Fishing in the warm colours of the afternoon sun

Solitude and practical use of this man-made lake north of Anlong Veng. What a contrast and perspective from the last decades of history in this area. But still a crossroad border town worth a visit.

Sunset fishing and grazing
Anlong Veng in Oddar Meanchey Province is a typical small town in Northern Cambodia, close to the natural ridge marking the border to Thailand’s Isaan region.

The countryside in the north of Cambodia is very pretty in itself. Add in a lake, some people and animal going on with their peaceful business in the setting sun. It turns incredible beauty.

https://drzinasia.wordpress.com/2020/06/24/afternoon-tranquility-by-the-lake-there-are-few/

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Ladies imitates art

Two ladies having fun with selfies and mirrors outside Leeum Samsung Museum of Art. This sculpture is "Tall tree and the eye" by Anish Kapoor, 2011.

It consists of 73 polished steel spheres in three axis. And the viewer is not only challenged to see nature in the metal, but also to play with the spheres reflexion. Including the spectators appearance in them.

No wonder creative selfie-takers take the opportunity to have fun. As the artist intended.

The Leeum is situated in the hills overlooking the more famous Gangnam area of the Korean Capital.

It contains a large collection of Korean contemporary and historic art. And some special exhibitions for shorter or longer time.

It was based on the art collection of the late Ho-Am Byung-chull Lee, Samsung Group founder, and it is run by the Samsung Foundation of Culture. The three wing building in itself are three masterpieces of architecture, designed by three international renowned architects.

Being run by the largest smartphone producer in the world, the museum is of course supported by technological innovations to enhance the experience of the art exhibited.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leeum,_Samsung_Museum_of_Art

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A sweet welcome to Yogyakarta, Java!

Java being synonym for great coffee are recognized by most coffeeholics in this world. But the Indonesian Java island, where the capital Djakarta and the cultural capital and former capital Yogyakarta is situated, is also the third largest producer of chocolate in the world.

Indonesia as such is the largest chocolate producer by far outside Africa, more than twice as large as Brazil.

Being a historical, cultural and political meeting point for centuries, the city is a place to enjoy great food, being Indonesian or a visitor.
But the greatest pleasure will be to enjoy coffee and a chocolate snack.

Sweettooths will love this city!.

For someone who enjoys his coffee black, no sugar or milk thank you very much, and chocolate 60% or over, please:
That is no problem in Yogja!

I had to stop myself from eating chocolate with every great cup of coffee I got in Yogja. The amounts of coffees drunk, not so much.

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Freedom is a joint fighting effort

The memorial to the "General Offensive of 1 March 1949", Indonesian "Serangan Umum 1 Maret 1949", was a proof of resilience from the new Indonesian Republic against the Dutch colonial authorities.

The Dutch military based in the local Fort Vredeburg defeated the attacking forces after a few days. But Indonesia showed to the world it had capable defence forces, ability to regain the then de facto capital, holding it for a time and having strong popular support.

Netherland withdraw its troops from the city 3 months later. Within the end of the year, the defeated Dutch obeyed the UN and recognised the new republic, and then left Indonesia.

This offensive catapulted then colonel lieutenant Suharto into a national hero, clearing the road for the longterm presidency to come later.

The memorial honors the men and women making the offensive possible and a huge moral victory.

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