Thursday, January 8, 2015

Special Korean Foods You've Never Heard Of

K-pop culture is invade different places around the world. At the same time, Korean cuisine has gradually been known by many people. However, except for the Kimchi, pickle liquor, there are many wonderful dishes you've never heard of. Let's see the special Korean dishes.

K-pop is making the world crazy about Korean stars. At the same time, Korean food culture is gradually being accepted by people in other countries. For example, you can see Kimchi and Tteokbokki in the major stores. You can also see the Korean restaurant along the street. Some of the Korean food is too special that you won't even dare to try. 

Eat live octopus

Many people have eaten octopus, but not for a live octopus. In Korean food culture, they eat live octopus. Cut off a live octopus' head, clean it and eat with chili sauce. It might be hard to believe for you. For Koreans, it is a cuisine. If you go to South Korea, you have to try the live octopus. There are some tips for eating it like you have to chew it gently, otherwise the octopus suckers will stuck in your throat.

Pupa Can

In a Taiwanese program -  Kangxi Coming, there's a episode that ask the oversea wife to bring their own national cuisine. Among those, the Korean wife brought the Pupa Can that scared the hosts of the show. Eating cicada pupa may not be a surprised for Chinese, but not as crazy as Korean. In South Korea, the pupa is a very common dishes on the table.

Korean Stinky Tofu

Korean's Stinky tofu is not the one of the stinky tofu. It is a kind of fish called - flatback skate. It smells really bad. People won't even get close to it, not to mention eating it. Korean doesnt' think so. They think the smell is unique. Cut it and made it sashimi, accompanied with Kimchi, mustard, soy sauce or pork. It tastes nice and wonderful.

Fresh octopus, pupa can and Korean Stinky Tofu, does it change your thought toward Korean food? If you plan to travel to Korea, why not give it a try!

A Circumcision of a Kenyan Boy

In Africa and some backward countries, circumcision is still in progress. This is considered to be an is extremely important ceremony of turning to an adult for these tribes. What is a circumcision ceremony of a Kenyan boy about?

Before accepting circumcision ceremony, the boys have jumped into the icy river for anesthesia.

The boy is wearing "beef-made suit" that made by his uncle and walk through the village, ready to accept circumcision ceremony.

Wait until the mud dry, the boys watched by tribal members in the village, accepting the last rites.

After the circumcision, the boys will be wrapped in blankets and wait for the injury to recover.

Most Beautiful Airline Flight Attendant

Trendy uniform with delicate accessory, confidence in face with the perfect make-up, the flight attendant always look so elegant. Let's review those amazing outfit of the flight attendant.

Flight attendant is always the forefront of the endorsement of the airline company. There are around 1300 airline companies around the world. Each of them features its style with the design concept of the country's culture. Nowadays, the competition gets more fierce between airline companies. They realize that it's important to emphasize their features and sell it to their customers.

Etihad Airways flight attendant
Etihad Airways Keyword: Vintage

Etihad Airways' new uniform is design by Ettore Bilotta. It is made from Italian wool with complicated decoration. Approximately 400 members from Shanghai, Tunisia and Bucharest region consist the production team. The new outfit combine the colors of Ethihad and reflect the brand characteristics. Etihad Airways said the new uniforms present the modern aircraft channel and exudes a rare and elegant atmosphere. It also gather the feature of the classic of 1960s Paris and Rome and the 20th century modernism. On the runway of  London, New York, Milan and Tokyo it perfectly mix together. Furthermore, Ethihad Airways invites famous photographer to shoot the fashion film of the new uniforms in the Abu Dhabi Liwa Desert.

Shenzhen Airlines flight attendant
Shenzhen Airlines Keyword: dignified

Since June, 2014, all the first class fight attendant from Shenzhen headquarter change their uniform. The new uniform inherit the features of traditional Chinese cheongsam dress and design for the convenience of serving the guests. Blue and violet color are used as basis with golden belt that stands for 'fly for nation'. The stand-up cellar design enhance the professional image of the attendant.

