ALL SAINTS DAY Philippines

our-ASEAN.blogspot.com - Filipino and Western churches will celebrate "All Saints Day" throughout the world. Kristen on 1st Novermber honor all saints and martyrs who offered their lives for their Christian faith.

All Saints' Day is a Christian tradition which was also observed by the majority of members of the Roman Catholic faith on November 1 every year. All Saints 'Day is celebrated together with the All Souls' Day (2 November), but not both is a national holiday in the Philippines.

In the Philippines, it is time to spend a 'Day and All Souls' All Saints Day with their deceased. Family will attend the graves and cemeteries to clean and repair the damage, and put flowers and decorative candles. Some Filipinos will also prepare a feast and maybe even spend the night in the cemetery with their loved ones died.

All Saints Day

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Favourite and Unique Food Of Indonesia

our-ASEAN.blogspot.com - Many unique and delicious food from Indonesia, The Famous and delicious food in the world is the second Rendang and Nasi Goreng. Of course, everyone already knows about it, this time we will discuss delicious and other unique food from Indonesia:

1. Wedang Uwuh

In the Java language, 'Uwuh' means the garbage. And 'wedang' like hot drinks. So, if we compare two words, it means to be junk drinks. How scary?

But, do not be suspicious first. This is not a real waste, such as waste paper or waste vegetable. It was just a name that represents Uwuh wedang made ​​by many types of plants, such as cloves, lime leave, cup, nutmeg and cinnamon. All put in glasses, looks like a trash can.

Wedang Uwuh made ​​by local people from the local area named Imogiri, south of Yogyakarta city. It's kind of unique and traditional drinks from ancient time. There is no source that describes herbal creator. It's just like any other popular drinks like 'wedang round' (a drink made by fried bean), ginger (drink made by ginger) and many others.

Wedang Uwuh

2. Bolu Kukus

This is a traditional favorite-our cake! 'Bolu Steam' or Steam Cakes made ​​from flour, eggs, sugar, and every-flavor added ingredients (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, etc.)

Soft texture, and a sweet smell coming from .. Whoaa We were craving for it already! Do you have something similar in your country?

Bolu Kukus

3. Kerupuk Melarat

Means destitute poor (in English). But do not worry be poor because of the unique eating crackers. Cracker is very tasty.

If you come to Indonesia, do not miss to try this food!

Kerupuk Melarat

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Khmer is Cambodia

our-ASEAN.blogspot.com - Cambodia or Khmer is one of the 10 ASEAN member that has the beauty and uniqueness that should be a favorite tourist destination. The following is all about Cambodia:

1. Religion of Cambodia

Cambodian Buddhist dominated with 96.4% of the population is Theravada Buddhist, 1.3% Christian and the majority of the remainder (2.3) of the population follow Islam, atheism, or animism.

Buddhism has existed in Cambodia since at least the 5th century AD Theravada Buddhism has been the Cambodian state religion since the 13th century (except the Khmer Rouge period), and is currently estimated to be the faith of more than 90% of the population.

Photo: Thousands of monks from all over Phnom Penh gathered infront of the Royal Palace to pay respects to late revered former king Norodom Sihanouk.

Thousand Of Monks

2. Education of Cambodia

A Cambodian child can be cared for until 2-4 years. Up to the age of three or four, children are given considerable physical affection and freedom. Children around the age of five years in the province (or rural area) can also be expected to help care for her younger siblings. Children's games emphasize socialization or skill rather than winning and losing.

Most children start school when they are six or seven. By the time they reach this age, they are familiar with the norms of society towards civility, obedience, and respect for their parents and the Buddhist monks. Dad is now starting his permanent retreat into a relatively remote, authoritarian role.

Children of Cambodia

3. Khmer Instruments Music

The Cambodian pinpeat ensemble is traditionally heard on feast days in the pagodas. It is also a court ensemble used to accompany classical dance for ritual occasions or theatrical events. The pinpeat is primarily made up of percussion instruments: the roneat ek (lead xylophone), roneat thung (low bamboo xylophone), kong vong touch and kong vong thom (small and large sets of tuned gongs), sampho (two-sided drum), skor thom (two large drums), and sralai (quadruple-reed instrument).

