“Coffee breaks, Swedish-style“

“Coffee breaks, Swedish-style“

(VOVWORLD) - Fika is a Swedish coffee break ritual. It is an important component of socializing and maintaining a state of relaxation during the day and between jobs in Sweden, and...
Bookings for Tet tours on the rise

Bookings for Tet tours on the rise

(VOVWORLD) - Ocean liners bustling at ports, bringing thousands of foreign visitors to Vietnam, and bookings for Tet (Lunar New Year) tours on the rise are among the robust uptick for the...
Dance The Night Away with Brazilian Zouk

Dance The Night Away with Brazilian Zouk

(VOVWORLD) - It is no surprise that Brazilians love to dance, and they are exceptionally good at it. This is evidenced by the fact that Brazil is home to many popular dances like Samba or Lambada. While these...
Colorful world of Qinqiang opera

Colorful world of Qinqiang opera

(VOVWORLD) - In China, there is a saying that "If you want to see China over the past 100 years, go to Shanghai. If you want to see China over the past 1000 years, go to Beijing. But if...
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...
Unique wedding procedures of the Ede  ​

Unique wedding procedures of the Ede ​

(VOVWORLD) - The Ede people are matriarchal so weddings are normally initiated by women. The bride's family is responsible for preparing betrothal gifts, and the groom's family has the privilege of...