The document provides information about several Southeast Asian countries. It begins with brief overviews of the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Laos, and Malaysia. It then discusses the cultures, histories, and languages of Indonesia, Vietnam, Brunei, Cambodia, and Myanmar. Key facts such as national costumes, currencies, and greetings are presented for each country. The document aims to introduce some basic aspects of several Southeast Asian nations.
2. HISTORY
Early History -The Negritos are believed to have migrated to the Philippines some 30,000
years ago from Borneo, Sumatra, and Malaya. The Malayans followed in successive waves.
These people belonged to a primitive epoch of Malayan culture, which has apparently
survived to this day among certain groups such as the Igorots. The Malayan tribes that came
later had more highly developed material cultures.
3. CONVERSATION
Kumusta
= Hello
Salamat
= Thank you
Paumunhin
= Sorry
Magandand gabi
= Good night
Paalam
= Bye
Kamustaka
= What's up ?
Marangnongba
= Do you speak....?
Kayong magsalita
= English languague
5. QUIZ
1.What's the name of the capital in the Philippines?
a.Cebu
b.Baguio
c.Manila
2.What's the languague in the Philippines?
a.Filippinos
b.English
c.Cajuns
7. HISTORY
The history of Singapore dates to the 11th century. The island rose in importance
during the 14th century under the rule of Srivijayan prince Parameswara and became a
port until it was destroyed by Acehnese raiders in 1613. The modern history of Singapore
began in 1819 when Englishman Sir Stamford Raffles established a British port on the
island. Under British colonial rule, it grew in importance as a centre for both the India-
China trade and the entrepôt trade in Southeast Asia, rapidly becoming a major port city.
10. QUIZ
1.Who is credited with founding Singapore?
a.Sang Nila Utama
b.Sir Stamford Raffles
2.Where's the name Singapore comeform?
a.Malayu
b.Palembang
c.English
13. HISTORY
Thai peoples who originally lived in southwestern China migrated into
mainland Southeast Asia over a period of many centuries. The oldest
known mention of their existence in the region by the exonym Siamese is
in a 12th-century A.D. inscription at the Khmer temple complex of Angkor
Wat in Cambodia, which refers to syam, or "dark brown" people.[1] It was
believed that Siam derived from the Sanskrit word syam, or brown race,
with a contemptuous signification.
14. CULTURE
Thailand lies between Cambodia,
Myanmar, and Laos, with the Gulf of
Thailand to its south. Its culture mixes
strong Indian influences, Chinese
traditions, and elements that are
uniquely Thai.
Much of Thailand’s culture comes from the
ethnic Thai people. One of the most
important influences on Thai culture
has been Buddhism. Many of the
traditions and beliefs of the people in
Thailand stem directly from Buddhist
principles.
15. CONVERSATION
SAWASDEEKA
= HELLO.
SABYE DEE MAI
= HOE ARE YOU?
RUX KHUN JUNG.
= LOVE YOU.
YIN DEE TEE DAI
ROO JUK
= NICE TO MEET
YOU.
16. QUIZ
1.Where's the capital of Thailand?
a.Bangkok
b.Chieng Mai
c.Ayuthaya
2.Which continent Thailand located in?
a.Asia
b.Africa
c.Australia
17. • Laos is landlocked country situated east of Thailand and
Burma, and west of Vietnam.
• It has an area of 91,000 square miles,
• about the size of the state of
Oregon.
• Its largest river is the Mekong, which enters Laos from the
north and runs the length of the country.
• The soil of the Mekong River valley from central to
southern Laos is very rich.
• The northern and eastern
parts of Laos are mountainous.
It’s serve as a buffer against any
large storms or hurricanes from
the China Sea. The soil of the Mekong
18. • people have never experienced a major natural disaster.
Even these floods cause little damage or injury, because
the valley people live in houses built on stilts.
• The economy of Lao is based largely on agriculture, rice
being the most important product. Prior to the war in
Vietnam, Laos's rice production was extensive that much
of it could be exported. Because of the lack of
transportation and communication, economic
development is limited. There are no railroads, and rapids
at several points interrupt some of the highways, the
Mekong River.