Qantas flight attendant
Qantas Keyword: solemn

When Qantas' wool uniforms launched, it become the focus of the social media. The Australian fashion designer - Martin Grant, who lives in Paris, using the mark on airplane tail - kangaroo as the inspiration.

Qantas also invited supermodel Miranda Kerr to present it on the runway and won the praise. However, the runway dress is different from working suit. Its inconveniences gets many criticisms from the flight attendant. Some said that it is too tight, too sexy that it is not suitable to be the uniform. Others think that the sexy uniform could gain some popularity for the company and that's the main purpose of Qantas.

In addition, Qantas also has the new policy for the make-up. Using eyeliner, eye shadow, lip gloss or thick foundation is prohibited. Qantas flight attendats can only use three kinds of colors of Napoleon Perdis brand lipstick. As for the accessories, only the simple watch, gold and silver rings or pearl earring is acceptable. Bracelets and necklaces is not allowed.

All Nippon Airways flight attendant
All Nippon Airways Keyword: reserved

All Nippon Airways has recently released a new uniform image. The new uniforms set the base color in a light gray tone. The wrists part behind blouse and the skirt part also added a special logo in companies' mark - dark blue. As the whole, the uniform gives a fresh, elegant look which doesn't lack of the creativity. The new uniforms will be officially used in 2015, and the last time was 10 years ago in 2005.

The head designer is the well-known fashion designer from Nepal - Prabal Gurung. He is currently active in the New York fashion circles, his works sought after by many celebrities including Lady Michelle Obama, including.

Aeroflot flight attendant
Aeroflot Keyword: Sweet

Skyscanner released the most beautiful uniform in Europe. Aeroflot won the first place. Although Russia has a "fighting nation" in the title, but the flight attendant of Aeorflot is known for their tall stature, fair skin and charming smile and famous. People is impressed by them when traveling with Aeroflot.

Singapore Airline flight attendant
Singapore Airline Keyword: elegant

The flight attendant of Singapore Airline has their own name - Singapore Girl. Starting from the established date, 1972, they've become the best spokemen for their elegance and hospitality of Asian. In 1993, Singapore Girl even make it to the London Madam Tussauds as the first buiness figure.

The uniform is designed by the fashion master - Pierre Balmain. The design goes with the pattern batik which is full of the traditional spirit of Asian. This outfit could be traced back 1970s and it is the symbol of Singapore Airline. There are four colors of salon and each color represent different class.

flight attendant
China Eastern Keyword: Simplicity

China Eastern Airlines stewardess uniforms is from the hand of the French brand designer - Christian Lacroix. He designed the dress with the spirit of  simple, simplicity, elegance and decency and fit the functional requirements at the same time. The uniforms shows oriental style and fashion sense.

The navy color was used as the basic that stands for dignity and profession, decorated with red accessories that spread out the passion in the classic. Female shirt and blue scarf designs using flowers elements, born carnations and lotus, reflecting the elegance of oriental women as soft and gentle. It shows to the passenger of warm, comfortable, delicate, high-quality and efficient services,

Virgin Atlantic flight attendant
Virgin Atlantic Keyword: hot

Virgin Atlantic Airways invited the punk queen Vivienne Westwood and their 7500 employees around the world to create a new style. The new uniforms follows the iconic Virgin red and mild feminine curves cut that can meet a variety of body types. The jacket joins cleverly pleated chest, waist, hip curved lines design. Front design style is aim to be simple; on the back is the double fold design with tight pencil skirt, giving more prominence to female charm.

What's more impressive, on the released conference of the new uniforms, the Virgin boss Richard Branson, who is famous for his wild mind, put on the uniform himself on the catwalk! This group of photos quickly set off a frenzy on social media. Like the cool boss, Virgin stewardess flys like the lightning: others being simple, them being beautiful; others being dignified, them being passionate. They are always sexy. 

Korean Air flight attendant
Korean Air Keyword: tranquil

Korean Air uniform is design by the famous Italian designer - Gianfranco Ferre. The uniform won many prize of 'best flight attendant uniform'. The new uniform present the feature of the Korean Air - serene and elegant. They hope the passengers feel comfortable and cozy during the flight.

