(VOVWORLD) - Bhutan has, for centuries, viewed happiness as a core responsibility of government. The Gross National Happiness (GNH) Index was formally adopted as a development indicator in Bhutan’s 2008 Constitution and up...
(VOVWORLD) - Like the Hungry Ghosts Festival or ''Mua Vu Lan'', known as Mother’s Day in Vietnam, Pchum Ben Day is Cambodia’s festival for the ancestors. It is a public holiday in...
(VOVWORLD) - Azerbaijan is a country where national traditions are carefully preserved. Azerbaijan culture is close to its heritage and holds its centuries-old national traditions sacred. Many Azerbaijan traditions are embodied in hospitality, folk beliefs...
(VOVWORLD) - Boxing Day is celebrated each year on December 26th, the day after Christmas, in countries around the world. In the past, it was a day for giving to the less fortunate. today Boxing Day has...
(VOVWORLD) - Surrounding the imposing and world-famous Beijing architectural landmarks like the Forbidden City and the Old Summer Palace are hutong, narrow streets or alleys, closely linked to the life of commoners in...
(VOVWORLD) - Even though 80% of its population has been vaccinated, the UK is still looking at a plan B this winter to deal with an epidemic that remains persistent and dangerous. If plan B takes effect, people will...
(VOVWORLD) - The Netherlands is one of the very few countries that actually encourage the use of bicycles as a means of transportation. People joke that Dutch people are born with a bicycle...
(VOVWORLD) - Laos enchants tourists with its beauty and unique culture and customs. When you visit Laos you’ll have a chance to meet super-friendly locals and observe their unhurried lives. Laotians impress tourists...
(VOVWORLD) - With thousands of islands to choose from, picking the best island in the Philippines could be pretty overwhelming. But Apo Island is frequently among the top 10 islands recommended by people who have visited the...
(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...