Irresistible Southeast Asia: January 2011

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Happy First Birthday

Time flies so fast i almost forgot to greet this blog a "Happy 1st Birthday". I really couldn't believe it is one year old now.

To all my regular readers and visitors, thank you so much. I appreciate all the visits, comments, and especially the friendship i earned in the blogospehre. You all made this blog so happy..wink wink!

Once again. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

Here are the first two entries i posted last year January 23, 2010.

Southeast Asian Countries

Southeast Asian Facts

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Viva Pit Señor!

I am sure Filipinos are having a good time watching different performances from street dancers as the city of Cebu in the Philippines celebrates its 31st Sinulog Festival today, January 16, 2011.

Sinulog is a big event for Cebuanos and i was not a surprised when my Cebuano friends started flooding messages and links on facebook whilst greeting everyone.

To all my Cebuano friends, "VIVA PIT SEŇOR"! Enjoy the video.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Sinulog Festival - Cebu City Philippines

In the past, the Cebuanos (people of Cebu as being referred to) were strong followers of Islam and paganism. Their beliefs were changed when Catholicism was brought by the Spaniards to the archipelago during the 16th and 17th centuries. Today, the Philippines is the third largest Catholic nation in the world with more than 70 million followers after Brazil and Mexico.

One of the Philippines colorful and sought after festivals is Sinulog. It is celebrated on the third Sunday of January lasting for nine days honoring the miraculous image of Santo Nino (Cebu City's Patron Saint). The highlight of the festival is the street dancing where participants wrap themselves in beautifully tailored costume whilst dancing in a ritual, commemorating the original beliefs of Islam, paganism, and their acceptance of the Catholic faith.

Last year, Sinulog Festival marked its 30th anniversary and made history when it was jam-packed by eight million spectators; a huge success that made Sinulog 2010 the biggest Sinulog ever! This year, Sinulog Grand Parade kicks off on Sunday January 16, 2011 and I'm sure it's gonna be a lot of fun. What are you waiting for? Join the fun! Join Sinulog 2011.

More information can be found on their website http://www.sinulog.ph/

Friday, January 7, 2011

Ranking Web of World Universities - 2010

National University of Singapore

I was not surprised when the National University of Singapore (Ranked 124 in the world and was standing proudly) topped the Southeast Asian Ranking Web of World Universities last year. NUS has been topping the chart for many years producing great people that made Singapore what it is today including Singapore's Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew (the first and longest-serving Prime Minister in the world).

Kasetsart University

Kasetsart University in Thailand grabbed the silver medal position overtaking Chulalongkorn University who was always on top and known to be the best in the country. "Chula" as it is known locally was holding the third spot followed by Prince of Songkla University who was holding the fourth.


Chulalongkorn University

The first university from Indonesia who made its way on the list was Institute of Technology Bandung, and was sitting confidently on the eighth place.

Universiti Sains Malaysia on the other hand got the number nine spot and was smiling incessantly.

Institute of Technology Bandung

The University of the Philippines Diliman got hold of the number 19 spot while the number 46 spot went to Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology.

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Unfortunately, there were no universities from Brunei, Myanmar, East-Timor, Laos and Cambodia who got listed to the Top 100 Ranking Web of World Universities. Anyhow, I'm sure you will be listed soon.

For the complete rank list click HERE.