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A mixture of dried shrimp, coconut and a wonderful Nasi Lemak is a classic Malay dish that encompasses some
combination of spices is encased by glutinous rice and of the most common ingredients found in South East
wrapped inside a Pandan leaf. Asian cuisine. Comprising of fragrant rice cooked in
coconut milk served with Sambal (a spicy sweet chilli
paste), anchovies and fried chicken wrapped inside a
Pandan leaf.
His Majesty the Sultan also throws his doors open to the people at the Istana
Nurul Iman. This gives the people and visitors a chance to meet His Majesty
and other members of the Royal Family, in order to wish them Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. This is defintely an offer which should not be
missed. When visiting you should dress conservatively.
FESTIVALS The formation of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces is commemorated every
year on the 31st of May, and the event usually takes place at the Taman Haji
Sir Omar Ali Saifuddien in the heart of the city. It consists of a military parade
and displays, such as a parachuting show or battle demonstration. In other
districts, units of the armed forces organise local parades and displays for
the public.
Probably the most popular Cambodian dish. This dish is Unlike its Thai counterpart, Khmer curry doesn’t have the
composed of a rich and creamy curry like sauce that is the tendency to blow a hole through your mouth. Often made
perfect balance of ginger, lemongrass, turmeric and with either chicken, beef or fish, this dish is made with
coconut milk. When cooked correctly, the fish is silky potatoes, coconut milk, lemongrass, and a special
smooth, almost melting in your mouth with each bite. This Cambodian ingredient, kroeung.
is usually served wrapped in a banana leaf and isn’t too
spicy
CLOTHES
INDONESIA
Women
wear kain batik and kebaya with selendang (sash),
while men wear jas and dasi(western suit with tie)
CLOTHES with peci cap.
Pasola
During February or March, Pasola will be celebrated in various locations across East
Nusa Tenggara. Every year there will be an announcement on where and when the
celebration will be held. It is one of the most exciting Jousting Festival, well known
around the world, where people on horseback without saddles will throw spears (know
as hola) at each other to unseat the opponent. It is a traditional Sumba ritual sport to
keep the spirits happy and to bring a good harvest.
Galungan
FESTIVALS This important Hindu festival in Bali, it is celebrated for the coming of the
gods and the ancestral spirits to dwell in the home of their descendants.
During this festival, Hindus will drive off evil spirits with incantations and
firecrackers, while express gratitude to their Gods by inviting them down to
earth by celebrations of offerings, dancing and new clothes.
Laos is a communist state with the president as the head of state and
the prime minister as the head of government. The one party
socialist state gained independence from the French in 1949. The
GOVERNMENT country was established as a communist People’s Republic in 1975
after the abrogation of the 1957 constitution. Under the 1957
constitution, Laos existed as a constitutional monarchy. The Lao
People’s Revolutionary Party is the only legally recognized political
party in Laos, whose powers in the government are not stated in the
constitution.
Minced Pork Salad (Laab Moo) Lao Noodle Soup (Khao Piak Sen)
FOODS While famous in Thailand’s Isaan region this fiery, minced This top-notch noodle dish is probably the most common
pork salad originates from Laos. Easily one of my favourite of Lao food and is a staple not so different to Pho which is
foods in Asia and a must try for any visit to Laos (or Isaan). synonymous with their Vietnamese neighbours. While
While Laab does have variations the most popular dish common as breakfast Khao Piak Sen also makes good for
comes with stir-fried minced pork cooked with shallots, lunch and pretty much anytime of the day. This tasty soup
coriander, chillies and mint leaves. Salty of fish sauce and bowl generally comes as Beef or Chicken served in like
sour of lime for seasoning broth over flat rice noodles and flavourings of fresh herbs.
CLOTHES
contest
FESTIVALS
Festivals take place in May, June and July. Villagers
ask the spirits to end the hot season and bring on the
rains by launching homemade rockets. Winners are
those whose rockets fly highest and burn brightest.
Losers are thrown in the mud. Spectators watch the
show, hear the judges remarks and eat and drink
FOODS
Malays: For Malay women, they wear the baju kurung; Malay men
wear the baju melayu with a songkok on the head. Alternatively, the
men wear batik shirts with trousers.
Indians: Indian women wear the sari. The salwar kameez or Punjabi
suit is popular with northern Indian ladies. The kurta is the traditional
CLOTHES attire for men on formal occasions.
