(VOVWORLD) - We’re very happy to tell you that in recent weeks, we have received a greater number of letters and messages from listeners around the world.

(VOVWORLD) - We were very happy to receive congratulations from our listeners for International Women’s Day on Friday. It’s a day to celebrate women – mothers, wives, sisters, friends, and many others – who have had an impact on our lives.

(VOVWORLD) - This week VOV received more than 400 emails and letters from listeners from 33 countries and territories.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnamese people have just entered a New Lunar Year, and we are enjoying the festive atmosphere of Tet and spring and bring the atmosphere to the studio.

(VOVWORLD) - This is our very last “Letter Box” of the Lunar Year of the Cat. Today is the 28th day of 12th lunar month. These days, Vietnamese people are rushing to finalize their preparations for the lunar New Year celebration. Here at VOV, we’re also busy, working on our programs for Tết, promising to deliver interesting features for our dear listeners around the world on this special occasion.

(VOVWORLD) - It’s the peak of winter now in Vietnam. The temperature in Hanoi last week dropped below 10 degrees Celsius. Some northern mountain areas experienced freezing cold, with ice and snow appearing in some localities and temperatures dropping to minus in some days.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s traditional Lunar New Year festival known as Tet is 2 weeks away. We wish you, our dear listeners overseas, could join us during these days to get an authentic impression how the biggest festival of the Vietnamese people is prepared and celebrated.

(VOVWORLD) - It's the second week of the new year, which means we’re back to business as usual. We hope you’re having a productive week.

(VOVWORLD) - First on our show today, we’d like to welcome Joandric Ávila Fernández of Costa Rica. In his very first very correspondence to VOV, he wrote: “Friends of the Voice of Vietnam. I have been closely observing the celebrations in Vietnam, and I extend congratulations to all the Vietnamese people. I send my best wishes of health, peace and prosperity for this New Year. I also express my best wishes for the country of Vietnam.”

(VOVWORLD) - For this first Letter Box of the New Year, we send you all warm wishes for a Happy New Year filled with love and joy and thank you for your loyal support during the past year and the year ahead.