(VOVworld) - Have you ever read the Belgian comic book series “Adventures of Tintin”? Did you know it is famous around the world and has been published in more than 70 languages? Let’s find out more in an interview with Frederic Ceuppens, First Secretary at the Embassy of Belgium in Vietnam.
(VOVworld) - Minhwa or Korea’s folk painting is an integral part of Korea’s culture. It is known to convey the mythology, religion, and views of the Korean people. This month, more than 40 pieces of Minhwa art are on display at an exhibition titled “Ancient Seoul and Korean traditional folk paintings” to introduce to people in Hanoi one of the most interesting aspects of Korean culture.
(VOVworld) - Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric with a needle and thread. In order to introduce Korean Royal embroidery to Vietnamese people, an exhibit of famous South Korean embroidery artist Lee Jung Hee was staged recently in Hanoi. The Korean cultural center is running the exhibition to introduce the beauty of traditional Korean art.
(VOVworld) - When it comes to festivals, people often think of lively music, games, or parties. But the Festival of Lights in Lyon, France, happens in a silent and peaceful atmosphere. It’s where you can see public buildings, town squares, and city parks all become canvases for works of art that light up the night sky. VOV’s talk with Yoan Guyon, an engineer from Lyon who has been living in Hanoi for 5 years, about this unique festival.
(VOVworld) - The Koreans love their traditional costume Hanbok just as the Vietnamese love Ao Dai. Hanbok appears at weddings, funerals, folk festivals, special anniversaries and many other Korean events. The term Hanbok means "Korean clothing". One Korean phrase regarding the shape of the outfit is 'upper is narrow, lower is wide'. Today we talk with Park Nark-jong, Director of Korean Cultural Center in Vietnam, about Korean outfits.
(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 flavor. Today we talk to with Paula Fabricius, a volunteer at the Volunteer for Peace Vietnam who comes from Northern Germany, to learn more about general eating habits of German people.
(VOVworld) - When it comes to the art of perfume, no country ranks more highly than France. France has been the heart and soul of the world’s perfume industry. French perfumes, like their wines, are famous around the world for their character and originality. Today VOV talks to Mr. Yoan Guyon, a French engineer, again about French perfume, the powerful fragrance.
(VOVworld) - Koningsday or the King’s Day is the official birthday celebration of the King of Netherlands. It is held each year with parties, street markets, concerts and special events in honor of the royal family. King’s Day is one of the biggest Dutch national holidays when people really immerse themselves in an orange madness. Today we talk with Julia Van Herwaarden, a Dutch volunteer teacher at Hanoi University, about this upcoming exciting event.
(VOVworld) - Most countries have their own sport displaying their national spirit. Irish Gaelic football stands out as a ball sport where people play with both their hands and feet. Today VOV talks to Jim Kiernan, secretary of the Viet Celts Gaelic Football Club, who has played Gaelic football for more than 30 years, about the sport.
(VOVworld) - As the most watched and publicized bike race in the world, the Tour de France is one of the most famous races. Having provoked a mixture of astonishment and admiration, the Tour de France won over the sporting public and the roadside crowds swelled. The French people took this annual event to their hearts which placed their towns, their countryside, and their mountains, in the spotlight. Let’s join VOV’s talk with Yoan Guyon from France to discover the Tour de France- What is it all about?
