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...
Surprising things about Italian Culture

Surprising things about Italian Culture

(VOVWORLD) - Located in southern Europe, Italy has its culture commonly associated with art, music and food. It was home to the Roman Empire, the Roman Catholic Church and the main center of the Renaissance, which flourished through...
Easter in the US

Easter in the US

(VOVWORLD) -Easter is the most holy of Christian celebrations. Christians celebrate Easter in the church, but Easter has also become a holiday celebrated by people of all faiths in America, with a non...
Is British humour often difficult to understand?

Is British humour often difficult to understand?

(VOVWORLD) - Humour is important in every country. But to truly understand a country’s humour, and how and why it is used, is not easy. Humour is an interesting aspect of British culture. Comedy can be very smart and witty...
Birthday party on Zoom during COVID-19

Birthday party on Zoom during COVID-19

(VOVWORLD) -With in-person parties completely off the table for many people this year, throwing a Zoom party that everyone actually wants to join is the best idea. You may have a bunch of questions about...
Nyepi Day in Bali or Bali Day of Silence

Nyepi Day in Bali or Bali Day of Silence

(VOVWORLD) - Once a year, the island of Bali completely shuts down for one day. This day, known as Nyepi, is unique to Bali and marks the first day of the New...
Argentinian music, a hybrid of overlapping styles

Argentinian music, a hybrid of overlapping styles

(VOVWORLD) - In the previous edition of “Cultural Rendezvous”, Ana Schiller, a young Argentine native, gave us an overview of her motherland’s culture. Today we’ll continue talking with Ana Schiller, who is in Hanoi as part...
What is Argentina famous for?

What is Argentina famous for?

(VOVWORLD) - What is Argentina famous for besides legendary football stars Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi. It depends on who you ask. Some people will rave about wine and delicious cuisine. Others may...
Changes in China’s Spring Festival celebration

Changes in China’s Spring Festival celebration

(VOVWORLD) - As in Vietnam, Spring Festival or Lunar New Year is the grandest festival and longest public holiday in China. During this period China is dominated by red lanterns, loud fireworks, massive banquets...
China’s Suzhou - “Venice of the East”

China’s Suzhou - “Venice of the East”

(VOVWORLD) - China’s Suzhou is one of the oldest cities in the Yangtze Basin dating back more than 2,500 years. As the Chinese saying states, "In heaven there is paradise; on earth are Suzhou...
Israel’s Tu Bishvat – New Year for the trees

Israel’s Tu Bishvat – New Year for the trees

(VOVWORLD) - January 25 this year marks the Jewish holiday of Tu Bishvat – New Year for the trees – when early bloomers wake up from winter and nature lovers celebrate the season by planting tiny shoots at sites all...
Flamenco, a traditional folk dance of Spain

Flamenco, a traditional folk dance of Spain

(VOVWORLD) - Spain is famous for lots of things including the sexy, wild dancing called flamenco. If you want to learn more about this traditional folk dance of Spain, stick around as...
Diwali - Festival of Lights – the biggest in India

Diwali - Festival of Lights – the biggest in India

(VOVWORLD) - Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated across India with great enthusiasm as it symbolises the victory of good over evil. Marking the return of Lord Rama to Ayodha after 14 years of exile...
2020 Christmas celebrations during COVID-19 in US

2020 Christmas celebrations during COVID-19 in US

(VOVWORLD) - How will Covid-19 affect Christmas this year? From Santa bubbles to drive-through decorations, the socially distanced year will give us a masked Christmas like no other. In today’s program,...
Eid Al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, in Oman

Eid Al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, in Oman

(VOVWORLD) - “Eid al-Adha,” the "Sacrifice Feast," is the second Muslim holiday celebrated in Oman each year. The festival marks the end of the traditional pilgrimage season to Mecca. A large number of animals are...
Advent in Germany – Counting days till Christmas!

Advent in Germany – Counting days till Christmas!

(VOVWORLD) - In many western countries, including Germany, the time from December 1st to December 24th is called Advent, which means before Christmas Eve. Parents give their children calendars counting down the days. Each day in...