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19. • people have never experienced a major natural disaster.
Even these floods cause little damage or injury, because
the valley people live in houses built on stilts.
• The economy of Lao is based largely on agriculture, rice
being the most important product. Prior to the war in
Vietnam, Laos's rice production was extensive that much
of it could be exported. Because of the lack of
transportation and communication, economic
development is limited. There are no railroads, and rapids
at several points interrupt some of the highways, the
Mekong River.
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20. • TakBaat (Alm-giving)
• It’s an ancient Buddhist tradition and prepare sticky rice
and other small snacks to give to the monks and novice
monks, The ceremony is very meaningful to the people
involved. .
tradition of laos
21. The ritual known to the Lao as "phithi
Soukhouane" or "phithi baci " is a ritual call back,
welcome, and unite the "khouane" with the
physical body. It is the ubiquitous of all Lao
functions and celebrations, and integral part in
Lao family life. .
Sou-khouane
22. The ritual known to the Lao as "phithi
Soukhouane" or "phithi baci " is a ritual call back,
welcome, and unite the "khouane" with the
physical body. It is the ubiquitous of all Lao
functions and celebrations, and integral part in
Lao family life. .
Sou-khouane
23. • There are three ritual elements crucial to the staging of
the Soukhouane:
(1) The Fai Phouk Khene literally is the cotton thread for tying on
someone's wrist to symbolize the unity of the Khouane and the
body. The threads should usually already be blessed by either monk
in a religious ceremony or by a Morphone at
the Soukhouane ceremony.
.
Pha-khouane
24. • Lamvong is a typical Lao folk dance, meaning
circle dance or to dance in circle. It is a famous
dance and greatly enjoyed during parties, weddings,
festivals and other local celebrations.Lamvong is a
very easy dance that does not require any special
skills and it is a great fun.
Lamvong (Lao dance)
25. • Boon Makkha Bu-saa
Boon Makkha Bu-saa festival is the day that honors
the event when 1,250 of Lord Buddha's Sangha
disciples assembled without previous agreement.
On this day, about nine months after his
enlightenment, Buddha gave an important sermon..
26. • Boon Pimai (Lao New Year)
This is to celebrate Lao New Year. The first month of
the Lao New year is actually
December but the festivities are delayed until April
when days are longer than nights.
By April it is also hotting up
27. • Sand is brought to the temple grounds and is
made into pagodas or mounds, then decorated
before being given to the monks as way of
making merit. The Sand pagoda symbolizes the
mountain where the King Kabinlaphom's head
was kept by his seven daughters. give the elders
new year gifts.
28. • Boon Bang Fai
Boon Bang Fai takes place after Pimai. During the
festival, homemade rockets of all shapes and sizes
are launched throughout the country. Rockets
which fail to launch can bring mockery to the
owner,while the one which rises the highest will be
seen as the victor.
29. • Boon Visakhabusa
It is one of the most important days for Buddhists
because on this day the Lord Buddha was born,
attained enlightenment, and died. All three of these
significant events fell on the same day.
30. • Boon Haw Khao Salark
The offering (good deeds) is to be dedicated
towards the ancestors' spirit on their last day
journey back to the Dukha-Bhuni so they can tale
the offerings with them on their return to where
they belong serving their life kamma.
31. • Boon Oak Pansa
Marking the end of Buddhist Lent. Monks are
permitted to travel. In the evening, lighting of
candles in and around the temples pays respects to
Buddha. It is also time for people making new
vows.
32. • Boon That Luang
The 45 meters high That Luang Stupa or Pha That
Luang was originally built during the ancient Khmer
civilization, when Vientiane was inhabited by
people known as the ‘Cham’. The site was built as a
place for people to worship and pray to
idol.
33.
34. • Malaysia is a country in South East Asia whose
strategic sea-lane position brought trade and
foreign influences that fundamentally influenced its
history. Hindu and Buddhist cultures imported
from India dominated early Malaysian history.
