Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

A: “We’ve had a period of very hot weather here in Sweden with temperatures reaching 28 DC. This certainly is too much for me and my wife but I guess this kind...
Eating Habits in Germany

Eating Habits in Germany

(VOVworld) - Each region in Germany has its own specialties and variations. Some say that the cooking and eating habits there are greatly influenced by the French and has more of an Eastern European...
RESTLESS CURIOSITY – A VENUE FOR SCIENCE FANS

RESTLESS CURIOSITY – A VENUE FOR SCIENCE FANS

(VOVworld) - Have you ever wondered how things were created or why things happen? Or have you ever tried creating something yourself? These questions inspired the formation of “Restless curiosity”, a...
Wednesday May 11, 2016

Wednesday May 11, 2016

(VOVworld) - From Japan, Fumito Hokamura told us about powerful earthquakes that shook the Kumamoto region last month and destroyed many houses. He said this area hadn’t recorded many earthquakes before....
The Vietnamese Bamboo Flute

The Vietnamese Bamboo Flute

(VOVworld) - The Vietnamese bamboo flute has long been one of the most popular wind instruments, containing the essence of Vietnamese music. The moody sound it produces has signified the spiritual life of...
Rain praying ritual of the Lo Lo in Ha Giang

Rain praying ritual of the Lo Lo in Ha Giang

(VOVworld) – The Lo Lo celebrate many rituals each year – the spring ritual, the corn picking ritual, and the rain praying ritual. The Lo Lo in Meo Vac district, Ha Giang province,...
Homeland of Hue folk paintings

Homeland of Hue folk paintings

(VOVworld)- Sinh village in Thua Thien Hue province has made folk paintings for the central region for more than 400 years. The paintings are made by farmers during crop intervals....
Wednesday September 30, 2015

Wednesday September 30, 2015

(VOVworld) - We had some interesting talks with the winners about their passion for shortwave radio and what they think about VOV. During their stay in Hanoi, the three listeners visited historical and cultural sites...
RCEP nations pledge to remove import tariff

RCEP nations pledge to remove import tariff

(VOVworld) – A ministers meeting of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) took place in Kuala Lumpur on Monday as part of the 47th ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting and Related Meetings
Typical musical instrument of the Raglai

Typical musical instrument of the Raglai

(VOVworld) – The Raglai have many kinds of musical instrument - Ma La flat gongs, the Sarakel wind instrument, and the Chapi. In the Raglai’s cultural life musical instruments are treasured possessions...
Tube strike disrupts UK economy

Tube strike disrupts UK economy

(VOVworld) – The UK economy is estimated to have suffered a loss of approximately 50 million pounds per day after tube staff went on strike across the London Underground network in...
Yokdon National Park

Yokdon National Park

(VOVworld) - Yokdon National Park in Buon Don district, Dak Lak province is one of the largest nature reserves in Vietnam. It is also one of the most popular destinations in...
Hoi An Ancient Town: Day and Night

Hoi An Ancient Town: Day and Night

VOVworld)- Located by the Thu Bon river, Hoi An ancient town in Quang Nam province boasts a unique architectural style with tube-shaped houses adjoining one another along the streets. Visitors to...
Typical musical instruments of the Bana

Typical musical instruments of the Bana

(VOVworld) – Living close to nature, the Bana have made many musical instruments from available materials like stone, wood, bamboo, rattan, leaves, and dried gourds. The hand-made musical instruments have...
Unique weaving of the Muong

Unique weaving of the Muong

(VOVworld) – Weaving is an age-old custom of the Muong. They perform every step manually - growing cotton, raising silkworms, weaving, dyeing, and making clothing items. The Muong produce brocade products...
Madame Pham Thi Thi

Madame Pham Thi Thi

(VOVworld) - I met her one morning in August, 2014. The weather in Hanoi was chilly because autumn had arrived. She was accompanied by a maid who reminded her whenever she forgot some details. No...
Bai choi performance in Hoi An

Bai choi performance in Hoi An

(VOVworld) - Hoi An is even more beautiful at night when hundreds of lanterns are lit. The ancient town is lively thanks to popular games that take place in the streets attracting both...
Hoi An ancient town

Hoi An ancient town

(VOVworld)- Located by the Thu Bon river, Hoi An ancient town in Quang Nam province boasts a unique architectural style with tube-shaped houses adjoining one another along the streets. Visitors to...