Malaysia Won the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup

The Indonesian National Team beats the Malaysian Team last night with a 2-1 score in the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup Football Tournament in its second leg of the final round held in Jakarta. Last Sunday however, the Malaysian team won against Indonesia with a 3-0 score in Kuala Lumpur in the first leg of the competition.

The Malaysian team, therefore, was declared the champion of the tournament followed by Indonesia in the silver medal position. Congratulations to both teams and to the entire participants of the said competition! May you continue to strive for excellence and put Southeast Asia as one of the strongest footballers in the world.

See you again next year! Advance Happy New Year!

Christmas In South East Asia

I know it's late but i still believe in "better late than never" junkie. Been busy with so many personal activities related to work. Soo in return, I'll make sure to make a post about New Year before the 1st of January, of course. Anyway, we all know that several countries in the world celebrate Christmas with great emphasis on gift-giving and family get together during Christmas eve, with symbols being attached to almost anything, even bushes and trees in the backyard.

However, each countries has its own variations or difference in some other ways. Traditions and culture play an important role in making it unique. Religion has its part as well, especially in Southeast Asia where Buddhism dominates the countries of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Vietnam. Malaysia and Indonesia are dominant followers of Islam, while the Philippines and Timor-Leste are followers of the Christian faith.

Southeast Asian countries may be different, yet very similar in so many ways. And to better explain on how Southeast Asian celebrate Christmas read Christmas in Southeast Asia HERE.

Darren Criss - Filipino- American on GLEE

Another Filipino-American is making waves in the international scene. He is best known after portraying Harry Potter in A Very Potter Musical and playing Blaine in the second season of the highly acclaimed musical comedy-drama TV series Glee, as an openly Gay student at Dalton Academy.

Let's get to know Darren Criss more, shall we?

Criss has got a degree in Fine Arts in Performance, Acting at the University of Michigan in 2009. His mother is a Filipina, born and raised in Cebu, Philippines.  His brother Chuck is also a musician and a member of the indie rock group Freelance Whales. He also wrote half of the songs in A Very Potter Musical and all the songs in A Very Potter Sequel. In short, he's a gifted actor and a singer-song writer.

Here's an interview of him mentioning how proud he is having Pinoy roots.

The Different Faces of Aung San Suu Kyi

Burma's democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi with her late husband Michael Aris in London.

Pic taken when they married on New Year's Day in 1972.

Taken on her father-in-law's house in Grantown-on-Spey, Scotland in 1980.

With her sons Kim and little Alexander

.....and riding a mule in Bhutan in 1971.

The future Nobel Laureate

Aung San Suu Kyi - a lady gifted with a beautiful face and heart of a fighter.

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Khao Kho - Thailand

Took it before we had our dinner

Khao Kho, translated as Palm Tree Hills, is a district of Petchabun. The name was derived from the Kho trees that grow abundantly in the area. It earned the name The Thai Alps for its cool breeze and mountainous rugged terrain.

The White Temple in downtown Khao Kho

In the past, Khao Kho was a military citadel of the communist. But after years of fighting, it became a top destination for nature lovers and local travelers. The War Monument, built in 1982 on Khao Kho Hill, commemorate soldiers and civilians who fought against communist forces.

My trip to Khao Kho was really memorable. We stayed in a tent that reminds me of my boy scout moment back in grade school. And because the temperature is always low all year round, most especially at night time, having a warm change of clothes is a nice idea. Of course there was no snow. But it was way to cold than i thought.

The fog was starting to cover the entire place

I personally recommend Khao Kho for adventure seekers and for those who want to relax and escape the noise of the city. You'll have fun. Pretty sure of that!

King Bhumibol Adulyadej - Thailand

I would like to use this blog as a platform in greeting the entire country of Thailand a "Happy Father's Day", especially to King Bhumibol Adulyadej as he celebrates his 83rd birthday.

The King was born on December 5, 1927 in Cambridge, Massachusetts and is currently the longest reigning monarch in the world. He married Queen Sirikit on April 28, 1950. Both are deeply loved and respected by their people for their generous compassion.

LONG LIVE THE KING!