Kuchipudi is an Indian classical dance form counted among the ten leading classical dance forms of India. A dance-drama performance art that originated in a village in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, India, Kuchipudi evolved from the Hindu Sanskrit text ‘Natya Shastra’ and is connected traditionally with temples, spiritual faith, and travelling bards. In today’s Cultural Rendezvous, Kiranmai Bonala, a Kuchipudi dance teacher from India, will tell us a little about this dance.

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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.

According to Charles, the cultural diversity in the US has impacted his life greatly. (Photo: onlyinus.wordpress.com)

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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.

Highland school children take part in a variety of skills challenges at the ClubGolf Scotland day held at MacDonald Spey Valley (Photo: golfnews.co.uk)

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- The annual candlelit Lucia procession on  December 13 is one of the more exotic Swedish customs, with girls and boys clad in white full-length gowns singing songs together. When the 400-year-old tradition of St. Lucia is celebrated, you will see thousands of young girls emerge from the darkness of a Swedish winter’s day and gently silence the crowds with a procession of light. How exactly is Lucia Day celebrated in Sweden? Johan Alvin, the Swedish Embassy's second secretary and his wife Marika Alvin will give you the answer.

Photo: Girls and boys clad in white full-length gowns, emerging from the darkness of a Swedish winter’s day and gently silencing the crowds with a procession of light.

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- 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.

Minhwa motiffs can now be found in many daily objects such as boxes, which are also on display at the exhibition (Photo: VOV/Duc Hoan)

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London has one of the largest urban transportation networks in the world, with integrated bus, river and road systems. It’s estimated that more than 3 million passengers travel on the Underground each day. Today we’re talking with Stella Ciora of the UK to learn why London people prefer to travel by tube.

The Oxford Circus is one of the most crowded shopping area in London. (Photo: compass.ptvgroup.com)

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Have you ever seen someone take a sip of beer and say: “That tastes Belgian!”, and when you take a sip of the same beer, you instantly know what they’re talking about? What is that taste? Today, VOV talks with Kevin Bourdeaux - “the man of beer” who comes from Dinant, Belgium, a famous place for brewing Belgian beers.

The famous Bridge of Sax in Dinant, Belgium. Photo: Ngoc Diep

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In the Philippines, as in other Southeast Asian countries, paying respect to older people is a tradition passed from generation to generation. In today’s program, we’ll talk to Emmanuel Abalos about “mano” or “pagmamano”, an "honoring gesture" performed in Filipino culture as a sign of respect for an elder and a way of requesting a blessing from the elder.

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The Han river (or Hangang) is the major river flowing through the heart of Seoul, South Korea. This river is an iconic symbol of the capital not just because of its beautiful scenery but also its historical value. Indeed, spending a whole day exploring the Han river is one of the most amazing things to do in Seoul. If you find yourself enjoying a trip in South Korea, it would be a shame if you miss this place. I had a chance to explore this tourist attraction with Jeon Hyong Jun, a Seoul local.

Flyboarding/Hoverboarding on the Han River.  (Photo: trazy.com)

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In London, the UK, popular movie channel Film 4 hosts an open air cinema every summer where Britons from all over the UK come and enjoy different genres of film together. With cinema being a huge part of British culture, I decided to visit Sanny Hoskins, a movie fan from London.

Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House (Photo: somersethouse.org.uk)

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