southeast of Europe and has a population of roughly 7 million. Today we have Marko Nikolić, a Serbian...
What do Danes mean by “hygge”?

What do Danes mean by “hygge”?

(VOVWORLD) - In recent years, the Danish word ‘hygge’ and the simple lifestyle of the Danes has been trending around the world. ‘Hygge’ can be translated as "cosiness" or “happiness”,...
Where to go and what to do in the UK!

Where to go and what to do in the UK!

(VOVWORLD) - The UK is home to numerous gorgeous towns, sleepy little villages, and vibrant cities to explore! From sunny spots in the south of England to ancient villages that have stood for over a thousand years...
Interesting facts about Italy

Interesting facts about Italy

(VOVWORLD) - With some of the world’s most impressive art, architecture, food and scenery, it’s no wonder that Italy tops so many travelers’ bucket lists. From ancient cities and soaring mountains to fine wines and traditional pizza...