Khmer Traditional Classic Instruments

4. Khmer Dance

Apsara Dance, a khmer dance that has survived since the Angkor Era, has been exiled to attract foreign tourists and create wealth khmer culture known to the world. Apsara Dance was promoted by Princess Norodom Buppha Devi before the Khmer Rouge times and recently was honored as one of the main symbols of Cambodia.

Aspara Dance

5. Khmer literature

Teav tum, which has been compared to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, perhaps the most famous story of the original, based on the first poem written by a monk named Sam Khmer. A tragic love story set during the era Lovek, have been told throughout Cambodia since at least the mid-19th century.

This story has been portrayed in various forms including oral, history, literature, theater, and film adaptations. Tum Teav also have played a role in the education of Cambodia, appearing as a topic for Khmer language exam scores 12 a few times.

Although the translation into French was made ​​by Étienne Aymonier in 1880, Tum Teav popularized abroad when writer George Chigas translating the 1915 version of the venerable Buddhist monk Preah literature Botumthera or Padumatthera Som Som, known also as Som, one of the best writers in the Khmer language.

Tum Teav

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Uniquely Culture of ASEAN

our-ASEAN.blogspot.com - Every ASEAN country has a unique culture that is used daily habits. Here is a unique culture of ASEAN countries.

1. Filipino Culture - "KUYA" and "ATE"

Philippine culture is very big on respect. The older a person, the more they call for respect. The term 'kuya' (pronounced koo-yah) refers to men who are older, it means 'brother'. Verbal usage shows that you respect the old man and acknowledge the age difference. Feminine form of 'eating' (pronounced ah-teh) which directed people older women, it means 'brother'. Children are encouraged to use these terms with their older siblings. Adults can use the term to tackle your friends or colleagues regardless of whether or not they are actually related. It just shows the appreciation for older individuals.

"KUYA" and "ATE"

2. Vietnamese Culture - Caro

Caro (or Gomoku +, CO Caro ...) is a Vietnamese variant of Gomoku game. Di Caro, the winner must have an unbroken row of five stones and the line must not be blocked at both ends. This rule makes Gomoku more flexible and gives more power to the players who started later to defend. We often play this game on paper with a pen or pencil. On the chessboard box, An X riders, people go O. When his turn, the player must be integrated into the cell on a chessboard. Limitations to the box chess board is an area where the player plays paper Caro.

Caro

3. Cambodia Culture

Khmer culture is very hierarchical. The greater a person's age, the greater the level of respect that should be given to them. Cambodia dealt with in accordance with the hierarchical title before the name of their seniority. When a married couple becomes too old to support themselves, they may invite the youngest child's family to move in and take over the running of the household. At this stage in their lives, they enjoy a high status position.

The concept of "First Lady" applies to young adults and people of the same age.

Khmer Culture

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Introducing to You, Miss Universe Philippines 2013

Ariella Arida - Miss Universe Philippines 2013

our-ASEAN.blogspot.com - Ariella "Ara" Arida Hernandez (born November 20, 1988, in Alaminos, Laguna) is a Filipino beauty titleholder who is the current Miss Universe-Philippines 2013. Prior to her win at Binibining Pilipinas, she was a runway models and was also a contender at the Miss Philippines Earth 2012 representing Alaminos, Laguna.
Ariella is a chemistry graduate from the University of the Philippines Los Baños from Alaminos, Laguna. She is a Sportswoman who loves the outdoors, especially the beach. Arida won Miss Universe-Philippines and Best in Swimsuit and crowned by Miss Universe 2012 1st Runner-up, Janine Tugonon at a pageant held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on April 14, 2013. She was crowned along with Binibining Pilipinas-International, Bea Rose Santiago; Binibining Pilipinas-Tourism, Joanna Cindy Miranda; Miss Supranational Philippines, Mutya Johanna Datul; and runner-up Pia Wurtzbach. Judge, Philippine National Police chief, Director General Alan Purisima was the one who questioned her. Her answer is this:
"One lesson in life that we, women, can teach men is being sensitive. Because we all know that men are more logical when it comes to decision. They usually are more rational, straight forward. Unlike we, women, we use our heart and we growing niche to get emotional in some of our decisions. For me, sensitivity is something that we can teach men. "
Ariella will finally take the 3rd Miss Universe crown for the Philippines??
Filipinas shone in Miss Universe since 2010, Venus took the 4th place, Shamcey took the 3rd place in 2011, Janine took the 1st place last year and let's pray for Ariella. May she take the crown this year, Mabuhay!
ARA GOOD LUCK! NAWA KA NG PAGPALAIN DIYOS!