Korean Air's "scarf tradition" has lasted for 40 years which is an unique decoration. On 1973, Korean Air flight attendant uniforms, for the first time, using the sarf to highlighten the uniform. Since then, the scarf has become an indispensable element. The 1975 edition uniform goes with the red swan pattern scarves, The 1976 uniforms printed the company's printed Logo on the scarf. The 1980 edition uniforms used the white scarf, The 1991 edition is a very unique form of Tai Chi silk ribbon. The latest uniforms are very stylish with sky blue scarf.

World's Most Expensive Bull Semen Auction

Garth, a Charolais bull lives in the farm in Kent, England sold 2000 straws of semen within 36 hours. Its owner earn nearly 100000 pounds.

Recently, a strong Charolais bull which weighs a ton of cattle get the global attention. This bull named - Garth, which earned  £ 100,000 in  36 hours. According to estimate, Garth could make 2.2 million pounds for its whole life.

The farm owner said that he won Garth at a auction in 2012 for  £105,000. People called it " the world’s most expensive Charolais bull". What surprise the owner is that Garth can make 2000 straws of semen in a mating season. Within 36 hours,Garth earned back the cost that the owner paid for itself. In a mating season, Garth could make 8000 straws of semen which means that he earn £ 800000. No wander the British Daily on Feb.13 reported that a player in premier league earn less than Garth. 

One reason Garth's semen is so expensive is because his father was Dingle Hofmeister, a bull who has gone down in breeding legend for the vast quantities of semen he was able to produce, and for his incredibly lean and healthy offspring. 

Another reason for the price is Garth's own physical attributes.

Not only does he measure 6ft foot at the head, 5ft 7in at the shoulders and 10ft long, Garth's testicles are also 45cm in diameter, allowing him to produce semen in far greater quantities than a typical bull. So far, the farm said that they will choose the finest bull of Garth's "son" as his heir. And Garth's first born will come out next month.

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

The 10 Most Beautiful Border City of China

Going abroad is not so difficult to modern people. If you want to experience the exotic,you don't have to really leave the country? In fact, standing on the border, you can lookout exotic scenery. China's top ten most beautiful border city, how many have you been to?

1. Dandong, Liao-ning Province
去國內最美的邊境城市感受異域風情

Dandong City, Liaoning Province, located in the southeast. Across the river, it is North Korea and South Korea. Dandong is a city along the coast and the Yalu river lies in the cities. The winter is gentle and the summer is cool that earns the "Northeast Su Hang" reputation.As it's located in the border, the citizen are nice and friendly which is one of the safest cities in China. In 2010, Dandong City was listed in the ten livable town of China of the media.

Standing beside the Yalu River and facing the Korea, you could almost see how Korean people do the farm work. In addition, you can also stand on the Yalu River Bridge, "accidentally" stepped on the country's border.

2. Mohe, Heilongjiang
去國內最美的邊境城市感受異域風情

Mohe located in the northern part of China. It is the only in the county that you can step into the Arctic Circle.

Arctic Village of Mohe is the morth most riverside village of Linjiang. It's at the foot of Qixingshan Ling mountains. Acrosee the river, there is Yigenuoen enoxaparin village of Russia's Amur.

During summer solstice, the day last for almost 24 hours. If you look toward the north, the sky is pale that looks like sunset and sunrise at the same time.Villagers play chess and basketball outside all day long. If you're lucky, you can see the magnificent, colorful aurora.

3. Tacheng, Xinjiang
去國內最美的邊境城市感受異域風情

Tacheng, on th northwestern border with the Republic of Kazakhstan. It is the most distant city from the ocean,also known as the "Xinjiang ethnic style museum."

Tacheng is a town where gathers about 29 ethnic tribe of Kazakh, Han, Uygur, Mongolian, Hui, Kirgiz, Daur, Xibe, Russia.... The region is full of natural resources and a good environment for ecology. Numerous tourist attraction are there such as Usu spa, Ta Siti scenic, desert Liu Lang, Ganjiahu Haloxylon forest reserve, antlers Bay, Baerluke wild apricot bar Reserve, Sandy Springs, Temple Mongolia grassland and other attractions.

