Free libraries inspire reading in rural areas

Free libraries inspire reading in rural areas

(VOVWORLD) - Private libraries have been established by individuals, families, and clans in rural areas over the past few years with free access for local people. This model has encouraged reading among...
Wednesday May 17, 2017

Wednesday May 17, 2017

(VOVWORLD) - VOV has developed a new app VOV Media which can be used on both Android and IOS platforms. With this new app, you can listen to our program at anytime anywhere...
Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

A: To He, or toy figurine, is a traditional toy that Vietnamese children are exceedingly fond of. Dating back to the 17th century, To He are made of glutinous rice powder...
Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

(VOVworld)- On the occasion of the Mid-autumn Festival, moon cakes are given as gifts, especially to parents and grandparents. Vietnamese also place moon cakes and a variety of fruits...
“Luc Van Tien fairy tale” returns home

“Luc Van Tien fairy tale” returns home

(VOVworld) – The French School of the Far East has just released two volumes of a comic book adapted from the poem Luc Van Tien by Vietnamese renowned poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu...
Belgian cartoons – the 9th art

Belgian cartoons – the 9th art

(VOVworld) - Have you ever read the Belgian comic book series “Adventures of Tintin”? Did you know it is famous around the world and has been published in more than 70 languages...
Cosplay: the Culture of Immitation

Cosplay: the Culture of Immitation

(VOVworld) - Costume role-play or cosplay has become more than a fashion trend. It’s now massive network of costume enthusiasts, spread around the globe. Why has it attracted...
Onigiri - A symbol of family love in Japan

Onigiri - A symbol of family love in Japan

(VOVworld) - At first glance, Onigiri- Japanese rice balls- seem too ordinary to represent the quintessence of Japan’s cooking arts, unlike a colorful tray of sushi. Yet, the simple-looking rice...
Crowdfunding to promote Vietnamese culture

Crowdfunding to promote Vietnamese culture

(VOVworld)- Crowdfunded projects promoting Vietnamese arts and culture have become more popular. The projects have enabled Vietnamese artists to realize their passion and find outlets for their work
Comic series wins International Manga award

Comic series wins International Manga award

(VOVworld) - The first volume of a historical comic series by Vietnamese Phong Duong Comic has won the silver award at the ninth International Manga Awards hosted by Japan's Ministry...
Gender Equality: Picture it!

Gender Equality: Picture it!

(VOVworld) - Almost every country in the world is confronting gender issues. The importance of continuously investing in gender equality and eliminating violence against women and girls was stressed recently at the launch...
Young@Heart

Young@Heart

(VOVworld) - Young@Heart is an Oxfam global initiative in 16 countries aimed at empowering the youth, encouraging them to raise their voices, enabling space and favorable conditions for them to enhance their...
 German cultural space in Hanoi

German cultural space in Hanoi

(VOVworld) – An exhibition entitled “Comics, Manga and Co – The New German Comic Culture” is underway in the Goethe Institute, Hanoi, as part of cultural activities to mark “European Days in Vietnam”...