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)

https://vovworld.vn/en-US/cultural-rendezvous/bks-iyengar-indian-yogi-took-west-by-yoga-storm-713114.vov

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)

https://vovworld.vn/en-US/cultural-rendezvous/the-best-thing-about-finlands-education-system-709050.vov

For millions of people around the globe, there’s nothing better than French cuisine. In France, eating is seen as a pleasure rather than simply fueling the body to get through the day. Let’s talk to JulienTrambouze, a French journalist and traveler who is visiting Vietnam, to find out more about French food and French eating habits.

https://vovworld.vn/en-US/cultural-rendezvous/french-eating-habits-706893.vov

Skateboarding is a well-known action sport that originated in America. It’s also a recreational activity, a performance art, and a mode of transportation. But you might not know about longboarding, a more recent trend in the US. Today we’ll talk to Andrew, a US longboarder, to find out what longboarding is and how it differs from skateboarding.

Downhill longboarding (Photo: uneed2know.eu)

https://vovworld.vn/en-US/cultural-rendezvous/like-a-bullet-the-insane-sport-of-longboarding-in-america-700684.vov

Sauna, a small room used as a hot-air or steam bath for cleaning and refreshing the body, is now popular all over the world. Have you ever thought that sauna is a Finnish word and it originates from Finland?  Many Finns may think you can not grasp Finland or its culture without bathing in a sauna. Today we will talk to Amir Degheidy, a Finnish builder who is visiting Vietnam for a vacation, to know more about this kind of bath.

A Finnish smoke sauna (Photo: wikipedia)

https://vovworld.vn/en-US/cultural-rendezvous/sauna-in-finland-things-you-may-not-know-696608.vov

- Taking afternoon tea is a quintessential British pastime and has been part of the UK’s culture for centuries. Scones with lashings of jam and butter, cucumber sandwiches, and lots of tea is truly heaven for a Brit. In this week’s “Culture Rendezvous”, we’ll talk to Abby Chitty, a UK student, about why the British love afternoon tea, the best places to enjoy it, and useful tips on tea etiquette.

People have to dress smartly when participating in an afternoon tea ceremony in the UK (Photo: womens-fashion.lovetoknow.com)

https://vovworld.vn/en-US/cultural-rendezvous/uk-afternoon-tea-culture-685834.vov

- Obesity, a major health issue in the US, leads to numerous diseases. While many industrialized countries are in a similar situation, obesity rates in the US are the highest in the world. In this week’s “Culture Rendezvous”, we’ll talk to Andrew Diatroptoff of California about American fad diets and why Americans gain so much weight.

https://vovworld.vn/en-US/cultural-rendezvous/fad-diets-in-the-us-679231.vov

- Belgium, which has more comic strip artists per square kilometer than anywhere else in the world, is the birthplace of the famous comic book series “The Smurfs” and “The Adventures of Tintin”. This year Belgium is celebrating the 60th birthday of the Smurfs. In this week’s edition of “Culture Rendezvous”, we’ll talk to Anke Van Lacker, Deputy Head of Mission at the Belgian Embassy in Vietnam, to find out more about the famous blue-skinned creatures.

Smurfette, the first-ever female Smurfs, ends up saving all of the Smurfs from Gargamel, earning her place in their village and hearts forever after (Photo: costumewall.com)

https://vovworld.vn/en-US/cultural-rendezvous/the-smurfs-worlds-famous-belgian-comic-franchise-656544.vov

- Like many other European countries, Belgium is famous for numerous festivals that take place all year round, some of which are the biggest in the world. Aside from Majorette, stilt walking is one of popular activities in Belgian festivals. VOV interviewed Anke Van Lacker, Deputy Head of Mission at the Belgian Embassy in Vietnam, to find out more.

Stilt walkers of Namur (Photo: echasseurs.org)

https://vovworld.vn/en-US/cultural-rendezvous/stilt-walking-of-belgium-fights-on-stilts-653186.vov

- “A touch of Belgium” cultural event took place on Saturday afternoon at Ly Thai To Garden, Hanoi, to celebrate the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Belgium and Vietnam. 11 members of the Brussels-based Majoretteketet performed some of their best parade routines around Hoan Kiem Lake. Today, VOV24/7’s Culture Rendezvous will talk to Anke Van Lancker, Deputy Head of Mission at the Belgian Embassy in Vietnam, to learn more about her country’s baton twirling performance.

The Majorettes often perform in cultural events and fairs

(Photo: Embassy of Belgium in Vietnam)

https://vovworld.vn/en-US/cultural-rendezvous/majorettes-belgian-baton-twirler-girls-644739.vov