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Introducing to you, Miss Universe Indonesia 2013

our-ASEAN.blogspot.com - Whulandary Herman was born on June 26, 1989 in Pariaman , West Sumatra , Indonesia . She is a beauty pageant winner who was crowned Puteri Indonesia Indonesia 2012-2013 and will represent her country at the Miss Universe 2013 pageant .Whulandary studying public relations at Paramadina University , Jakarta , and has worked as a model during the last six years . He said that two of his biggest role models and her grandmother , who raised him and taught him the values ​​he lives by today. Whulandary respect for diversity , and enjoys traveling , writing poetry and studying Russian and German .He was runner up 3rd & The Best Catwalk in the International Model of the Year 2009 in Korea . She is the Asian Top Model of the Year 2010 in the International Asian Fashion Awards held in Hangzhou , China .Facts about him :# 1 When he was backstage waiting time performances , Whulandary enjoy sewing accessories and clothing for her friends .# 2 Once in flight , Whulandary sitting in the wrong seat after getting up to go to the bathroom . He then fell asleep on the shoulder of a stranger !# 3 Whulandary trained in diving .

Whulandary Herman - Miss Universe Indonesia 2013

Good News From Miss Universe 2013
Congratulations Whulandary Herman - Miss Indonesia Universe 2013 is placed in the TOP 16 Miss Universe Pageant 2013

Whulandary Herman is the model Indonesia joined Puteri Indonesia 2013 from Pariaman, West Sumatra, Minangkabau Whulandary Herman is the second girl to win Puteri Indonesia (Miss Indonesia Universe) tittle, she is a professional model and she is currently studying Public Relations at Paramadina university.

National Costume Indonesia

Whulan Dary Herman placed as Runner Up 3. National costume this year's edition of Miss Indonesia inspired by Reog Ponorogo, one of the important items of cultural East Java.

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Favourite and Delicious Food From ASEAN

our-ASEAN.blogspot.com - All countries in the world having an typical food, not to mention the ASEAN countries, below is a typical meal from ASEAN countries:

1. Vietnamese Cuisine - Bánh Cuốn 

Bánh Cuon made ​​from thin, wide sheets of steamed fermented rice dough filled with seasoned ground pork, minced wood ear mushrooms, and chopped onion. Sides for this dish usually consist of Cha lua (Vietnamese pork sausage), sliced ​​cucumber, and bean sprouts, with a sauce called Nuoc cham. Sometimes, ca Cuong decline, which is the essence of a giant water bug, Lethocerus indicus, is added to the Nuoc Cham for extra flavor, although this material scarce and quite expensive.

Bánh cuốn

2. Laos Cuisine - Larb

Larb is kind Lao minced meat salad is considered the national dish of Laos. Larb is a creation of the Lao people and originated in Laos. Larb is most often made with chicken, beef, duck, fish, pork, seasoned with fish sauce, lime juice, padaek, ground roasted rice and fresh herbs. Meat can be either raw or cooked, but chopped and mixed with chilli, mint and, optionally, assorted vegetables. Roughly ground toasted rice (khao khua) is also a very important component of the plate. This dish is served at room temperature and usually with a portion of sticky rice and raw vegetables.

Larb

3. Indonesia Causine - Mie Ayam

The Indonesian chicken noodle or chicken noodles in Indonesian is famous food that can be found almost everywhere from the school's cafeteria to a local diner. Chicken noodle / Chicken Noodle is completed with chicken meats and vegetables when it's served.

Mie Ayam 

4. Myanmar Cuisine - To Hpu Thoke

Tofu salad with either To Hpu or Hsan Ta Hpo is very popular as a snack or a meal in itself, while the fried tofu itself is Considered a snack. Both can be part of a meal where every dish is commonly divided at the same time. Fresh out, cut into small rectangular pieces, is the main ingredient salad, dressing and garnished with peanut oil, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, crushed toasted dried chilies, minced garlic, crushed peanuts, crispy fried onions, and cilantro.

To HpuThoke/Tofu Salad

5. Philippines Cuisine - Sopas, Bulalo, Champorado & La Paz Batchoy
 

• "Sopas" borrowed from Spanish, and refers to the soup in general. But here in the Philippines, is a chicken sopas milk and macaroni soup.

