Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

A: We’d like to thank Robert Krolikowski of the US for sending us late Easter greetings with a beautiful Easter Card and a greeting card marking St Patrick’s Day...
Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

A: In an email to VOV this week, SB Sharma of India asked about some special food made with green bananas, so we’ll tell you about snails cooked with green banana...
Promotional tours on sale

Promotional tours on sale

(VOVworld) – The Vietnam International Tourism Mart (VITM) themed “Vietnam-the Paradise of Sea and Island Tourism” is running from April 14-17 at the Vietnam Exhibition & Fair Centre in Hanoi. On April...
Koreans’ celebration for Lunar New Year

Koreans’ celebration for Lunar New Year

(VOVworld) - Vietnamese people have been enjoying the first month of the Lunar New Year in bliss and joy. But in Korea, the land some 3000 km away from us to the north...
The Maslenitsa Festival in Russia

The Maslenitsa Festival in Russia

(VOVworld) - March marks the transition between winter and summer. In Russia, March is even of special importance because it’s time for the Maslenitsa Festival
Wednesday March 30, 2016

Wednesday March 30, 2016

A: Vietnam has many colorful festivals and annual events which range from simply entertaining the community to honoring Vietnam’s founders and heroes
Hungarian folk dance - a dance of improvisation

Hungarian folk dance - a dance of improvisation

(VOVworld) - Hungarian folk dance probably dates back to the Middle Ages. The dance often draws compliments and praise for its free-style and extraordinary rhythms. Yet in the modern era when...
Da Lat night market

Da Lat night market

(VOVworld)- When the sun goes down, Da Lat city in Lam Dong province is lit up by the bright lights of shops, restaurants and hotels. In the cool night air,...
Mekong Ceramics: The Fine Art of Commoners

Mekong Ceramics: The Fine Art of Commoners

(VOVworld) - Running through 6 countries with an estimated length of 4,350 km, the Mekong is the longest river in the southeast Asia region and is home to many unique cultural features, including ceramics. Made...
Brexit could cost Britain 100 million pounds

Brexit could cost Britain 100 million pounds

(VOVworld) - Leaving the EU might cost the UK 100 billion pounds in lost economic output by 2020, equal to 5% of total GDP, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) reported...
Raising cows in Ha Giang Karst Plateau

Raising cows in Ha Giang Karst Plateau

(VOVworld) - For generations cows and the Mong ethnic people of the Ha Giang Karst Plateau have relied on each other to survive in this harsh land. Cows pull ploughs but...
Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

A: In a letter to us this week, Markku wrote: “I’m writing to you, because I listened to your transmission again after 48 years. The date of your last QSL card...
How to eat like the French

How to eat like the French

(VOVworld) - French people have a national pride in many things, and French cuisine is definitely one of them. It is no surprise that in a country so famous for its gastronomy, many traditions...
Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

A: Vietnamese festivals are variously categorized as agricultural festivals, religious festivals, competitions of folk singing and games, and cultural festivals honoring local heroes and traditions
American airlines register flights to Cuba

American airlines register flights to Cuba

(VOVworld) – US airlines are looking to serve Cuba primarily from their largest hub cities, with Havana being the most popular destination. At least eight carriers submitted applications to the US...