Why we have to read books ?

Why we have to read books ?

  There are many wirter or authors who try to write books according to their particular professtions such as : mangement skill , accoutanting skill , psychology , and so forth in order to produce for readers to get more knowledge to those who reading books . In addition, reading books can helps people solving some problems and can also providing some good ideas ot advices from reading and is one of the effective methods of learning.Therefore, reading book provide us many advantages frome it .

  First of all, reading a book everyday help us becoming active in mental process that we can make our brain more active and smarter so that we can use it to solve some problem . During the reading process, we can use our brain to think about the problems or situations that it is raised up, and it also tells us to solve each obstacle. However, not all the problems can be solved at the same time as it is appeared . For example : when a student asks you a question that you do not know the answer, what should you do at the moment ?Being a teacher, if you are not sure, you sould tell your students that," I am not sure about it, but I will tell you in the next session ". Avoid telling the wrong idea that make students get confused. No one knows everything but in some case telling the truth is the right way to solve the problem when you really need more to think about it. This is the way to solve the problem that is mentioned in the Teaching Methodology book. Hence, we will be familiar with some obstacles and some ways to settle them from the pieces of advice in the book. 

  Second, we can gain various type of knowledge from reading when we read plenty of books, we can understand the meaning of it more clearly. If it is of management skill, so we will be knowledgeable about the ways to manage people or things in one organization and the characteristic and quality to be a good manager. In addtion, if we read books which related to science or technology, we will deeply underestand about modern technology which is continuously up dated from day-to-day around the world through reading the books.

  Third, it can improve our vocabulary. In the reading process, we meet alot of words that we have never seen before such as rare, common and tichnical terms but we we can understand those based on in context that we have gone through. Moreover, the more we read the batter we can understand the context of meaning. Also, English words always persist in creating new words. Thus, we always need to learn more about it. For example : the word " brunch " is the combination of words " breadfast and launch " togethor.   we will know more vocabularies by reading books. The next, reading books is also important to our writing skill. The more we read the better off we can . To become a better writer also need to spend time to read more often. A good writing essay has to be free from grammatical, punctuation, spelling error...A good reading habit is very vital for every learners better understand.

  Finally, it can entertain us from feeling bored . Reading books is not only focus on providing us knowledge, but also make us fell enjoyable while reading it especially some books tell joke. In addition, some books that have picture in it are really attractive and make the readers understand better especially a picture dictionary.  Thus, reading interesting books make us more focus on it that we can almost forget about anything happen around. Reading is a good way to help people relax from work. Choosing a good book to read that interests you will help you to relieve stress, and make yourself pleasurable. 

  According the expaination above, the advantages of reading books can give us some ideas to use our mental to be active in order to deal with any problems,gain more knowledge about everything in the world improve vocabulary,develope our writing skill,and entertain us from boredom. In addition, the costs of books are inexpensive which we can effort to buy them. Therefore, we should spend time to read the books regularly  in order to broaden our knowledge which is unlimited and build up ourselves to be a good reader as well as writer. If we are doing so, our country will be full of human resources to develope our country.

The advantages of Prasat Preah Vihea Prasat Preah Vihea is a sacred shrine which is located on high and smooth plateau along the Dang Rek Mountain about 625 meters in Preah Vihea province . The atmosphere around the temple is cool, smoggy,temperate and perfect landscapes. The temple decorated with many styles. Recently, we had introduced Prasat Preah Vihea into the World heritage which prepared by UNESCO on 7th July,2008. The advantages pf Prasat Prea Vihea. It gives us some important benefits . First, we can preserve our territorial integrity and culture. We can germinate conscience to all Khmers in all generations to love and glorify our culture. We also change this area to become the world tourists larger both local and international, so we can reduce poverty by providing many kind of services to Khmer people . Our important benefit is that we'll get fund from UNESCO for preserve and maintain this world heritage . Second, it'll be acknowledged and internationalize and it has its own value for this world . They'll spread to this world what they've seen in Cambodia when they are back to his own home country. More or less the number of tourists in Cambodia will be increasing and they'll spread and ask for help from other country . In conclusion, we can get many benefits from inside and outside our country, so we should try all our best to preserve our temples not only Preah Vihea but also all Khmer ancient temples because those are the priceless heritages from our ancestors.The advantages of Prasat Preah Vihea Prasat Preah Vihea is a sacred shrine which is located on high and smooth plateau along the Dang Rek Mountain about 625 meters in Preah Vihea province . The atmosphere around the temple is cool, smoggy,temperate and perfect landscapes. The temple decorated with many styles. Recently, we had introduced Prasat Preah Vihea into the World heritage which prepared by UNESCO on 7th July,2008. The advantages pf Prasat Prea Vihea. It gives us some important benefits . First, we can preserve our territorial integrity and culture. We can germinate conscience to all Khmers in all generations to love and glorify our culture. We also change this area to become the world tourists larger both local and international, so we can reduce poverty by providing many kind of services to Khmer people . Our important benefit is that we'll get fund from UNESCO for preserve and maintain this world heritage . Second, it'll be acknowledged and internationalize and it has its own value for this world . They'll spread to this world what they've seen in Cambodia when they are back to his own home country. More or less the number of tourists in Cambodia will be increasing and they'll spread and ask for help from other country . In conclusion, we can get many benefits from inside and outside our country, so we should try all our best to preserve our temples not only Preah Vihea but also all Khmer ancient temples because those are the priceless heritages from our ancestors.

