I Love Taiwan!!!!

I Love Taiwan!!!!

January 28, 2011

喉咙痛

今天,其实是昨天啦,我已经开始不舒服了!!! 
讨厌!!! 
连吞口水都很辛苦。
现在,新年即将来另了,很多人都在生病。
希望每人都身体健健康康的过农历新年咯!!
注明:我要吃MC DONALD!!! 

January 26, 2011

I Miss You

I miss you~
I miss the moment you holds my hand
I miss you when you hug me from behind and giving me a softly kiss
I miss you when you say "I Love You".
I miss you when you say "I Miss You"
I miss you when you are sleeping
I miss you when you are doing anythings else for me
I miss you that you made my life more brighter than before
I miss you that you everyday made me have a smile on my face
I miss you because you are everything for me
I miss you - RABBIT!!!!
Happy Rabbit Year~~ xD

January 21, 2011

Korea


The National Flag of Korea

The National Flag of KoreaThe Korean flag (태극기) is called "Taegeukgi" in Korean. Its design symbolizes the principles of the yin and yang in Oriental philosophy. The circle in the center of the Korean flag is divided into two equal parts. The upper red section represents the proactive cosmic forces of the yang. Conversely, the lower blue section represents the responsive cosmic forces of the yin. The two forces together embody the concepts of continual movement, balance and harmony that characterize the sphere of infinity. The circle is surrounded by four trigrams, one in each corner. Each trigram symbolizes one of the four universal elements: heaven (), earth (), fire (), and water ().

The National Flower of Korea

The National Flower of KoreaThe national flower of Korea is the mugunghwa (무궁화), rose of sharon. Every year from July to October, a profusion of mugunghwa blossoms graces the entire country. Unlike most flowers, the mugunghwa is remarkably tenacious and able to withstand both blight and insects. The flower’s symbolic significance stems from the Korean word mugung, meaning immortality. This word accurately reflects the enduring nature of Korean culture, and the determination and perseverance of the Korean people.

The National Anthem of Korea

Korea's national anthem is "Aegukga," which means "Love the Country." In 1896, the Dongnip Sinmun (Independence News) published various versions of lyrics for this song. It is not known exactly what music they were sung to in the early days. Records show that a Western-style military band was formed during the time of the Dae-han Empire (1897-1910) and that the "Dae-han Empire Aegukga" was composed in 1902 and played at important national functions.
The original words of Aegukga appeared in written form around 1907 to inculcate allegiance to the nation and foster the spirit of independence as the country faced threats of foreign annexation. Over the years, the lyrics went through several versions until they were adopted as the national anthem in the present form in 1948.
Before the birth of the Republic in 1948, the words were often sung to the tune of the Scottish folk song, Auld Lang Syne. Maestro Ahn Eak-tay (1905-1965), then living in Spain, felt that it was inappropriate to sing this patriotic song to the tune of another country's folk song. So, he composed new music to go with the lyrics in 1935, and the Korean Provisional Government in exile adopted it as the national anthem. While Koreans outside the country sang the anthem to the new tune, those at home continued to use Auld Lang Syne until Korea was liberated in 1945. 
In 1948 the government of the Republic of Korea officially adopted the new version as the national anthem and began to use it at all schools and official functions.

Quintessential Korean Food


김치 Kimchi
Ingredients: Cabbage (or radish, cucumber, etc), julienne radish, minced garlic, diced green onion, salted fish, salt

Spiciness: 
Description: Cabbages and other vegetables are soaked in salt water, then seasoned with different spices before being fermented. There are many different types of kimchi, such as cabbage kimchi (the most common), cucumber kimchi, radish kimchi, cubed radish kimchi, green onion kimchi, and more. It is a health food filled with vitamins, minerals, and more.


비빔밥 Bibimbap (Rice Mixed with Vegetables and Beef)
Ingredients: Rice, fernbrake, roots of balloon flower, bean sprout, beef, red pepper paste, sesame oil

Spiciness: 
Description: A dish made by mixing rice with various other cooked vegetables. Great for experiencing different vegetables, pleasing to the eye, and full of nutrients. Jeonju's variation of bibimbap is most famous.


불고기 Bulgogi (Beef in a Soy sauce Marinade)
Ingredients: Beef (or pork), pear juice or sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, diced green onion, sesame oil

Spiciness: 
Description: Beef or pork is sliced thinly then marinated in seasoning before being grilled.


갈비 구이 Grilled Galbi (Seasoned ribs)
Ingredients: Beef rib (or pork rib), sugar, soy sauce, diced green onion, minced garlic, sesame oil 

Spiciness: 
Description: Ribs of beef or pork are sliced into easy to eat portions, then marinated in seasonings before being grilled. Suwon galbi is popular.


삼계탕 Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken soup)
Ingredients: Young chicken, sweet rice, ginseng, garlic, chestnut, jujube

Spiciness: 
Description: A young chicken is cleaned out then stuffed with various ingredients before being boiled to draw out a delicious broth.


냉면 Naengmyeon (Buckwheat noodles in a cold broth))
Ingredients: Noodles made of buckwheat or starch, beef broth, thin slices of beef, julienne cucumber, julienne pear, boiled egg

Spiciness: 
Description: Noodles served in cold beef broth- the soup is refreshing. There is also bibim naengmyeon, which doesn't have soup but is mixed with red pepper paste instead.


해물탕 Haemultang (Seafood stew)
Ingredients: Crab, clam, shrimp, fish, radish, red pepper paste, red pepper powder, green onion, garlic

Spiciness: 
Description: Various seafood are boiled before adding red pepper paste and red pepper powder. The broth is both refreshing and very spicy.


김치찌개 Kimchi jjigae (Kimchi stew)
Ingredients: Kimchi, pork, sesame oil, green onion, garlic

Spiciness: 
Description: First the pork is browned in the bottom of the pot before water and kimchi are added. If sour kimchi is used, it makes a better tasting stew.


닭갈비 Dakgalbi (Chicken ribs)
Ingredients: Chicken, red pepper paste, pear juice, molasses, sugar, minced garlic, diced green onion

Spiciness: 
Description: Chicken is seasoned with various spices, then grilled before eating. Chuncheon chicken ribs are famous.


설렁탕 Seolleongtang (Ox bone soup)
Ingredients: Rice, beef, beef broth, diced green onion, minced garlic, red pepper power, pepper, salt

Spiciness: 
Description: Beef is added to beef broth and stewed for a long time before being served with rice and various seasonings. The deep, rich taste of the broth, boiled for over 10 hours, is simply delicious.


갈비탕 Galbitang (Short rib soup)
Ingredients: Beef rib (or pork rib), radish, diced green onion, minced garlic, pepper, sesame oil, sesame seed

Spiciness: 
Description: Ribs are boiled with radishes to create a savory soup. Eaten together with rice, the broth is a delight.


죽 Juk (Porridge)
Ingredients: Various grains

Spiciness: 
Description: Water (6 or 7 times the amount of grain) is poured over grain and boiled for a long time. There are many variations of juk such as pine nut juksesame juk,jujube jukred bean jukbeef jukpumpkin juk, and abalone juk.