Second banh mi festival slated for May

Second banh mi festival slated for May

(VOVWORLD) - Ho Chi Minh City will host the second banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) festival on May 17-19, aiming to promote the Vietnamese cuisine which has grown in popularity among...
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...
NATO marks its 75th founding anniversary

NATO marks its 75th founding anniversary

(VOVWORLD) - 75 years ago in Washington, DC, 12 Western countries signed an agreement to establish the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). NATO now remains the largest military bloc in the world...
Fun facts about Ireland

Fun facts about Ireland

(VOVWORLD) -The Republic of Ireland is an island next to Great Britain. Its capital city is Dublin. Ireland has much to offer – a rich history, beautiful natural scenery, a unique culture, and friendly people...
Wednesday January 31, 2024

Wednesday January 31, 2024

(VOVWORLD) - It’s the peak of winter now in Vietnam. The temperature in Hanoi last week dropped below 10 degrees Celsius. Some northern mountain areas experienced freezing cold, with ice...
Azerbaijan Barbecue – Shishlik (Kabab)

Azerbaijan Barbecue – Shishlik (Kabab)

(VOVWORLD) - When mentioning barbecue, you may immediately think of skewers of meat or fish cooked outdoors over a fire. But there is a lot more to discover about styles of...
Everyday life in Vietnam in the eyes of German writer

Everyday life in Vietnam in the eyes of German writer

(VOVWORLD) - In comparison with Vietnamese writers, how does a foreign observer describe Vietnam’s rivers, markets, motorbikes, pho, and draft beer? Renowned contemporary German poet Jan Wagner provides a fascinating answer...