Festivals in Lai Chau

Festivals in Lai Chau

(VOVWORLD) - Lai Chau province is home to more than 20 ethnic minority groups with diverse cultures. Each group has its own cultural event making Lai Chau a great destination for...
Europe experiences unrest on May Day

Europe experiences unrest on May Day

(VOVWORLD) -A May Day march in Paris turned violent less than a week before the runoff French presidential election. A few hundred protesters started throwing gasoline bombs and other objects...
The hardships of hydro-meteorologists

The hardships of hydro-meteorologists

(VOVworld) – The prerequisite for a reliable weather forecast is collecting accurate data on wind, clouds, and rainfall. These are the daily work of hydro-meteorological observers at Vietnam’s hydro-meteorological stations...
Papoose weaving craft of the Churu

Papoose weaving craft of the Churu

(VOVworld) – A papoose is a carrying container used by a number of ethnic groups in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, including the Churu. The papoose reflects the Churu people’s culture...
Wednesday April 12, 2017

Wednesday April 12, 2017

(VOVworld) - I’m reading an interesting letter from Radhakrishna Pillai of India. He told us about his participation at the National Council Meeting of Indian Society for Cultural Co-operation and Friendship ...
Controversial decision on Muslim costumes

Controversial decision on Muslim costumes

(VOVworld) – Turkey has criticized the European Court of Justice’s (ECJ) ruling that allows companies to ban staff from wearing religious costumes and political symbols, including Islamic headscarves at work....
2017 Ban Flower Festival opens

2017 Ban Flower Festival opens

(VOVworld) – The 2017 Ban Flower Festival and the 5th Culture, Sports, and Tourism Day opened in Dien Bien province on Sunday, attended by National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan
The danger of plastic bags

The danger of plastic bags

(VOVworld) – Plastic products are helpful to human life but also pose serious health hazards to population. A wide range of countries have taken measure to limit the use of plastic...