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...
Vietnam commits to end tuberculosis by 2035

Vietnam commits to end tuberculosis by 2035

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is committed to work closely with the world community to end tuberculosis globally by 2035. This is an ambitious but extremely meaningful goal because it will save tens of...
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,...
Vietnam gives top priority to public healthcare

Vietnam gives top priority to public healthcare

(VOVWORLD) -Vietnamese Doctor’s Day, observed on February 27th, is a day to honor doctors and medical workers and acknowledge the achievements of the health sector. The top goal of the Vietnamese Party and...