4. Ruili, Yunnan
去國內最美的邊境城市感受異域風情

Ruili is right beside the Myanmar on three side - northwest, southwest, southeast side. Like the peninsula, it stretch into Myanmar which is an important path of ancient Southern Silk Road. This is  a transit point and a distribution center for trades between China and Myanmar. Dai, Jingpo, De'ang, Lisu and other indigenous people account for half of Ruili residents. Here, all the people mix together  with harmony and hospitality.

5. Zhangmu, Tibet
去國內最美的邊境城市感受異域風情

Zhangmu loacted along the border of China and Nepal. Build against the mountain, the climate is mild in this place.The flowers were in full bloom for all season that creates the scenic of the town.

The modern house and old cottages interlacing in the town that create the charm of the town. From Nyalam to Zhangmu, the non-stop beautiful landscape is around. 

6. Erlianhaote, Inner Mongolia
去國內最美的邊境城市感受異域風情

Erlianhaote and Mongolia Uud city is only a river away. The place is also called "dinosaur town". Erlianhaote's Avenue uses dinosaur as the landmark. The purpose is to promote the culture of dinosaurs and create a brand for it. To develop the tourism of dinosaur is also one of its characteristics. Eren is a word for nomads to describe the beauty of the wild desert. 

7. Heihe, Heilongjiang
去國內最美的邊境城市感受異域風情

Across the river of Heihe, it' Blagoveshchensk in Russia. The nearest distance is only 750 meters. The place is also known as the "Pearl of the North"and "Window of Eurasia".

Heihe own abundant natural resources, a wild land and beautiful scenery. The famous Wudalianchi,  Xiaoxinganling are also in Heihe region.

8. Yili, XinJiang
去國內最美的邊境城市感受異域風情

Yili is located in the west part of Xinjiang Uygur and in the north part of Tianshan Ili River Valley. The west of Yili is beside the western European and Asian countries of Kazakhstan. The place has China's largest trading port land (Horgos Port).

If you've never been to Xinjiang, you wouldn't know how large China is. If you've never been to Yili, you'll never know how beautiful Xinjiang is. Her "green" shines in the desert.

9. Champlain, Tibet
去國內最美的邊境城市感受異域風情

Champlain County is located in the southwestern of Tibet, southern Ngari Prefecture, south of the Himalayas which is where China, India and Nepal meet.

Champlain County is one of the Tibetan Buddhist shrine. The "sacred mountain", "Mansarovar" is being the mystery and attraction of the place. It becomes a popular place of religious tour.

10. Manzhouli, Inner Mongolia.
去國內最美的邊境城市感受異域風情

As the border city between China and Russian, Manzhouli is full of its unique Russia atmosphere. Hulun are like the diamond that inlay in the middle of Hulunbeier. It is the pride of Manchuli.

Manzhouli Wedding Palace is an attraction of tourism, weddings, religious activities and festival. The appearance is featured of Gothic style and the inner design is the represent of Christian's elegant, dignified and simple. Manzhouli Square is a landmark tourist attractions. It blends the characteristics of  China, Russia and Mongolia.

Uncover Japanese Gigolo. They Were Born to Please Women

One of the "speicialty" in Japan is the gigolo. Japanese men don't mind their wife to go to Kabuki. Therefore, the gigolo wouldn't worry about their husband will come after them. Of course, the owner's gang will scare those problems away.

Many thoughts of the Japanese and Chinese people are very different. In China, these gigolo are hidden behind the curtain, not in public. On the contrary, Japanese store will post the gigolo's photo and make the rank of popularity. Some gigolo even get into the entertainment business. Japanese TV program will introduced the ups and downs of their lives. In Shinjuku Kabukicho, Japan, there are many gigolo shop. During the day, Kabukicho is nothing different with other street blocks; but at night,it gets ambiguous.

On the way to Kabukicho, men in suit are distributing the advertisement.

