Typhoon Haiyan Hits Northern Vietnam #PrayForVietnam

Our-ASEAN.blogspot.com - After running along the central region of Vietnam , Haiyan storm slams northern Quang Ninh - Hai Phong area, with its center in Quang Ninh, about 5 o'clock this morning , bringing winds as strong as 88 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 117 kph, the National Centre for Hydro - meteorological forecasting ( NCHMF ) reported.

Because of the storm , coastal northern provinces have 75-117 kp wind and some areas such as Bai Chay and islands suffer gusts up to 149 kph.
On Bach Long Vi Island in Hai Phong and Co To Island in Quang Ninh, the storm also reached 149 kph. Media storm has caused heavy rains to the province to the northeast, with rainfall measuring 370 mm in Mau Son (Lang Son province), 161 mm in Quang Ha (Quang Ninh Province) and 149 mm in Bach Long Vi (Hai Phong City).

After constantly moving, especially in the north with a speed of 15-20 km per hour, the storm was centered in the south China's southern province of Guang Xi at 11 am today, packing winds with a speed of 62-74 kilometers per hour and a storm of 75 - 102 kph. Storms will continue to move into southern and northeastern China weakened to a tropical depression, the NCHMF said.

From yesterday evening , at least 13 people were killed and 67 others injured in central provinces and north as they take steps to cope with the storm , the National Committee for Search and Rescue reported .

Haiyan Typhoon at Northern Vietnam

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Natural Beauty Of Vietnam - THE TIMELESS CHARM

our-ASEAN.blogspot.com - Most travelers to Vietnam certainly started well Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) or Hanoi. To be honest, it would make more sense to start with a small village in rural Vietnam and then work your way up to the big city. Most of Vietnam is small, agrarian society, after all. Unfortunately, the nature of international travel, with reliance on a jumbo jet and airport, making such a humble beginning to Vietnam impossible. You can not avoid spending time in Saigon and Hanoi and out to the countryside takes a little more effort. This effort is worth it, however, and you should make sure that you spend at least some of your trips in the traditional village of Vietnam. If Saigon is the heart of Vietnam, Hanoi and the brain, the cells that make up the village is the national body.

Lung Cu Commune

Lung Cu commune have a total area of ​​3460 hectares with natural nine villages, including: Lo Lo Chai, Seo Lung, Ta Gia Khau, Tang Can, Then Van, Then Pa, Si Man Khan, San Cho, San Sa Phin and adjacent 16 km border the People's Republic of China. In all nine Lung Cu village, Lung old Seo is the polar extreme north Vietnam with a very deep valley Then Van to the left and Nho Que river from the small Mu Cang - Yunnan - China following to Dong Van - Meo Vac - ha Giang next right. In winter, the weather is very cold and sometimes snowy.

Lung Cu Commune

Yellow Rice Fields

Every September, Vietnam backpackers flock to Northwest because it is the best time to admire the big yellow rice.

Rice planting season is in full swing in the North West Vietnam. This country, along with others in the same region of Asia, provide the majority of the world's rice yield. Every September and October, Northwest overwhelmed by the yellow of rice in the harvest season. This is also the time that a group of spirit travelers plan their trip to the mountains.

Yellow Rice Fields

Hoi An Ancient Town

Hoi An ancient town in the central province of Quang Nam have won the 2013 Asian townscape Awards given by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme. The awards ceremony is scheduled for November 20 in Japan.

This award is given to highlight the significant efforts made ​​by the honor and Asian cities for repair, revitalization and the creation of a beautiful and harmonious townscape that is safe, sustainable and respect the local culture and history.

Earlier this month, the world premiere tour of Conde Nast Traveller magazine named Hoi An as the second best city for tourists in Asia after Kyoto, Japan.

Hoi An Ancient Town

Truc Lam monastery , Hue

Truc Lam Zen monastery Bach Ma is the nation's fourth-owned Vietnamese Zen Buddhist sect. It was built just a few years ago and the other located in the province of Yen Tu Quang Ninh, Vinh Phuc Province and Tay Thien Hoang Phuong mountains of Da Lat City.

