Cultural Diversity VNPodcast

In many cultures all over the world, wedding ceremonies go hand in hand with special traditions and superstitions. Today we’ll talk to Josephine Struckmeier, a German student working in Hanoi to find out some interesting customs in a German wedding.


 A Hochzeitslader, the man who deliver wedding invitation (Photo: Pinterest)

Germany is a beer country, and that’s a fact. Thousands of brands of German beer have been created using just 4 ingredients: hops, barley, yeast, and water. That number continues to grow and no other European country produces more beer than Germany. Let’s talk to Josi, a German student, to find out more about German beer culture and how to drink like a German.


If there is one festival in Germany that absolutely must not be missed, it is Oktoberfest in Munich, because no other event represents German partying tradition and beer drinking culture. (Photo: verbalistseducation.com)

Although ice hockey is not the Finnish national sport, it is by far the most popular sport when measured by attendances and by national television coverage. Despite the country’s tiny population, the Finns punch far above their weight on the international scene, and their national men’ team are one of the best. Today we will talk to Amir Degheidy, a Finnish who is enjoying his vacation in Vietnam to know more about ice hockey.


The objective is to hit a puck through the goal line (Photo: Sportsnet) 

Hanoi’s rich history, culture, and architecture have inspired a great number of Vietnamese and foreign artists. Marcus Lacey, a professional photographer from England is one. He has lived and took photographs of England, New Zealand, Africa, Holland, and many other countries. He has stayed in Hanoi for 2 years and recently published a photo book capturing the beauty of Hanoi’s people and landscapes. Let’s find out about why Marcus loves Hanoi so much on today’s “Culture Rendezvous”.


Photos taken by Marcus Lacey featuring Hanoi's beauty

Iyengar is the most famous and celebrated modern yogi, esteemed both in India and around the world. He is a realized master of yoga theory and practice. On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Iyengar’s birthday, VOV interviewed Dr. G.B. Harisha, Director of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center, about Iyengar’s contributions to bringing Indian yoga to the world. 



 B.K.B. Iyengar is the most famous and celebrated Indian yogi, who helped bring Indian yoga to the world

(Photo: shamblaha.com)

Unquestionably that Finland has one of the best education systems in the world. According to a Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) study, Finnish school children are among the best in group problem-solving. In today’s Culture Rendezvous, we will hear the story of Amir Degheidy, a Finnish construction engineer who is visiting Vietnam, to learn more about Finland’s education system. 


(Photo: johnsmithenglish.com)