Israeli anthropologist discusses Hoi An’s cuisine

Israeli anthropologist discusses Hoi An’s cuisine

(VOVWORLD) - The book “Rice talks: Food and Community in a Vietnamese Town” by Israeli anthropologist Nir Avieli takes you on a fascinating journey to explore Hoi An’s cuisine, revealing how cuisine shapes social bonds, cultural...
Maslenitsa, goodbye winter, hello spring!

Maslenitsa, goodbye winter, hello spring!

(VOVWORLD) - Maslenitsa is the brightest, funniest, and most entertaining holiday of Russia. It falls in the last week of March before the Great Lent in. It’s believed that Maslenitsa pre...
Wednesday April 3 2024

Wednesday April 3 2024

(VOVWORLD) - I hope you're having a great week. We’re delighted to have received lots of emails and letters from VOV’s listeners
Fairy tale-like villages in Ha Giang

Fairy tale-like villages in Ha Giang

(VOVWORLD) - The northern mountain province of Ha Giang lures tourists with its pristine, tranquil, and picturesque villages reminiscent of a fairy tale
Rain praying ceremony of the Lo Lo

Rain praying ceremony of the Lo Lo

(VOVWORLD) - Rain praying is an important ritual of the Lo Lo ethnic minority in the northern mountain province of Cao Bang. The ceremony is closely associated with the customs, life,...
Wednesday March 20, 2024

Wednesday March 20, 2024

(VOVWORLD) - We’re excited to bring you the Letter Box every Wednesday. Reading letters, emails, and comments from our listeners is the most interesting part of our work. Last...
Basking in the glow of a Chinese Lantern Festival

Basking in the glow of a Chinese Lantern Festival

(VOVWORLD) - As fireworks from the Lunar New Year celebrations begin to fade, in every corner of China people are buzzing with excitement over one of the biggest festivals of the year: Yuanxiao Jie...
19/02/2024

19/02/2024

(VOVWORLD) - Highlights: - We dive into some fascinating studies that can revolutionize the way you start your day, like having a protein-rich breakfast for example. Who would have thought? Stick around as we uncover the science behind it...