It was an amazing experience to climb the 173 stairs to the gate. In Buddhist theory, one way to see the Buddha or a zen is to clear the mind. Climb up the ladder, while keeping count of the number of steps and breath, empty your mind. Amazingly no mind for the climb.

Truc Lam monastery , Hue

To Nung 

Located 6 miles north of downtown Pleiku, To Nung (or T'Nung) is actually the crater lake volcano extinct millions of years ago. This lake has a surface area of ​​280ha and an average depth of 16-19m, 40m at the deepest reaches.

Lake owes its name, T 'Nung, a village that is long in the legendary Gia Lai and Kontum Province, now called the Central Highlands.
To Nung also called "Pearl of Pleiku" and is where visitors should not miss when visiting Pleiku.

To Nung

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Favourite and Famous Vietnamese Food. Must Try it!

our-ASEAN.blogspot.com - This is the abundant use of fresh herbs and vegetables that make Vietnamese cuisine apart from those of its neighbors in Southeast Asia. Vietnamese food is a healthy mix of light and refreshing flavor with very little added fat.

Vietnamese people like to wrap their food section in rice paper and lettuce - grilled shrimp, roast beef, pork stir fry all good candidates to fill, though sometimes, just vegetables and herbs such as mint, basil and cilantro are used. The spring roll, which has come to realize the Vietnamese food, in fact, a favorite appetizer in most Vietnamese menus.

Vietnamese Cuisine

Bun Rieu Cua

Howdy yall, this is Bun Rieu Cua of Vietnam, the broth is made with pieces of crab meat, stewed tomatoes, fried tofu, baby shrimp sauce, beans and other types of root vegetables. Vermicelli is pre-steamed and served with broth is fantastic.

Bun Rieu Cua

Vietnamese egg coffee

Vietnam coffee egg is a drink made of eggs, mixed with milk. which can improve the stamina of people who drink it. This drink is very healthy, especially when it is served in the morning.

I wanted to share these great recipes and healthy beverages. First, a small cup of Vietnamese coffee brewing, you need a filter for it. Then, mix the egg yolks with the condensed milk, egg yolks only, until the mixture looks cheesy and "bubble" like in the picture. Finally, add the mixture to the top of your cup of Vietnamese coffee. Enjoy it!

Vietnamese Egg Coffee

Bánh Mì

Banh Mi is a Vietnamese term for all kinds of bread. Bread, or more specifically the baguette, was introduced by the French during the colonial period. Bread most often found in Vietnam is serving a baguette, Banh Mi so that the term is synonymous with the type of bread. The Banh Mi is usually more spacious than the western colleagues, and as a result, has a thin crust. It is often associated with a set of sandwiches, often called a Vietnamese sandwich, that are made with the Bánh Mì.

Bánh mì

Hue
Coming to Huế (the ancient capital of Vietnam), you should definitely try the banh Beo, the most typical of Huế cuisine.

A banh Beo (literally "water fern cake") is a variety of small steamed rice cake or rice pancake in Vietnamese cuisine. It is white in color and usually have a dimple in the middle, which is filled with savory ingredients including chopped dried or fresh shrimp, scallions, green bean paste, crispy fried onions, fish sauce, rice vinegar, and oil.

Hue

Banh Can

Sitting around a warm fire coal brazier, watching skilled chefs pour flour into a mold, and then enjoy hot "banh can" in a windy day is an unforgettable experience for anyone when they are in Nha Trang.

"Banh can" is a popular snack in the Central region and the South Vietnam, including rice flour, lard, onions and eggs. The cakes are sold in pairs, and served with a special sweet and sour sauce made from fish sauce famous Nha Trang, and raw vegetables.

Bahn Can

Xoi or Sticky Rice

Xoi (or Sticky Rice) is a great breakfast dish that gives added energy boost. Sticky Rice has a sweet and salty. Salty means "man" in Vietnam but in this context it is more like a savory to distinguish it from a lot of sweet sticky rice recipe because it is a hearty meal all in one made ​​from sticky rice, braised pork, egg, Chinese sausage (lac Xuong) , shredded chicken, ruoc or cha bong (dried shredded pork / chicken), dried shrimp.

Xoi or Sticky Rice

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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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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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