Culture Rendezvous

03/11/2017

US babysitters and nannies

(VOVWORLD) - In the US, working parents rely heavily on experienced nannies or babysitters for their children. With an in-home care giver, your child stays at home, in a comfortable, familiar environment, and enjoys one-on-one interaction and care. What else should we know about nannies and babysitters in the US? Let’s talk to Joe Fitzsimmons, an English language teacher and photographer who is experienced in babysitting his own niece and nephew when his brother and sister can’t find a nanny or babysitter.

03/11/2017

How to organize a moving sale?

(VOVWORLD) - Moving soon? If so, it’s time to ditch some of that dead weight. After all, the more stuff you have to move, the more your move is going to cost. And the more you have to pack, the longer the packing will take. A garage sale, consignment auction, or donation pile? Which is best? Here’s Greg Nelson, an American who has been living and working in Vietnam for 9 years, talking about what he did with all his stuff when he decided to move to Vietnam.

19/07/2017

Bayanihan, house-moving tradition of the Philippines

(VOVWORLD) - When we think about moving house, we picture the search for a new house or apartment, packing belongings, and moving furniture. But on today’s Culture Rendezvous, we will look at an unusual house-moving tradition in the Philippines. We’ll talk to Jovan Tacatani, who works at the Alfred Nobel School in Hanoi, Vietnam, to learn about Bayanihan and the great message it carries.

14/06/2017

Ramadan – The Holy Month of Muslims

(VOVWORLD) - Ramadan - the ninth month of the Islamic calendar is considered as one of the most important annual event of Muslims all over the world. While fasting from dawn until sunset during the Ramadan month, Muslims refrain from consuming food, drinking liquids and smoking. They are also instructed to refrain from sinful behavior that may negate the reward of fasting, such as false speech and fighting except in self-defense. The month lasts 29–30 days based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon, according to numerous biographical accounts compiled in the hadiths. Fasting is obligatory for adult Muslims, except those who are suffering from an illness, traveling, elderly, pregnant, or breastfeeding. Today, we will have a talk with Mr. Andi Dirgahayu, Minister Counsellor of the Indonesian Embassy in Vietnam to explore more about the Ramadan month.

02/06/2017

Bizzare food in the UK and Vietnam

(VOVWORLD) - Food, as delectable as it is to some, can be unappetizing to others, depending on cultural differences and personal preference. In this week’s “Culture Rendezvous”, we’ll have a conversation with Jack Henton, an English teacher from the UK, about bizarre dishes in the UK and Vietnam.

30/05/2017

Satire – As American as apple pie

(VOVWORLD) - Humor, comedy, and wit … and American satire. Study after study in the past decade has indicated that Americans under the age of 35 get their news primarily from satirical TV comedy shows. In this week’s edition of “Culture Rendezvous”, we’ll talk to American Scott Matt again to find out what American satire is all about.

12/05/2017

American college parties and drinking culture

(VOVWORLD) - If you have watched any American movies centered on college life, you probably have seen some crazy parties thrown by American students unsupervised by teachers or parents. Today, on VOV24/7’s Culture Rendezvous, we’ll talk to Scott Matt, an American living in Hanoi, about American college parties and drinking culture.

31/03/2017

Scotland – the home of Golf

(VOVworld) – When it comes to golf, some people may think it is only a sport for rich people with luxury and expensive services. But in Scotland, everybody can easily play golf. In today’s VOV24/7’s Culture Rendezvous, we’ll talk to Peter Yarrow of Scotland to find out why Scottish people love playing golf and how Scotland becomes the home of golf.

30/03/2017

US Culure: Melting pot or Salad Bowl

(VOVworld) – American history began with waves of immigrants, bringing their own cultures and traditions to a vast new country. With such a diverse population, some people compared the US culture to a melting pot while others said it was a salad bowl. What do those metaphors mean and which comparison is more accurate? Today we’ll talk once again with Charles Jensen, an English teacher, to learn more about the cultural diversity of the US.

30/03/2017

Having a farm in the US

(VOVworld) – Hobby farms – also known as “lifestyle” or “retirement” farms, are on the rise in the US. Many small-scale farmers are raising horses, cattle, livestock, and other animals, in addition to growing their own fruits and vegetables. In fact, 36% of all farms in the US are considered “hobby farms” – with an additional 21% of farms considered “retirement farms”. Today we are talking to Charles Jensen from the US to hear how his parents take care of their farm in the Idaho state.