Wat Phnom PHOTOS

 

Wat Phnom is the oldest and the tallest religious structure in Phnom Penh, it was built 1373 and it stands 27 meters. Wat Phnom means ”Temple of the Mountains” or “Mountain Pagoda” and it is a Buddhist Temple.
Legend says that a wealthy widow, Daun Penh, found a large koki tree in the river. Inside the tree she found four bronze statues of the Buddha. Lady Penh constructed a small shrine on an artificial hill to protect the sacred statues. Eventually this became a sacred site and sanctuary where people would make blessings and pray.
Today, many people come here to pray for success and good luck. It is also one of Phnom Penh’s many tourist attractions so you will find a lot of beggars and women and children selling drinks, souvenirs and birds in cages. You buy the birds to let them free but the birds are trained to return to the cage afterwards.

The National Museum of Cambodia in Phnom Penh is Cambodia’s largest museum of cultural history and is the country’s leading historical and archaeological museum.
The National Museum of Cambodia is located on Street 13 in central Phnom Penh, next to the Royal Palace. The visitor’s entrance to the compound and the admissions ticket booth are at the corner of Streets 13 and 178.
The museum houses one of the world’s largest collections of Khmer art, including sculptural, ceramics, bronzes, and ethnographic objects. The Museum’s collection includes over 14,000 items, from prehistoric times to periods before, during, and after the Khmer Empire, which at its height stretched from Thailand, across present-day Cambodia, to southern Vietnam. The Museum buildings, inspired by Khmer temple architecture, were constructed between 1917 and 1924, the museum was officially inaugurated in 1920, and renovated in 1968.

National Museum PHOTOS

A Visit to Cambodia’s Old Capital – Oudong

Oudong is the former capital of Cambodia, it is built on a hill of the same name. Oudong (also spelt Udong) was the capital from 1618 until 1866, when the French convinced King Norodom to move the royal court to Phnom Penh.
Oudong is situated about  40km northwest of Phnom Penh. You can travel there by tuk tuk, local bus, motorbike or taxi, a taxi costs around $20 there and back.

It’s always nice to travel to a tourist site and have the place to yourself. I visited Oudong on a Wednesday and I only came across one other tourist. Apparently it’s popular with locals at the weekends.
Oudong is a series of temples and stupas on a picturesque hillside setting. The hillside location means that there are spectacular views. Don’t forget your camera – Oudong is very picturesque. Get there early as the midday sun made walking up the hills a little tough going.

Oudong is a charming mix of the old and new. There are stupas and shrines to by-gone kings. Many of which were built after Oudong ceased to be Cambodia’s capital. Some of the shrines are deceptively new. Sanchak Mony Chedai, which is surrounded by serpent deities, elephants and lions, was only finished in 2002. What makes this structure particularly revered is that it holds three small pieces of Buddha’s bones. There are also plenty of my personal favourite – gaudy animal statues.

The signs at Oudong aren’t in English. If possible it’s advisable to take information about the site with you. The Cambodia Rough Guide had a decent section on Oudong, outlining the history and routes around the complex. Local children will ask to be your guide. I can’t vouch for how informative they are, but if you don’t want a guide, it’s best to tell them (a polite) no from the outset.
Oudong is not spectacular in the same way as Angkor Wat, but it’s interesting and an easy day or half a day out from Phnom Penh.

The Royal Ploughing Day in Cambodia – 9th of May 2012

The Royal Ploughing Day is an ancient royal rite to welcome the beginning of the growing season and determining the destiny of the harvest this year.
The ceremony takes place in the park in front of National Museum in the morning time and is led by the King or another high official and two sacred oxes. First the oxes plough a furrow of the park then they are led to seven trays containing rice, corn, beans, sesame, grass, water and alcohol. Depending on what the oxes choose to eat the chief astrologer will determine the fate of the harvest this year.

