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We are an international school and we love the themes and content in ASIAN Geographic JUNIOR. We even use the magazine as our writing reference and research for projects. Perhaps you could focus on a different Asian country for every issue. Siti Nurhidayah, Singapore I’m a teacher and I buy ASIAN Geographic JUNIORfor my son who is 8 years old. One of my favourite things about the magazine is the font size – it is just right and not too small! In the future, we would love to read about issues that children in other worlds are facing, as well as important episodes in world history. It would also be great to have a free gift attached in every issue to attract more readers. Kah Leng, Malaysia I’m a parent…

CHIANG MAI FLOWER FESTIVAL 1-3 FEBRUARY Thailand Taking part in the cool hills and valleys of Chiang Mai, expect to see flower parades, exhibitions and even a Miss Chiang Mai competition as you enjoy the floral tapestry of roses, marigolds, orchids, chrysanthemums and cherry blossoms. CHINESE NEW YEAR 8-9 FEBRUARY China, Singapore, Malaysia Known as the Spring Festival in China and celebrated by the Chinese community worldwide, this 2016 ushers in the Year of the Monkey. Expect lots of fireworks, parades, house visitations, food and activities held in temples. SUN FESTIVAL AT ABU SIMBEL 22 FEBRUARY Egypt Observe the stream of light and marvel at this architectural feat, built by Ramses II in a way where the sun gradually sneaks through the stone and illuminates the statuettes of Ramses, Ra…

Have you ever stopped and wondered where humans come from? How did it all begin? Who has the answers? The truth is the origin of life is one huge, mind-boggling problem and believe it or not, until today, nobody has been able to solve this conundrum. As one of the world’s greatest mysteries, the origin of life has long puzzled and fascinated scientists and researchers all over the globe. With so much discussion going on, you can only imagine the amount of interesting ideas, theories and beliefs – both scientific and religious – floating around. Curious to know what everyone’s saying? Let’s find out! ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE The religious belief that God created mankind is one of the more widespread theories out there. Have you ever heard of the…

Imagine being submerged in hot thick sweat, with swarms of flies around your ears and armies of ants swinging on your bootlaces. The rainforest, the home of the primates we’ll meet on the next page, experience this day-in-day-out. Hiding from predators, foraging for food and finding a safe place to rest, it’s a tough world out there. Let’s take a look… 25 STOREYS HIGH Many rainforest animals are brightly coloured, have sharp patterns, loud vocalisations and diets heavy on fruits. You’ll have to get used to the smell, as bird poo is a much-needed ingredient to help new plants grow. Bring your wellies, as on average, tropical rainforests get 125-660 centimetres of rainfall a year. Without any air-conditioning, the temperature in the rainforest can reach a high 80°C. It’s a…

VISIT CU CHI TUNNELS Crawl through history and discover how the Viet Cong defended their country from American forces during the Vietnam War (1955–1975) through this incredible network of underground tunnels. WATCH A WATER PUPPET SHOW Enjoy a splash of unforgettable drama in front of this unique water show, originating in the sodden rice paddies of the Red River Delta in North Vietnam. EAT A BÁNH MI Get your tiny taste buds drooling for this crusty baguette packed with layers of pork, different meats, pâté, mayonnaise, radish and more! It’s one rollercoaster of a taste – bite no further. BUY A NON LA (LEAF HAT) Fancy rocking a non la? The cultural symbol of Vietnam is the trendy umbrella-hat you’ve always wanted in heavy rain, and the ideal neck-cover from…

Analgesic A medication to relieve pain Archipelago An extensive group of islands, a sea or stretch of water with many islands Buoyancy The ability to float in water Dexterity Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands Drought A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water Home range Area in which an animal spends most of its time Incubates To keep at a suitable temperature so that it develops Long call A sound like a roar that male orangutans make Mast fruiting Time when trees grow fruit all at the same time Mollusc An invertebrate such as a snail, slug, mussel or octopus, with a soft unsegmented body and who live in aquatic or damp habitats Sacred Regarded with great respect by a particular religion,…

WHAT DID THE LITTLE TREE SAY TO THE BIG TREE? A: Leaf me alone! Q: What do you call a monkey with a hat and wand? A: Hairy Potter Q: Why shouldn’t you get into a fight with a monkey? A: They use gorilla warfare Q: What do you call a monkey that sells potato chips? A: A chipmunk Q: Where do monkeys go to drink? A: The monkey bars Q: What do you call a monkey in a minefield? A: Baboom! WHAT KIND OF KEYS OPEN A BANANA? A: A monkey Q: What do you do with a blue monkey? A: Cheer it up! Q: Why did the monkey like the banana? A: Because it had appeal…