The neon signs along the road. Many of them are gigolo shops

The most popular gigolo shop - 'Love' 愛 in Shinjuku Kabukicho, Japan

This store is once reported on TV about gigolo's lives. It's not easy to be a gigolo in this shop. The competition is fierce. Gigolo take the commission of the selling drinks as salary. If they cannot reach the request number on the month, they will be fired. This "love" shop is design only for women service club. The women that went to nightclubs are mostly middle-aged women with some money. They are willing to spend the money for the services from gigolo. The gigolo in the shop all went through strict training from lightening cigarette, pouring wine, folding towels to chat content. All the manner and technique is particular asked. Normally, gigolo stay in the clubs and not allow to go out with the customer; but in fact, some of them sell the body as well.

Japanese gigolo are more feminine like the one in the middle. The face is pale like a vampire. The hair style is also unusual.

Every man dressed up like a woman. In the shop, all gigolo have a handsome face. The feminine men also have their market in gay bar of western countries. Western's women tend to like a strong men with muscle. However, in Asia, the week one was view as handsome boy.

In Japan, the gigolo can legally solicit for customer on the street (and their counterpart - women ,were prohibited). It is said to be one of the easiest career. Their monthly income are at least 200 million yen. The popular gigolo can even earn more than ten million yen a month. This does not include the jewelry and luxury cars that they get from their customers. The only concern is that people don't know the belongings and the outcome of a gigolo.

Gigolo in Japay mainly to provide a variety of services to women, because it is legal. There are many places that have a street full of these shops.In this field, there are some promising future like being an actor in the drama AV. It's lucky to be chosen. Yet, the job is very hard. Let's see how they work.On Shinjuku Kabukicho, Japan, there are more than 200 gigolo shops. Thousands of handsome men devoted into their job - pleasing the women. 

In general, Japanese men don't mind their wife to go to Kabuki. Therefore, the gigolo wouldn't worry about their husband will come after them. Of course, the owner's gang will scare those problems away. Unlike the Chinese's concept that men should not take the easy money which is considered to be shameful, Japanese men think that it is a occupation. Their ultimate goal is to pleased their guests and it's their fulfillment. They devoted themselves into their job and the average income is around US $40000 and some make more than that.

According to the statistic, there are more than 80% of Japanese married women cheated. The pre-marriage sexual experience from elementary school, highs school to college of girls is much more the boys. Many modern Japanese women rather not get married and turn to gigolo as the way out. Career women are willing to spend their money on gigolo. Even the married women use their husband's money on gigolo.

Without Dog Meat, It Is Not a Feast for Korean

Yanbian consumed more than 300,000 dogs a year on average.

Yanbian's local diet is deeply influenced by Korean. Today let's share with you another extremely popular dished both in Yanbian and South Korea: dog.

Korean custom of eating dog meat is actually originated from Western world. Even though, the Western countries were against it during South Korea was applying for the host of 2002 World Cup. The movement still failed to shake the custom away from the culture.

Dog meat with skin

"Dog roll three roll, fairy waddled." The proverb is the widely said around Yanbian and Korean. The proverb meant to say that even the gods staggered after eating the dog meat in a hot boiling pot. We could know the dog's meat in the Korean culture. Koreans love to eat dog meat. They considered eating dog meat can detoxify, especially in the summer days when the heat and sweaty quickly consume the energy.

Speaking of how Koreans eat dog meat, it is a very long list like hot dog, dog meat soup, simmer-fried dog... etc. Each dish is the plate of delicacy. In an ordinary Korean family, the most common way of eating dog meat is to boil with water or put it in the hot pot.

Dog's skin

Dog meat hot pot

Yanbian's dog's hot pot is the variation from the dog meat soup. When making it, you have to cut it into parts, each part could not be more than one kilogram. Soaked the parts in the water for half hour. Then, put the soaked dog meat in water and boil the meat. You'll have to clean the bubbles on the top during boiling. Take it out and wash the meat afterward. Put the dog meat and Suzi together into the pot, add a little water, cover it and cook for 3-4 hours. When the meat is rotten from the bone, you could take it out. And it's time for the hot pot, pour in some vinegar, some dog meat soup and the meat. Boil it with hot red charcoal. Add salt, MSG, rice wine seasoning, it's good to eat. Eat the meat with noodles, tofu, vegetables, mushrooms and other dishes, it's delicious. The taste is not too greasy. It could can fend off the cold winter and the best solutions for summer heat.

