Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

(VOVWORLD) -This week,as usual, we received several interesting letters and emails from our listeners around the world. These messages encourage us to continue our shortwave broadcasts and improve our...
Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

A: To He, or toy figurine, is a traditional toy that Vietnamese children are exceedingly fond of. Dating back to the 17th century, To He are made of glutinous rice powder...
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 ...
Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

A: We think we sent you an embroidery painting of Ha Long Bay. Embroidery painting is a popular craft in many localities throughout Vietnam. XQ embroidery, for example, is a...
Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

A: In Hanoi thousands of students and other volunteers attended the launch ceremony. This was the 9th Earth Hour event held in Vietnam. Last year’s campaign saved 450,000kwh, 3...
Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

B: We’d like to thank Gerry Newmann for his great gift, a book of English culture and traditions throughout the year. We like the book every much, Gerry. It’s a...
Wednesday March 8, 2017

Wednesday March 8, 2017

(VOVworld) - First, we want to congratulate all our female listeners on International Women's Day, a day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Remember that all human life springs...
Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

A: The traditional Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important ceremonies in Vietnamese culture with influences from Confucian and Buddhist ideology. It is a significant day not only for...
Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

A: Happy New Year. Welcome, dear listeners, to the very first Letter Box of 2017. Thank you very much for listening to VOV. We greatly appreciate your reception reports and comments on...
Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

A: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Christmas is just around the corner and we wish you a happy holiday season
Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Bang Lang Stork Garden lies within the area of Binh Thoi hamlet, Thoi Thuan commune, Thot Not district, Can Tho city. It is surrounded by immense rice paddies as well...
Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

A: Ok Om Bok is an example. It is also called the Festival of Worshipping the Moon and takes place at the Ao Ba Om (Ba Om Pond) relic site...
Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

A: In today’s program, we will introduce you to singer Thuy Chi, who found fame through YouTube and social networks. Thuy Chi has been playing piano since the age of...
Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

A: Le Duc Tho was the first and only person ever to refuse a Nobel Peace Prize. In his declining statement, he wrote: "Peace has not yet really been established in...
Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

A: Spring is the best time to admire the stunning beauty of the Moc Chau Plateau when its mountain slopes are covered with peach flowers. Getting lost in vast fields...
Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

A: Stamp collecting is one of the world’s most popular hobbies thanks to its affordability, educational benefits, and historical value. For many collectors, philately is an art, a passion, a way...
Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

A: Bun Cha- the traditional Vietnamese dish - consists of grilled pork served in a broth or with dipping sauce, along with rice noodles and fresh herbs. It is one of the...
Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

B: The success of the 1975 Spring General Offensive and Uprising, which culminated in the historic HCM campaign ended Vietnamese people’s anti-US war. It marked a milestone...
Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

A: We’d like to thank Robert Krolikowski of the US for sending us late Easter greetings with a beautiful Easter Card and a greeting card marking St Patrick’s Day...
Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

A: In an email to VOV this week, SB Sharma of India asked about some special food made with green bananas, so we’ll tell you about snails cooked with green banana...