“Look deep into nature, and you will understand everything better” – Albert Einstein “Man is the only creature that refuses to be what he is” – Albert Camus “Brother, thy tail hangs down behind! This is the way of the Monkey-kind” – Rudyard Kipling “Just ‘cause you got the monkey off your back doesn’t mean the circus has left town” – George Carlin “To me, the beginning of wisdom is that we are, at once, both divine and primate” – Earon S. Davis “But Mommy said that monkeys don’t ever watch TV, that’s when I decided I’d rather just stay me” – C.J. Heck “Indeed, the great apes are like us in so many ways that they serve as ambassadors for all the wonderful animals with whom we share the…

The orangutans’ arms are longer than their legs. They have movable thumbs on their hands, and their fingers and toes can bend and curl around branches. Male orangutans make a special sound so that other males know where they are. This sound is known as a long call and it sounds like a roar. Orangutans eat about 400 different kinds of food, but mostly fruits and nuts. They love to eat durians, so much that during mast fruiting they gain weight. Male orangutans are ready to mate when they are about 15 years old. But often, females will not mate with a male until his cheek pads are fully grown, usually at about 20 years old. Male orangutans live alone because they do not get along with other males, while…

A slight breeze made my hair flutter about my face. Birds chirped in the trees and the waves crashed against the beach. The palm trees waved lazily and I sighed contentedly. This is the life! I thought. To relax in an island resort and be away from the troubles that awaited me at home. I leaned on the balcony railing and soon, a bead of sweat trickled down my face. It was getting hot and I turned to go back into my hotel room. I tried pulling the door open, but it wouldn’t budge. I silently cursed myself for shutting the door completely earlier so I could properly enjoy the outdoor surroundings. In the end, I resorted to pounding on the door and calling for help. My mother scolded me…

ORANG UTAN HEIGHT: 1.2-1.5 metres standing WEIGHT: 33-82 kilograms LOCATION: Sumatra and Borneo LIFE EXPECTANCY: 30-40 years on average CHARACTERISTICS: Arms, more muscular than Popeye, designed for swinging from branch to branch, and they make home-sweet-homes in the trees out of leaves. One of our closest cousins, orangutans display human-like tendencies; growing a beard when they join adulthood and making umbrellas out of big leaves when it rains. DIET: Omnivores; they love chewy insects to sweet-smelling flowers, though serve them up their favourite durian fruit and you’ll make a friend forever. PREDATORS: Tigers, leopards, humans LONG-TAILED MACAQUE HEIGHT: 38-64 cm standing WEIGHT: 2.5-8.3 kilograms LOCATION: Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand LIFE EXPECTANCY: Up to 31 years CHARACTERISTICS: They get their names from the long tail that follows…

TOUR GUIDE: THARINDU Tharindu grew up in Galle but after studying in Sheffield, England, he is now working as a software engineer in Singapore. GALLE IS A HISTORIC AND CHARMING FORT TOWN, LOCATED ON THE WEST COAST OF SRI LANKA AND LOOKING OUT ONTO THE INDIAN OCEAN. A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE, GALLE BOASTS A COLLECTION OF PORTUGUESE AND DUTCH COLONIAL BUILDINGS. WANDER THE OLD STREETS AROUND THE GALLE FORT AREA AND BE CHARMED BY THE BEAUTY OF THIS SEASIDE TOWN. SRI LANKA FACTS Capital city: Colombo Population: 21 million Major languages: Sinhalese, Tamil and English Currency: Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) Current president: Maithripala Sirisena…

Hello boys and girls! Welcome to the first issue of 2016! This year, we’re going bananas over our primate friends because it’s the Chinese zodiac Year of the Monkey. We’re on to a new year, with a new team of writers, designers and salespeople (say hello and write to us, please!) We’re here to make this magazine even more exciting for you. This issue, we feature monkeys in all their various guises; we see how they are portrayed in movies and popular culture, we study their homes in the tropical rainforest and we check out other weird and wonderful mammals on the planet. Our Roving Reporter this month, Mikaela, also recounts her brush with a cheeky monkey in her hotel balcony.. Above all, let’s care for our planet so that…