They reached their peak in the Sumatran-
basedSrivijaya civilisation, whose influence
extended through Sumatra, Java, the Malay
Peninsula and much of Borneo from the 7th to the
14th centuries.
36. Indonesia is a country in Southeast Asia
and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago
comprising approximately 17,508 islands.
It has 34 provinces with over 238 million
people, and is the world's fourth most
populous country.
37. The country shares land borders with Papua
New Guinea, East Timor and Malaysia. Other
neighboring countries include Singapore,
Philippines, Australia, Palau, and the Indian
territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
38. Culture
Indonesia has about 300 ethnic groups, each
with cultural identities developed over
centuries, and influenced by Indian, Arabic,
Chinese, and European sources. Traditional
Javanese and Balinese dances, for example,
contain aspects of Hindu culture and
mythology, as do wayang kulit (shadow puppet)
performances. Textiles such as batik, ikat, ulos
and songket are created across Indonesia in
styles that vary by region.
39. The most dominant influences on Indonesian
architecture have traditionally been Indian;
however, Chinese, Arab, and European
architectural influences have been significant.
Indonesian cuisine varies by region and is
based on Chinese, European, Middle Eastern,
and Indian precedents. Rice is the main staple
food and is served with side dishes of meat and
vegetables. Spices (notably chili), coconut milk,
fish and chicken are fundamental ingredients.
40. Indonesian traditional music includes
gamelan and keroncong. The Indonesian
film industry's popularity peaked in the
1980s and dominated cinemas in
Indonesia, although it declined significantly
in the early 1990s.Between 2000 and
2005, the number of Indonesian films
released each year has steadily increased.
41. Indonesia Conversation
Selamat datang
Apa kabar?
Selamat pagi
Selamat sore
Selamat malam
Selamat makan
Selamat bertamasya
Selamat jalan
Welcome
How are you?
Good morning
Good afternoon
Good evening
Have a nice meal
Have a nice trip / holiday
Have a nice trip / goodbye (if
someone is leaving)
42. Goodbye (if you
are leaving)
Thank you
Don't mention it
No thank you
How much does it
cost / what's the
price?
Selamat tinggal
Terima kasih
Sama sama
Tidak terimah kasih
Berapa harganya?
Mahal!
Murah!
43. QUIZ
1.What is the meanning of
wayang kulit ?
A. Traditional dance
B. shadow puppet
C. Indonesia economy
44. 2.What is the meanning of
Good morning in
Indonesia ?
A. Selamat pagi
B. Selamat sore
C. Selamat malam
47. Vietnam is the easternmost country on
the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast
Asia. With an estimated 90.3 million
inhabitants as of 2012, it is the world's
13th-most-populous country, and the
eighth-most-populous Asian country.
The name Vietnam translates as
"South Viet", and was officially adopted
in 1945.
48. The country is bordered by China to the
north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia
to the southwest, and the South China
Sea to the east. Its capital city has
been Hanoi since the reunification of
North and South Vietnam in 1976.
49. Culture
The traditional focuses of Vietnamese
culture are humanity and harmony.
family and community values are highly
regarded. Vietnam reveres a number of
key cultural symbols, such as the
Vietnamese dragon, which is derived
from crocodile and snake imagery;
Vietnam's National Father, Lạc Long
Quân, is depicted as a holy dragon.
50. In the modern era, the cultural life of
Vietnam has been deeply influenced by
government-controlled media and
cultural programs. For many decades,
foreign cultural influences – especially
those of Western origin – were
shunned.
51. Vietnamese cuisine traditionally
features a combination of five
fundamental taste "elements" spicy
(metal), sour (wood), bitter (fire), salty
(water) and sweet (earth). Common
ingredients include fish sauce, shrimp
paste, soy sauce, rice, fresh herbs,
fruits and vegetables.
52. Traditional Vietnamese cooking is
known for its fresh ingredients,
minimal use of oil, and reliance on
herbs and vegetables, and is
considered one of the healthiest
cuisines worldwide.