(VOVWORLD) - Yoga has become immensely popular in Vietnam and is growing rapidly, especially after the first ever International Yoga Day, June 21, was observed in Vietnam in 2015. Due to COVID-19, this year’s International Day of Yoga must be held online. On this occasion, Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Pranay Verma talked to VOV about how Yoga can help people during the pandemic and about International Yoga Day events in Vietnam.
(VOVWORLD) - Serbia is a country located on the Balkan Peninsula in the southeast of Europe and has a population of roughly 7 million. Today we have Marko Nikolić, a Serbian writer who lives in Hanoi, to share with us some ins and outs of Serbia’s culture.
(VOVWORLD) - In recent years, the Danish word ‘hygge’ and the simple lifestyle of the Danes has been trending around the world. ‘Hygge’ can be translated as "cosiness" or “happiness”, but it’s more than that. Let’s talk with Danish native Nellly Scheuer to find out what ‘hygge’ really means.
(VOVWORLD) - Bali, a resort island of Indonesia, has been known for its jaw-dropping dramatic dances using the whole body. The Balinese like a blend of seriousness and slapstick and their dances reveal this; like a vaudeville show, the audience cheers on the good guys and boos at the bad guys. Today, we have 36-year-old Putu Dudyk Arya Putra, a lecturer at Institute Desain Bisnis Bali, a freelance photographer and a dancer at many Balinese rituals, to tell us more about Balinese dance.
(VOVWORLD) - The UK is home to numerous gorgeous towns, sleepy little villages, and vibrant cities to explore! From sunny spots in the south of England to ancient villages that have stood for over a thousand years, there is an incredible mix of destinations to visit. This week, Kieran Dave, a native Brit from Essex, will take us on a tour of his native land. As a tour guide for a foreign friend who will travel to the UK for the first time on a two week trip, let’s see which places Kieran suggests.
(VOVWORLD) - With some of the world’s most impressive art, architecture, food and scenery, it’s no wonder that Italy tops so many travelers’ bucket lists. From ancient cities and soaring mountains to fine wines and traditional pizza, you could explore this fascinating country for years and still not discover everything. Today, Mr. Roberto Cajati, Senior Consultant - Former Deputy Consul General of Italy in HCMC, is back on VOV24/7 to share with us more fun facts about Italy.
(VOVWORLD) - Located in southern Europe, Italy has its culture commonly associated with art, music and food. It was home to the Roman Empire, the Roman Catholic Church and the main center of the Renaissance, which flourished through Europe for centuries. You can spend a lot of time there and still feel as though there is more to see and get to know about Italy. Today we have Mr. Roberto Cajati, Senior Consultant - Former Deputy Consul General of Italy in HCMC, to share with us some interesting facts about the country that might surprise you.
(VOVWORLD) -Do you love Sauna? Do you know where Sauna originated? Have you heard any Karelian Pie? Let’s find out answers to these questions in our talk with Thu Pham, a Vietnamese student who have been studying and working in Finland for the last six years. She joins us today to share with us some interesting cultural experiences from Finland.
(VOVWORLD) -Easter is the most holy of Christian celebrations. Christians celebrate Easter in the church, but Easter has also become a holiday celebrated by people of all faiths in America, with a non-secular tone. So now you may have many questions about what to prepare for Easter in the US or simply what the Easter Bunny and Eggs are. Joe Fitzsimmons, an English language teacher and photographer is here with us on our weekly Culture Rendezvous to answer all our questions about Easter.
(VOVWORLD) - Humour is important in every country. But to truly understand a country’s humour, and how and why it is used, is not easy. Humour is an interesting aspect of British culture. Comedy can be very smart and witty, but may also be used in a way that is very pointed and direct. Jokes can establish rapport and informality, bring people together, introduce risky ideas, and even present criticism in an acceptable way. Today, Kieran Dave, a native Brit from Essex, a county east of London, will tell us more about what British humour is and how we can best understand it.