WIN MYINT
Head of the government
FOODS
Known as fish rice, this Shan dish is among the most This is the most popular Myanmar food. To make the
typical Myanmar food. It combines rice that's been dish, the sour, slightly bitter leaves are mixed by hand
cooked with turmeric and topped with flakes of with shredded cabbage, sliced tomatoes, nuts and
freshwater fish and garlic oil. This cuisine becomes a peas. The dish can be a snack, an appetizer or,
delicious snack when served with leek roots, raw garlic coupled with a plate of rice.
and deep-fried pork rinds. When staying at Sanctum Inle
Resort Myanmar you can try this rice.
Lechon ISAW
Isaw is a street food from the Philippines, made from
Lechon baboy is one of the highlight of Filipino festivities, barbecued pig or chicken intestines. The intestines are
cleaned, turned inside out, and cleaned again,
birthdays, wedding, family reunion and christmas parties. repeating the process several times. They are then
the dish was introduced by the Spaniards centuries ago either boiled, then grilled, or immediately grilled on
while some evidence link it to Chinese immigrants. the sticks.
most favorite part of Lechon is its crispy skin then dip into
a liver base sauce yum.
.
Women's national costume. Men's national costume.
Barong tagalog is as well used by Barong tagalog (a formal
women. But there are many much garment, often made from
more feminine and beautiful female thin fabric and richly
Santo Niño procession on Sunday (all day after the first Sunday
Mass)
Sinulog Fluvial Parade on Saturday (Early Morning)
Baju Melayu
The Buju Melayu is the
The Nivi-style Sari
name for the tradional Malay
If you've been to garment. It is worm by men
Singapore for a significant and consists of a shirt for a
period of time, you may top, sarong, worn over a pair
CLOTHES have noticed many Indian
women dressed in their
of trousers, complete with a
cap know as the songkok. The
traditional garbs, draped songkok is a religious hat
with a long, flowing and which originated in the
glamorous-looking piece of 13th Century with the rise of
cloth. This piece of
Islam in Muslim countries.
unstitched cloth is known as
the sari.
The Lantern Festival 2019
Som Tum (Spicy Green Papaya Salad) The quintessential Thai aroma! A bold, refreshing blend of
fragrant lemongrass, chilli, galangal, lime leaves, shallots,
Garlic, chilies, green beans, cherry tomatoes and shredded lime juice and fish sauce shapes this classic soup, giving it
raw papaya get dramatically pulverized in a pestle and
its legendary herbal kick. Succulent fresh prawns and
mortar, so releasing a rounded sweet-sour-spicy flavour
that's not easily forgotten. Regional variations throw straw mushrooms lend it body.
peanuts, dry shrimp or salted crab into the mix, the latter
having a gut-cleansing talent that catches many
newcomers by surprise!
Thai Dusit
Suea Phraratchathan
This style of outfit is registers This top was design in
visually as the most modern. It is 1979 for the king and was
clearly a mix of Thai and Western popularized by the Minister of
influences and is intended to be Defense, General Prem
Tinsulanonda. look like.
CLOTHES worn to events that would usually
call for Western-style evening wear.
It is a slim-fitting dress made with a
brocaded silk and accessorized with
either traditional Thai or Western
jewelry.
Banh xeo
Goi
These
enormous, cuon
cheap and
FOODS filling
Vietnamese
Vietnam’s
most
pancakes
famous dish: translucent spring rolls packed with
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greens, coriander and various combinations of
(banh
xeo means “sizzling pancake”) pancake contain minced pork, shrimp or crab. In some places
shrimp, pork, bean sprouts and egg, which is then they’re served with a bowl of lettuce and/or mint. A
fried, wrapped in rice paper with greens and dunked southern variation has barbecued strips of pork
in a spicy sauce before eaten. wrapped up with green banana and star fruit, and
then dunked in a rich peanut sauce – every bit as
tasty as it sounds.
Chiang Mai’s lantern festival takes place every November and is truly
a remarkable sight. Down by the banks of the Peng River, thousands
of paper lanterns are released into the sky to float away on the
evening breeze.
FESTIVALS
FESTIVALS
charming town is a firm favourite amongst visitors
anyway, but when the lights go out, and those twinkly
lanterns are sent down the river it’s particularly special.