The Cambodians has a deep connection with the earth and farming, and a strong astrological belief and thousands of people will gather around the park to watch the sacred oxes and the royal astrologers.

This royal ceremony is celebrated to give blessings to the farming and to pray for a sufficient rainfall, which is essential to spurring the agricultural sector. The Royal Ploughing Day takes place every year in the beginning of May when the farmers start preparing their agricultural activities such as ploughing fields and sowing seeds.

Four health aspects to keep in mind when living in Phnom Penh

Being an expat in Phnom Penh is both a pleasure and a challenge. Expats need to adjust to cultural and climatic change when arriving in Cambodia. From a health and nutritional viewpoint there are some clear areas that can affect an expats waistline and health when migrating to the lifestyle in Phnom Penh. Here is the four main aspects you should keep in mind when living in Phnom Penh.

The first, stay hydrated. Our bodies are 75% water so staying hydrated is essential for all bodily processes and functions. The human brain is made up of 95% water, blood is 82% and lungs 90%. A mere 2% drop in our body’s water supply can trigger signs of dehydration: fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on smaller print.

In addition, dehydration is often mistaken as a feeling of hunger, prompting individuals to eat more when really all they need is to hydrate, resulting in overeating. In hot climates it is essential that expats increase their water consumption. There is no one answer to the question of how much water is sufficient. We each need a different amount depending on age, sex, size, composition, etc. The best rule to follow is that of clarity: your urine should be ‘clearish’ or have a slightly yellowy tinge in colour.

The second, try to avoid Monosodium Glutamate (MSG). MSG is widely used in cooking in Cambodia as a flavour enhancer. The risks associated with ingesting MSG are simple and straightforward: brain damage, endocrine disorders (obesity and reproductive disorders), behaviour disorders, adverse reactions, and neurodegenerative disease. Try to avoid MSG wherever possible. MSG in Khmer is “bijeang” (also known as “ma sao soup”). So simply ask for NO BIJEANG (in khmer you say “ot york bee-jeng”) when ordering any food and at best it will not be used and at worst the quantity used will be reduced.

The third, limit your alcohol consumption. Alcohol is the second highest energy-providing nutrient (7kcal per gram) behind fat (9kcal per gram). Phnom Penh has a very active nightlife and social environment with eating and drinking out being so affordable. People generally increase their alcohol consumption with moving to Phnom Penh due to the lower cost of living, great evening weather and social opportunity. Alcohol has an adverse effect on weight gain in a number of ways; 1) increased energy consumption, 2) causes dehydration, 3) affects liver function (one of the main roles of the liver is to metabolize/’burn’ fat within the body), 4) weakens & poisons the immune system, to name just a few. Try to moderate your alcohol consumption in line with recommended limits.

The last thing you should try to avoid over consuming is sugar and refined grains. White rice is the foundation of the local cuisine. Our bodies’ process refined grains and sugar into energy very quickly and if there is no energy requirement this energy is then quickly converted into fat and stored. Through evolution Europeans are not ‘made’ to metabolize large quantities of grain, being more likely to be protein or mixed metabolic types. Furthermore, if you eat out (especially at Khmer restaurants) you can guarantee sugar has been added to your curry, sauce, peanuts, juice, smoothie, etc. The sugar and refined carbohydrate situation is the reason diabetes is a wide spread problem in Cambodia. To keep a check on your blood sugar levels I recommend when ordering drinks ask for no sugar, ask to substitute rice for a side salad or vegetables and limit consuming curries or heavily sauces meals.

If you can control and moderate these four aspects of Phnom Penh lifestyle you will acclimatise easier, help maintain your weight and decrease your risk of falling prey to sickness or poor performance.

Four health aspects to keep in mind when living in Phnom Penh

Being an expat in Phnom Penh is both a pleasure and a challenge. Expats need to adjust to cultural and climatic change when arriving in Cambodia. From a health and nutritional viewpoint there are some clear areas that can affect an expats waistline and health when migrating to the lifestyle in Phnom Penh. Here is the four main aspects you should keep in mind when living in Phnom Penh.

The first, stay hydrated. Our bodies are 75% water so staying hydrated is essential for all bodily processes and functions. The human brain is made up of 95% water, blood is 82% and lungs 90%. A mere 2% drop in our body’s water supply can trigger signs of dehydration: fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on smaller print.

In addition, dehydration is often mistaken as a feeling of hunger, prompting individuals to eat more when really all they need is to hydrate, resulting in overeating. In hot climates it is essential that expats increase their water consumption. There is no one answer to the question of how much water is sufficient. We each need a different amount depending on age, sex, size, composition, etc. The best rule to follow is that of clarity: your urine should be ‘clearish’ or have a slightly yellowy tinge in colour.