10 Places that proves extraterrestrial were here

When president of China - Xi Jinping went to Mexico, he paid a visit to Chichen Itza on peninsula of Yucatan. What other mysterious ruins that look like 'ET-made'??

For the mysterious places around the world, people attempt to give different of explanations or theories to prove it. Many believes that before our generation, there's another civilization that can build these ruins with advanced technology.

Some other believes that there's no civilization before human being. The mysterious ruins are from outer space. It doesn't belong to any part of the earth. These places all have some kinds of ritual  or religious background. 

1. Bolivia Tiwanaku Ruins

The relics get its' name of Tiwanaku civilizattion. Why people are curious about this place is because it has nearly 17000 years of history. People believe that some miraculous techniques were used to build it. The place is obviously used for a center of a religious ritual and it was the culture core of the region. How it remains complete for so long is also a puzzle. 

2. 秘魯的馬丘比丘古城

Considering all cities of Inca Empire, the old city Machu Picchu in Peru received a good care among all. It is also an attraction on the tourists' list. This old cities was once forgotten. On 1911, an archeologist named Hiram Bingham discovered it and make it known again. Through modern analysis, this relics was established around 1450s. It was offered as a shelter for Inca ruler. 

3. Stone spheres of Costa Rica

Stone spheres in Costa Rica is another place that full of mysteries. Many discussions about the stone, especially the techniques. The strange stone spheres were placed randomly since 1930s. Back in that time, people were curious about it. The stones size were differ from several millimeter to 2 meters. The rock is a kind of igneous rock called granite which is weight 16 tons. These human-made stone spheres were just way too incredible. 

4. 吉薩金字塔和獅身人面像

For a period of time, the pyramid get all the attention. It was used to bury pharaoh and their stuff. However, the stories of these antiques remain unclear. The historical years, constructions methods and its symbols were still lack of a complete explanation. The myth is also the source of its charm. 

5. 墨西哥的奇琴伊察遺址

Do you remember the old Maya civilization's saying about the end of the world? It's said that the year of 2012 would be the end of the world. 

Chichen-Itza was built by the Maya as a archeology base. There are enormous stone architecture and the most famous one is Maya pyramid. The other pyramid is also called 'Warrior Temple'.

The most interesting thing is that there's a status of rain god on the top. According to Maya's culture, they used to pray the rain god with beating heart during the ceremony. 

6. 日本的水下遺址

In 1995, a swimmer and a professional diver from Okinawa, Japan, somehow swim much further from the coast and discover the underwater relics. It could be traced back to 8000 years ago. At first, people regarded it as a geographical texture that was shaped by the current. After the discovery, it was built by human. The evidence was that these stairs could not be formed by the current. 

7. Easter Island, Chile

The place is famous for its stonehenge. People believes that these Moai status are a part of the ancient worship ceremony. It was built between 1250 - 1500. Among these stone statuses the heaviest weight about 86 tons.

8. Nazca Lines, Peru

You've have heard of Nazca lines, they are the famous myth in the world. Many people wonder how these lines with a very wild scale curve on the earth. It could not be accomplish by normal human being. Nazca lines are the most unusual relics in the world.

About 300 graphics that curves with lines merge in the middle of Pampas. People give it different reason of its existence such as Olympics, astronauts, aliens or pop art, but non of those reasons are sufficient.

9. Stonehenge, England

It is one of the must-see relics in the life time. The stonehenge located near Wiltshire, England and was built 2500 B.C. No one knows the meaning of the stonehenge, but it is the most well-known prehistorical ruins in the world.

10. Baalbek Temple, Lebanon

Roman built three temple 16 B.C. Each of the temple has its yard and the wall surround it. The wall was built up with huge rocks that weight almost 1000 tons.