• "Bulalo" is very popular dish best served piping hot is beef marrow with bone marrow cooked for hours until the fat melts in your mouth. In preparation barebones, it's called "Cansi  in the Central Philippine language Ilonggo, or "bulalo" in the south to northern Luzon complete with pechay leaves and corn. 

• "Champorado" was cooked with cocoa or chocolate "Tablea" ( block ), sticky rice doused with milk and topped with "tuyo" or dried fish as an interesting counterpoint .

• "La Paz Batchoy" savory stew of meat (often beef) broth and noodles topped with pork liver, pork crispy "chicharon" (deep fried pork skin), herbs and spices and raw eggs - sometimes with a bit of "bagoong" or shrimp paste - are in a bowl of warm comfort when the "malling" turns boring. It originated in La Paz Market in the late 1930s, the genericized name of La Paz Batchoy. 

Sopas, Bulalo, Champorado & La Paz Batchoy

6. Thailand Cuisine - Tom Yum Kung

Tom Yum Kung is one of the most popular signature dishes in Thailand. The word "Tom Yum" literally means "boiled spicy soup" and the word "Kung" literally means "shrimp".

Tom Yum Kung

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The Beauty of VIETNAM - THE TIMELESS CHARM

our-ASEAN.blogspot.com - This is the new slogan and logo of National Tourism Promotion program in the period 2012-2015. The slogan conveys the feeling of wide-open horizons of space, time and diversity of tourist products in Viet Nam. Image of the lotus symbolizes the beauty and soul of Vietnam.

Five petals with five colors have different meanings:

Blue for the sea and islands

Green for the environment and nature

Orange-yellow for cultural and historical tourism

Violet for adventure tourism

Pink for hospitable and dynamic Vietnamese.

What color do you like best?

Vietnam - Timeless Charm

Cao Bang province - Tỉnh Cao Bằng

Location : North - East regionArea : 6,724.6 sq. km .Population : 513,100 habitants ( 2010)Capital : Cao Bang Town .Cao Bang Province is located in the Far North - East , bordering China to Tuyen Quang province in the west of the north and east , Bac Kan and Lang Son provinces in the south , and Ha Giang and . Topography complicated so inter- transportation is limited .Cao Bang has a temperate climate . There are four seasons : spring , summer , autumn , winter .Cold weather combines with many high mountains , beautiful sightseeings to form the convenient for relaxing tour and discovery tour . Famous sites include Thang Hen Lake Mountains in Tra Linh , Ban Gioc fall and Nguom Ngao Cave in Trung Khanh . Among them , Ban Gioc Fall is probably one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam .Many ethnic groups live together here . This creates a rich traditional culture . Tay group makes a large amount of the population . They have own handwriting ( Tay language group - Nung ) . Tay particular culture is shown in the festival village , vi and then singing .

Cao Bang Province

Shopping in Saigon

You can say never visited Saigon / HCM City if you have not shopped around in the largest commercial area in Vietnam . Rightfully so ! This city is a Vietnamese shopping center , where you can buy almost everything on earth , from the bare necessities of life for the most luxurious products , from authentic Vietnamese origin for most of the brand - the famous international brand . But what's interesting is not just what , it ' also where and how .The most popular shopping sites in Saigon are long established traditional markets with well-known names such as Ben Thanh , Binh Tay , An Dong ... Just wandering along the array of stalls there , you have a great opportunity stocking up all sorts of things with a very affordable price .If you feel for modern shopping ambience and luxury , Saigon offers a long list of commercial centers led by Diamond Plaza , Zen Plaza , Parkson , Vincom Center , Crescent Mall , Tax Thuong xa , Co - op mart and so on . Fortunately enough , you can go right in the middle of the town " for sale - off " season . Then you can have a classy , well - branded products with slashed prices , of course , with no need to haggle .

Saigon / Ho Chi Minch City

Van Long Natural

Van Long nature reserve is located in Ninh Binh province, about 90 kilometers from Hanoi to the South. Van Long is not just a wetland nature reserve but also cultural heritage. Van Long is a legendary land, a beautiful area and the largest wetland nature reserve. Here, guests will sit in a boat to visit Van Long. A large living room with spectacular mountain views surrounded by nature creates a wall of water expanse.