The second, try to avoid Monosodium Glutamate (MSG). MSG is widely used in cooking in Cambodia as a flavour enhancer. The risks associated with ingesting MSG are simple and straightforward: brain damage, endocrine disorders (obesity and reproductive disorders), behaviour disorders, adverse reactions, and neurodegenerative disease. Try to avoid MSG wherever possible. MSG in Khmer is “bijeang” (also known as “ma sao soup”). So simply ask for NO BIJEANG (in khmer you say “ot york bee-jeng”) when ordering any food and at best it will not be used and at worst the quantity used will be reduced.

The third, limit your alcohol consumption. Alcohol is the second highest energy-providing nutrient (7kcal per gram) behind fat (9kcal per gram). Phnom Penh has a very active nightlife and social environment with eating and drinking out being so affordable. People generally increase their alcohol consumption with moving to Phnom Penh due to the lower cost of living, great evening weather and social opportunity. Alcohol has an adverse effect on weight gain in a number of ways; 1) increased energy consumption, 2) causes dehydration, 3) affects liver function (one of the main roles of the liver is to metabolize/’burn’ fat within the body), 4) weakens & poisons the immune system, to name just a few. Try to moderate your alcohol consumption in line with recommended limits.

The last thing you should try to avoid over consuming is sugar and refined grains. White rice is the foundation of the local cuisine. Our bodies’ process refined grains and sugar into energy very quickly and if there is no energy requirement this energy is then quickly converted into fat and stored. Through evolution Europeans are not ‘made’ to metabolize large quantities of grain, being more likely to be protein or mixed metabolic types. Furthermore, if you eat out (especially at Khmer restaurants) you can guarantee sugar has been added to your curry, sauce, peanuts, juice, smoothie, etc. The sugar and refined carbohydrate situation is the reason diabetes is a wide spread problem in Cambodia. To keep a check on your blood sugar levels I recommend when ordering drinks ask for no sugar, ask to substitute rice for a side salad or vegetables and limit consuming curries or heavily sauces meals.

If you can control and moderate these four aspects of Phnom Penh lifestyle you will acclimatise easier, help maintain your weight and decrease your risk of falling prey to sickness or poor performance.

Khmer New Year in Cambodia

Khmer New Year, or ‘Bon Chol Chhnam Thmei’ in the Khmer language, is the greatest traditional festival and national holiday in Cambodia, and the celebration last for three days. Khmer New year starts on April the 13th, 14th or 15th depending on the ancient horoscope “Maha Sangkran”, 2012 it starts on the 13 of April. The majority of the Cambodians are still farmers and Khmer New Year marks the end of the harvest season when farmers enjoy the fruits of their labor and relax before the start of the rainy season.

Most of the Phnom Penh residents will pack their bags and get ready to head out to the countryside to celebrate Khmer New Year. Phnom Penh will be left seemingly pretty quite during these days so if you want to experience the celebration you should also pack your bag and head out to any of the villages on the country side.

In the villages the people engage in traditional Khmer games, they paly games such as the Bas Angkunh ‘seed throwing’, Chaol Chhoung ‘twisted-scarf throwing’, Leak Kanséng ‘twisted-scarf hide’ and dance to traditional Khmer songs.

The first day of Khmer new year is called “Maha Sangkran”, Sangkran means movement and refers to that the sun is moving into a new Zodiac sign and Maha means great. Some say that Maha Sangkran means welcome to the new spirits. In the morning the Cambodians will go to the temple and offer food to the monks and receive blessings. During this time the Cambodians clean and decorate their homes and prepare fruits and drinks on a table or in their spirit house to welcome the new spirits. Elderly people like to meditate or pray the Dharma because they believe that any spirit that comes to their home will stay with them throughout the whole year and take care of their family.

The second day is called “Wanabot” and it is the day that they offer gifts to parents, grandparents and elders. In the evening of this day many Cambodians will go to the temple and build a mountain of sand to remember their ancestors who have passed away and have the monks give them blessings of happiness and peace.

The third day is called “Leung Sakk” and this is the first day of the new year. In the morning the Cambodians go to the temple and perform a ceremony where the mountain of sand gets blessed. The last ceremony is called “Pithi Srang Preah” and the purpose of this ceremony is to honor and to give a special cleansing to Buddha Statues, the monks, elders, grandparents and parents. During this ceremony the participators apologize for any mistakes they have made during the last year.

The Khmer New Year is not only a great festival it is also an opportunity to pass on the Cambodian traditions to the next generation.