countries and cultures

countries and cultures

By Michelle Mayormita

​Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand

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10 ASEAN COUNTRIES​

The traditional costume of Brunei ​

Baju Kurung for women

Baju Cara Melayu for men

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Ambuyat. Brunei's proud national dish. Derived from the interior trunk of the sago palm tree, ambuyat consists of a mix of starchy, solid whites (similar to tapioca starch) and water. Served sticky with a dip called cacah (usually sour and spicy),​

​Brunei Darussalam

​Cambodia

SAMPOT is the national garment of Cambodia. The traditional dress is similar to those worn in the neighboring countries of Laos and Thailand, but variations do exist between the countries. ​

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Amok - refers to the process of steaming food in the banana leaf. After allowing the fish to marinate in the kroeung paste and coconut cream, it is wrapped up in banana leaves and steamed. As for the coconut bit, the top layer of a coconut is grated and then added to the dish for a touch of sweetness.​

Fill in the Blanks

What is Cambodia's traditional sport?

Give the following Tradionational costumes, food and sport of the 8 remaining ASEAN countries.​

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• Indonesia

• ​Laos

• ​Malaysia

• Myanmar

• ​Philippines

• ​Singapore

• Thailand

• Vietnam​

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