Van Long Natural

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All About Philippines

our-ASEAN.blogspot.com - The Philippines is one of the 10 ASEAN member countries, many places that make us interested to visit, with the slogan IT'S MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES. Many reasons to visit the Philippines, such as:

1. Climate

Climate in the Philippines is a good forest, tropical savanna tropical or tropical, or subtropical humid (in the high-altitude plateau) is characterized by relatively high temperatures, oppressive humidity and lots of rain. There are two seasons in this country, the rainy season and dry season, based on the amount of rainfall. Based on the temperature, the hottest year is seven months from March to October, winter winds bring cold air from November to February. May was the warmest month, and January the coolest.

The weather in the Philippines is monitored and managed by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomy Services Administration (known locally by its acronym, PAGASA).

The Climate of Philippines

2.  Wildlife / Nature

Wildlife in the Philippines, including a large number of endemic plant and animal species. Waters around the country were reported to have the highest levels of marine biodiversity in the world. Philippines is considered as one of the seventeen mega-diverse countries and global biodiversity hotspot. In the 2000 Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), 418 of the 52 177 state listed as endangered species. The Philippines has among the highest rates in the world with the discovery of sixteen new species of mammals discovered in the last ten years. Therefore, the level of endemism for the Philippines has increased and will likely continue to rise.

- There are 191 mammal species in the Philippines, of which 8 are critically endangered, 13 are endangered, 30 are vulnerable, and 1 near-threatened. One of the listed species thought to be extinct for the Philippines

- There are 612 bird species found in the Philippines, of which 194 are endemic, 3 have been introduced by humans, and 52 rare or accidental. There are 67 globally threatened species.

- There are also 332 species of reptiles and amphibians found in the archipelago, 215 of which are endemic. It is believed that no more than 14 of the 114 total number of species of venomous snakes in Indonesia.

- The Philippines has about 330 freshwater fish, including nine endemic genera and more than 65 endemic species, many of which are limited to a single lake.

- About 70 percent of the nearly 21,000 species of insects are found only in the Philippines recorded in the country. In addition to about a third of the 915 butterflies found here are endemic to the country, and more than 110 of the more than 130 species of tiger beetle are found nowhere else. One of the largest butterfly in the world and the largest in the Philippines, Magellan Birdwing can be found here. Largest moth, the Atlas moth, can be found in the Philippines.

- At least one-third of the more than 9,250 species of native vascular plants are endemic to the Philippines. However, there is no endemic plant families into the country. The family of gingers, begonias, gesneriads, orchids, pandanus, palms, and very high dipterocarp species are endemic. For example, two-thirds of the 150 species of trees present in the country are found elsewhere in the world. 700 of the 1,000 species of orchids are found in the Philippines for a unique wildlife.

Extensive lowland rain forests and mountains of the Philippines, most of which go today, dominated by at least 45 species of dipterocarp. Large trees are abundant for up to 1,000 meters above sea level. Other important tree species here include the giant fig, which provides food for fruit bats, parrots, and monkeys, and Pterocarpus indicus, which as dipterocarps, is valued for its wood.

Several species of Rafflesia found in the Philippines, one of which is the Rafflesia Philippines

The Wildlife of the Philippines

3. Tradition 

"All Souls Day" is a day of charity and prayer for the dead. The goal is to live to help people in purgatory. Many western churches annually observe All Souls' Day on November 2, and many Eastern churches celebrate before Lent and the day before Pentecost.

This is an annual tradition where we honor our dead by visiting their remains in the cemetery to pray for their souls and remember them. We have our loved ones and Lapida puntod (grave and monument with inscriptions) cleaned and repainted for the celebration. We brought flowers, Atang (food and beverage offerings for the souls) and lit candles. Some even bring photo frame their loved ones of the deceased and some over night stays read Rosary and Litany for the Dead. The living relatives also took the time to bond with each other.

Filipino Tradition "All Souls Day"

4. Festival

"Parada ng Lechon" It is an annual festival in the historic town of Balayan in Batangas. If you are visiting this city on June 24, commemorating the feast of St. John Basptist, the saint who baptized Jesus. On this day hoping to get wet, splashed and drenched with water and "baptized" again. City turned into a war zone with the kids and adults alike were armed with water guns filled with tap or cold water.

Filipino Festival "Parada ng Lechon"

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