(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...
(VOVWORLD) -Do you love Sauna? Do you know where Sauna originated? Have you heard any Karelian Pie? Let’s find out answers to these questions in our talk with Thu Pham,...
(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...
(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...
(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...
(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...
(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...
(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...
(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...
(VOVWORLD) - Having breakfast together with 7 different kinds of vegetables on the first day of the lunar New Year is one of many traditions kept alive for many generations in Meidyana Rayana’s family,...
(VOVWORLD) - Panama is rich in culture and traditions. Panama’s Guna people can are famous for the Mola blouses worn by their women. Six indigenous groups live in Panama. The...
(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...
(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...
(VOVWORLD) - It’s said that some foods are so amazing that after trying them once, you know you’re hooked for life. Iberian ham is one of those foods. Irene Reguilón,...
(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...
(VOVWORLD) - 2021 has arrived and in the very first edition of Cultural Rendezvous for the New Year, we’ll meet with Do Thu Thuy, who is now living in the...
(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...
(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,...
(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...
(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...