Unique calendar of Thai people

Unique calendar of Thai people

(VOVWORLD) - The Thai ethic minority people in the northern mountainous province of Son La use their own calendar to keep track of activities such as funerals, weddings, house groundbreakings and inaugurations...
Laos’s Boun Ork Phansa Festival

Laos’s Boun Ork Phansa Festival

(VOVWORLD) - Lao people celebrate scores of traditional festivals and holidays throughout the year. Most of them, including the Boun Ork Phansa Festival, are based on Buddhism and interwoven with the seasons and...
The journey of incense sticks

The journey of incense sticks

(VOVWORLD) - To Vietnamese, burning incense is the traditional ritual meant to build a bridge between the visible life of the present generation and the spiritual world of gods and past...
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...
Wednesday March 3, 2021

Wednesday March 3, 2021

(VOVWORLD) - Traditionally the month after the Lunar New Year holiday is spring festival season. Vietnamese people go sightseeing and visit pagodas to pray for good luck in the New Year
Wednesday February 24, 2021

Wednesday February 24, 2021

(VOVWORLD) - First on our show today, we’d like to welcome back to VOV Richard Chen from Trinidad and Tobago, and thank him for sending New Year greetings to VOV
Wednesday February 3, 2021

Wednesday February 3, 2021

(VOVWORLD) - We’d like to send our big thanks to Shivendu Paul of India for his latest email to VOV. In an email on February 1, he shared his knowledge...
Wednesday December 23, 2020

Wednesday December 23, 2020

(VOVWORLD) - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all VOV’s listeners. We’re entering the final week of 2020, also called the COVID-19 year, in which a world...
Joyous Christmas vibes overwhelm Vietnam

Joyous Christmas vibes overwhelm Vietnam

(VOVWORLD) - The joyous Christmas vibes have reached every corner across Vietnam. At churches and dioceses, all the preparations have been completed to celebrate a merry and cozy holiday
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...