Asia
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Cambodian traditions and customs
What traditions and customs are there in Cambodia? We will get to know the customs and traditions of Cambodia, in Southeast Asia. Gastronomy Food in daily life The staple foods are rice and fish. Traditionally, a home-cooked meal is served on a mat on the floor or with diners sitting together on a raised bamboo platform. Meals are eaten in shifts according to status, with the adult men and guests eating first and the food preparers afterwards. Breakfast typically consists of rice porridge or rice noodles. Lunch and dinner can be a combination of a broth seasoned with fish or…
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Philippines
Philippines language
The Republic of the Philippines is a country in Southeast Asia, whose capital is Manila. It has a population of 107 million inhabitants (12th) and an area of 300,000 km 2 (72nd). Its human development index is medium (113º) and its official currency is the Philippine peso. And what language is spoken in the Philippines? What language do they speak in the Philippines? The Philippines is a very linguistically diverse country with 183 living languages (175 of them are indigenous languages). The Philippines has 2 official languages since the 1987 Constitution: Filipino , spoken by 45.7% of the population. English…
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History of the Philippines
Brief history of the Philippines summarized A brief review of the summarized history of the Philippines, an Asian archipelago. The beginning of the Philippines The Philippines is named after King Philip II of Spain (1556-1598) and was a Spanish colony for more than 300 years. Today the Philippines is an archipelago of 7,000 islands. However, it is believed that during the last ice age they were linked to the Asian mainland via a land bridge, allowing humans to walk from there. The first people in the Philippines were hunter-gatherers. However, between 3,000 BC and 2,000 BC, people learned to farm.…
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Philippine traditions and customs
What traditions and customs are there in the Philippines? In Southeast Asia, the customs and traditions of the Philippines. Gastronomy Food in daily life Filipinos do not consider it a meal if rice is not served. Steamed rice is the basis of the diet. Three crops a year are harvested to provide enough rice for the population, and the government keeps the surplus in storage for times of drought. Saltwater and freshwater from fish and shellfish are consumed daily, whether fresh or salty. Fish, chicken and pork are often fried, although people are becoming more health-conscious and often choose alternative…
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History of Bhutan
Brief History of Bhutan Summarized A brief review of the history of Bhutan, an Asian country. Bhutan’s early years In 1500 BC people lived in Bhutan herding animals. In the 7th century AD Buddhism was introduced to Bhutan. In the 8th century, an Indian named Padmasambhava did much to further the spread of Buddhism in Bhutan. Since then, Buddhism has been an integral part of the culture of Bhutan. However, for centuries the people of Bhutan were disunited. Then, in 1616, Ngawang Namgyal became the spiritual leader of Bhutan. He took the title of Zhabdrung Rinpoche. Under his command, Bhutan…
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Traditions and customs of Bhutan
What traditions and customs are there in Bhutan? An overview of the customs and traditions of Bhutan, in Asia. Food in daily life Due to the ethnic diversity of the people, there is some ethnic diversity in food. North Indian cuisine is often mixed with chili peppers from the Tibetan area in everyday dishes. Mushrooms, apricots, asparagus, a variety of chili peppers and numerous spices abound in almost all the valleys. The spices, fruits, and vegetables are cooked with beef, chicken, pork, and dried yak, and resemble Chinese and Indian cuisine. Typical food also includes rice, dried beef or pork,…
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History of Burma
Brief history of Burma summarized A brief summary of the history of Burma, an Asian country. Ancient Burma In 300 BC there was a rich civilization in southern Burma. In the estuaries of the Sittang and Saliveen rivers lived a people called the Mon. The Indians called it the Land of Gold. This civilization in Burma was also known to the Chinese. Then, after 100 BC, a people called the Pyu settled in northern Burma. Between the 1st century BC and the 9th century AD city-states were created there. In the 9th century AD, a people called the Bamar, coming…
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Yemeni traditions and customs
What traditions and customs are there in Yemen? We will observe the customs and traditions of Yemen. Gastronomy Food in daily life Yemenis usually eat three times a day at home. The traditional diet varies locally and socially and is open to innovation. Usually, there is an early breakfast of strong, sweet tea with bread made from sorghum, wheat, or barley; dinner includes a prepared fenugreek oatmeal with meat, eggs, vegetables, herbs and spices, served hot in a stone or clay bowl; a light dinner consists of vegetables and/or dates. One can drink a glass of tea or an infusion…
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Qatar
Qatari language
The State of Qatar (or Qatar) is a country that belongs to the Middle East, in Asia, whose capital is Doha. It has a population of more than 2.6 million inhabitants (140º) and an area of 11,581 km 2 (158º). Its human development index is very high (37th) and its official currency is the Qatari riyal. But what language is spoken in Qatar? What language do they speak in Qatar? Qatar has one official language, Arabic. In addition to Arabic (in its many varieties), English is commonly used as a second language and serves as the lingua franca. In fact,…
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Qatari traditions and customs
What traditions and customs are there in Qatar? Brief drawing of the customs and traditions of Qatar. Food in daily life The presence of foreign workers has introduced foods from all over the world. Qatari cuisine has been influenced by close ties to Iran and India, and more recently by the arrival of Arabs from North Africa and the Levant, as well as by Muslim dietary conventions. Muslims generally refrain from eating pork and drinking alcohol, and neither is served publicly. Central foods of Qatari cuisine include the many native varieties of dates and shellfish. Other foods grown locally or…
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