Tinh, the unique musical instrument of the Tay ethnic minority

Tinh, the unique musical instrument of the Tay ethnic minority

(VOVWORLD) - The Tay in the northern border province of Quang Ninh have a vibrant cultural life with many customs, rituals, and festivals, such as the “Going to the field” festival at the beginning of the year, the Longevity ceremony, the Crop...
Wednesday February 26,2020

Wednesday February 26,2020

(VOVWORLD) - First on our show today, we’d like to welcome back Dennis Allen of Australia after nearly two years since we last received a letter from him
Samosa – an Indian snack

Samosa – an Indian snack

(VOVWORLD) - Samosa is one of favorite snacks across India. It has a crispy outer shell in a triangle form, filled with mainly potatoes, flavored with different herbs and spices
Wednesday February 19, 2020

Wednesday February 19, 2020

(VOVWORLD) - How did you celebrate World Radio Day on February 13? The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) joined with the UNESCO Office in Hanoi to co-host a ceremony marking...
First antiviral drug approved to fight COVID-19

First antiviral drug approved to fight COVID-19

(VOVWORLD) - Favilavir, formerly known as Fapilavir, an antiviral medicine that has shown efficacy in treating the novel coronavirus, has been approved for the market, the Taizhou government in China’s...
Wednesday February 12, 2020

Wednesday February 12, 2020

(VOVWORLD) - World Radio Day, February 13 is a date proclaimed by UNESCO to celebrate radio broadcasts, improve international cooperation among radio broadcasters and encourage decision-makers to create and provide access...
Ngoa Van pagoda

Ngoa Van pagoda

(VOVWORLD) - Yen Tu and Ngoa Van in Quang Ninh province were two important places in King Monk Tran Nhan Tong’s Buddhist life. The King, who was born in 1258 and...
Free face masks offered amid nCoV outbreak

Free face masks offered amid nCoV outbreak

(VOVWORLD) - The coronavirus (nCoV) is spreading every day, fueling fears among the public and increasing local demand for medical masks and hand sanitisers – two measures believed to reduce the risk of infection. Due to...
Umm Ali (Egyptian sweet pastry dessert)

Umm Ali (Egyptian sweet pastry dessert)

(VOVWORLD) - Umm Ali is a well-known dessert that originated in Egypt in the 13th century. "Umm Ali" means "Mother of Ali" in Arabic. It is made from milk, puff pastry,...
Wednesday February 5, 2020

Wednesday February 5, 2020

(VOVWORLD) - I hope this edition of the letter box finds you well and in good health. Especially amidst the widespread coronavirus epidemic. Many of our listeners want to know what...
Visiting a noodle factory in the Mekong Delta

Visiting a noodle factory in the Mekong Delta

(VOVWORLD) - The “Homeland” noodle factory stands near the Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho city. Visitors can observe the whole process of turning flour into noodles, and even try...
Seventh nCoV case confirmed in Vietnam

Seventh nCoV case confirmed in Vietnam

(VOVWORLD) - A citizen of the US has been tested positive for the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus (nCoV), becoming the 7th nCoV-infected case in Vietnam so...
Cyclo tours in Hue ancient city

Cyclo tours in Hue ancient city

(VOVWORLD) - A cyclo tour is a popular way to discover the hidden charm of Hue ancient city. There are more than 700 cyclo riders taking tourists to palaces, royal tombs, temples,...
Tet featured in spring newspapers

Tet featured in spring newspapers

(VOVWORLD) - The joyful atmosphere of welcoming in a new spring and the happy anticipation of people at home and abroad is the theme of many spring press publications. Traditional Tet ...
Cosy Tet for everyone

Cosy Tet for everyone

(VOVWORLD) - The Party, State, and local administrations nationwide have organized activities to ensure a happy Tet for people nationwide, especially disadvantaged people