Wednesday May 6, 2020

Wednesday May 6, 2020

(VOVWORLD) - We continue to receive entries to our contest “What do you know about Vietnam?”, which we hold every five years
The pristine coastal beauty of Phu Yen province

The pristine coastal beauty of Phu Yen province

(VOVWORLD) - The movie “I see yellow flowers on green grass” catapulted the central coast province of Phú Yên to fame. The province has won praise for its friendly people, delicious food...
How the Swedish celebrate Lucia Day?

How the Swedish celebrate Lucia Day?

(VOVWORLD) - The annual candlelit Lucia procession on December 13 is one of the more exotic Swedish customs, with girls and boys clad in white full-length gowns singing songs together. When the 400-year...
Wednesday December 18, 2019

Wednesday December 18, 2019

(VOVWORLD) - Christmas is coming. We have received many Christmas and New Year’s Greetings from our listeners. Enrique Fernandez sent a Season’s Greeting card to the Director and staff of VOV’s English...
Vietnam intensifies global cultural promotion

Vietnam intensifies global cultural promotion

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam welcomed more than 15 million foreign visitors last year, proving the fact that it has become a magnet for travellers worldwide. This is attributed to the government’s...
Ban Gioc – a majestic waterfall

Ban Gioc – a majestic waterfall

(VOVWORLD) - Cao Bang province in northeastern Vietnam, bordering China’s Guangxi province, has some well-known historic sites, including including Le Nin stream and Pac Bo cave - the work place of President Ho Chi Minh...
Street food in Hoi An ancient town

Street food in Hoi An ancient town

(VOVWORLD) - The ancient town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam topped the list of 15 best cities in the world in a recent readers’ vote of the US travel magazine...
Wednesday August 07, 2019

Wednesday August 07, 2019

(VOVWORLD) - First, we’d like to congratulate Muslims around the world on the occasion of the Eid al-Adha or the "Festival of the Sacrifice", the second of two Islamic...
Wednesday July 10, 2019

Wednesday July 10, 2019

(VOVWORLD) - This week, we’d like to welcome back to VOV Mr. Otto Schwartz of the US. It has been a long time since we last heard from you
Indian philosopher Tagore and his global impact

Indian philosopher Tagore and his global impact

(VOVWORLD) - Though best known as a poet, Rabindranath Tagore was a man of many talents. The first Indian to win a Nobel Prize for literature, he wrote and composed a wide array of songs, including India’s national anthem. He...
Cape Town Minstrel Festival

Cape Town Minstrel Festival

(VOVWORLD) - The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, also known as the Tweede Nuwe Jaar, or Second New Year, is a colorful parade in Cape Town, South Africa. It is as rich in history...
Wednesday May 29, 2019

Wednesday May 29, 2019

(VOVWORLD) - Welcome to the Letter Box, our weekly feature dedicated to listeners around the world
Vietnamese student life in Finland

Vietnamese student life in Finland

(VOVWORLD) - Do you know that Finland has been ranked as the happiest country in the world for 2 years in a row? Vietnamese student Ngo Hanh Quyen has been living in Tampere, a...