Our primate family are some of the most intelligent mammals in the animal kingdom. But here are ten other animals you’d never think were mammals! WHAT MAKES A MAMMAL? Mammals are distinguished from reptiles and birds by the possession of a neocortex (the part of the brain that controls sight and hearing), three middle ear bones and mammary glands that produces milk for the young. 1 PLATYPUS Deemed the weirdest of them all, the semi-aquatic, egg-laying mammal pulls off the trick of looking incredibly awkward on both land and in water. Appearing as if an otter in dress up; with the bill of a duck and the tail of a beaver, this bumbling mammal has one trick up its sleeve – the ability to detect electric fields generated by the…

WHAT IF YOU POSSESSED A SUPERPOWER THAT ALLOWED YOU TO ZOOM IN AND OUT OF EVERYTHING YOUR EYES CAN SEE? It’s almost like having a microscope and telescope built into your mind’s eye. Well, we may already be gifted with this ability! The truth is, how many of us take the time to slow down and observe life around us in its minutest of detail? In this new series, Look Again is a year-long challenge that aims to do just that! Everything in our natural world is not just as we see it. It is in fact, a complex network at so many scales, from design and function at a cellular level to a massive web of influence across the planet. Take a closer look at the visual and factual…

TOUR GUIDE: KIM Kim was born in Dak Hlo, a small village in the central highlands of Vietnam but moved to Ho Chi Minh City to study at university when she was 18. HO CHI MINH CITY is the largest city in Vietnam. Previously known as Saigon, it is also affectionately known as the Diamond of the Far East. It is located in southern Vietnam and is today a popular tourist spot thanks to its beautiful French colonial architecture, riverside cruises and lively markets. VIETNAM FACTS Capital city: Hanoi Population: 90 million National language: Vietnamese Currency: Vietnamese dong (VND) Current president: Truong Tan Sang TEST OUT YOUR VIETNAMESE How are you? – Xin chào My name is – Tôi tên là ... Excuse me/Sorry - Xin loi Thank you -…

1 VISIT GALLE FORT. Step back in time when visiting Galle Fort, first built in 1588 by the Por tuguese and for tified by the Dutch. It’s a piece of Sri Lankan histor y that has sur vived a world war and even a tsunami. 2 WATCH A CRICKET GAME. With the Indian Ocean visible on two sides of the Galle International Stadium, this is one of the most scenic places to watch Sri Lankans pad up to play their much-loved cricket. 3 HAVE A CUP OF CEYLON TEA. It’s a common fact that Sri Lanka has some of the best high quality teas in the world of hot beverages – it’s to do with the ideal humidity, cool temperatures and rainfall of the country’s central highlands that creates a…

If you think bananas are just for monkeys, think again. These super nutritious fruits are a source of protein, fibre and are power-packed with potassium and vitamin B. Go bananas with these simple-to-make recipes that will make you a kitchen goddess! BANANA GINGER SMOOTHIE A NATURAL REMEDY SMOOTHIE RECIPE TO SOOTH DIGESTION AND HEARTBURN INGREDIENTS Serves: 2 1 banana, sliced 180g vanilla yogurt 1 tablespoon of honey 1/2 teaspoon of freshly-grated ginger UTENSILS Knife, chopping board, grater, juice blender DIRECTIONS Combine the banana, yogurt, honey and ginger. Blend until smooth. Enjoy! BANANA & APPLE CRUMBLE A DELICIOUS CRUMBLY DESSERT TO END A HEARTY MEAL WITH INGREDIENTS Serves: 6–8 3 bananas, sliced 5 apples 2 teaspoon cinnamon powder For the topping 150g plain flour 100g butter 100g brown sugar To serve…

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Colour pencils A pair of scissors Two rubber bands Hole puncher A4 sheet card Cellophane tape GETTING STARTED 1. Colour and decorate the mask as creatively as you can. 2. Stick the monkey mask onto an A4 sheet of card to make it thicker and more durable. 3. Cut along the outside line of the mask with a pair of scissors. 4. To create the eyes, poke the eye circle with one hand of the scissors and cut along the insides. 5. Wrap cellophane tape around the ears so it does not tear. 6. Use a hole puncher to create two holes on its ears. 7. Loop two rubber bands around the ears so it can fasten on your ears. 8. Start monkeying around! CUT ALONG THE…