German traditional wedding customs

German traditional wedding customs

(VOVWORLD) - In many cultures all over the world, wedding ceremonies go hand in hand with special traditions and superstitions. Today we’ll talk to Josephine Struckmeier, a German student working...
Vietnam, catalyst for DPRK-USA negotiations

Vietnam, catalyst for DPRK-USA negotiations

(VOVWORLD) - The second DPRK-USA summit taking place in Hanoi on Wednesday and Thursday is drawing close attention from the international community. Vietnam’s hosting of this event shows that...
Tet tradition keeps calligraphy alive

Tet tradition keeps calligraphy alive

(VOVWORLD) - Asking for lucky words during the Lunar New Year is a popular custom in Vietnam. The words represent the recipients’ aspirations in the new year while also encouraging the...
Hanoi vibes in the lead up to Tet

Hanoi vibes in the lead up to Tet

(VOVWORLD) - A few days before the Lunar New Year (Tet), people are rushing around preparing for the important occasion. Branches of flowering peaches and kumquat trees are for sale along pavements on Nhat...
Tours to Quang Tri battlefields

Tours to Quang Tri battlefields

(VOVWORLD) - Situated in the central region, Quang Tri province attracts millions of Vietnamese and foreign tourists every year. Popular tours take visitors to the former battlefields and cemeteries to pay...
TV channel Vietnam Journey goes on air

TV channel Vietnam Journey goes on air

(VOVWORLD) - A ceremony was held in Hanoi on Wednesday for Vietnam Journey, Vietnam’s first multi-platform interactive TV channel on culture and tourism. The event, co-organized by the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) and the Ministry...
Funeral of Vietnam ethnic people

Funeral of Vietnam ethnic people

(VOVWORLD) - Funerals customs vary between ethnic groups in Vietnam. For many ethnic minority groups, funeral activities include games, dancing, and dressing in special ritual costumes, which might be considered odd...