The Royal Ploughing Ceremony in Cambodia

Today, Cambodia celebrates the Royal Ploughing Ceremony at the Veal Preahmein Square just in front of the National Museum in Phnom Penh. Together with their King, they prayed and invoked the gods for a prosperous and peaceful year.

The prediction for what the year would be is based on what the 6 royal oxens would eat during the ceremony. Should they eat rice or grain or water, the people believe this is a year of plenty. Beans mean that the year is good for dry crops; wine means unrest in the country; grass means flood.

When you attend the royal ploughing ceremony, check out Botanic Cafe and refresh yourself there while

The Best Natural Beaches in the Philippines

Iloilo beaches are often overshadowed by the much promoted Boracay although they are in the same island of Panay.

As most of the beautiful beaches of Iloilo have been kept in fishing families hands, they have largely been undeveloped given that the roads have only been improved recently. But go now as you still can enjoy the natural beauty without high story hotels all over the lace.

Accommodations are still simple but the beaches in the different neighboring islands offer unique experiences. Rent a boat and go island hopping and discover the beauty that each of the islands offer. You will also mee some of the most accomodating island residents.

If you are a seafood fan, visit their fish port and just buy all the seafood you can eat. You will always find people in the island ready to cook these for you.