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By IAN BURUMA; IAN BURUMA, CULTURAL EDITOR OF THE FAR EASTERN ECONOMIC REVIEW, IS BASED IN HONG KONG. Published: March 10, 1985 Landing at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Airport is one of the world's more interesting flying experiences. The approach over the Kowloon Peninsula, where most Hong Kong residents live packed into tall apartment buildings sticking into the air like concrete teeth is such a close shave that you actually see people eating dinner. What's more, they probably see you. Kai Tak, like most Asian airports, appears chaotic but is quite efficient. Some of its practices are typical of the Hong Kong ethos, however, which is based on the principle of the quick buck. One thing to beware of is the money changers, who offer at least 10 percent less for a dollar than local banks. Another thing to be careful about is the dutyfree shops, which charge at least 10 percent more than the thousands of shops in this duty- free city. The reason is that the government imposes astronomical fees on shops at the airport. Shopping
One of the main attractions of Hong Kong is shopping. Bargains are everywhere, but one special area is the so-called Golden Mile on Nathan Road in the Tsimshatsui District of Kowloon, where many hotels, restaurants and nightclubs are concentrated. If you are staying on Hong Kong Island, you can either take the Star Ferry for a delightful ride across the bay for 8 cents or the subway, called the M.T.R. (for Mass Transit Railway), for about 50 cents. Traditional Hong Kong bargains are cameras, pocket calculators, watches, radios, clothes and jewelry. Expensive brands are usually the best bargains. Hong Kong, not Paris, is the place to buy an Yves Saint Laurent outfit, for example. This is mainly because most luxury items are made in Hong Kong. But since the same artful hands that serve the boutiques of New York and Paris are equally good at producing fakes, be sure to read the label carefully before buying - Rallex is not Rolex and Selko is not Seiko. But even the correct label is not an absolute guarantee of authenticity. Bargaining is expected, and you should compare prices in several shops before buying. However, prices are usually fixed in large department stores like Lane Crawford and such Japanese stores as Daimaru, Matsuzakaya and Mitsukoshi. A Cartier watch for a woman costs about $400 at Lane Crawford (telephone 5-7909533), whose main store in Lane Crawford House in the central district on Hong Kong Island is open from 9 A.M. to 10 P.M. A Saint Laurent dress is about $350 and a man's Pierre Cardin suit $300. Daimaru (5-767321) is on Paterson Street in Causeway Bay; Matsuzakaya (5-7906622) is at 6 Paterson Street, and Mitsukoshi (5-765222) is in Hennessey Center on Hong Kong Island. All three are open from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 P.M. A good place for inexpensive but high-quality merchandise from mainland China is China Products (5-7908321), whose main store is in Lok Sing Center on Hong Kong Island. The company sells everything from clothes (such as silk padded jackets) to foodstuffs and is open from 10 A.M. to 9 P.M. For carpets and other crafts, try Chinese Arts and Crafts (3-670061), whose main store at 233 Nathan Road is open from about 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. A 2-by-4-foot, hand-knotted woollen rug costs $20, a 9-by-12 $300. Antiques Although some would say that buying antiques in Hong Kong is a fool's game, there occasionally are bargains. Hollywood Road, with dozens of antiques shops a 10-minute uphill walk from the central district, is a good place to spend an afternoon browsing. Some shops offer little more than gaudy golden Buddhas, but one might find a Ming dynasty tea bowl for a few hundred dollars. One of the best antique dealers is said to be P. C. Lu and Sons with shops in the Peninsula Hotel (3-688436) in Kowloon and the Mandarin Hotel (5- 243395) on Hong Kong Island. Bargain Hunting
For really good buys - jeans, chinaware, T-shirts, and the like - go to one of the many street markets. The one in the Stanley District on Hong Kong Island is a favorite with tourists, but for more Chinese ambiance the night market in the Mong Kok District on Kowloon is recommended. It is a bus ride (about 8 cents) away from the Golden Mile. The night markets open about 7:30 and close around 11:30 and are quite safe for Western visitors. Tailoring Hong Kong tailors are famous for speed and quality, but caution is needed, for shoddy craftsmanship abounds. It is best to avoid trying to have a suit made in 24 hours. The better bet, though not necessarily the cheapest, is to go to a tailor in one of the big hotels, such as George Chen in the Pensinsula (3-667248) or A-Man Hing Cheong in the Mandarin (5-247316). A man's suit will cost between $200 and $300. Also recommended is United Company at 28 Stanley Street (5-263952). A suit there can be made for $200. A word of advice: Give your tailor time for at least two fittings. For shirts, try Ascot Chang (3-662398) in the Peninsula Hotel or Jimmy (5-259605) in the Landmark Building on Hong Kong Island. Prices for cotton shirts begin at $24, for silk at $40. Where to Eat Eating is a favorite recreation of most Chinese everywhere, and the Chinese food in Hong Kong is reason enough for a visit. Purists may say that Sichuan food is better in Taipei and Shanghai better in Shanghai, but Cantonese and Chao Zhou (from the northern part of Canton province) are unsurpassed in Hong Kong. Every visitor should try at least one dim sum lunch or breakfast. The choice of restaurants for this feast of dumplings and other tidbits is endless, but the Luk Yu Teahouse (5232973) at 24 Stanley Street is worth seeing for its old Hong Kong atmosphere (Art Deco Chinoiserie). The interior dates from the mid-1930's. In the 1970's the restaurant was rebuilt in its present location, and the marble-topped tables, the stained-glass windows, the wood paneling and most of the waiters were moved to the new place. Two can eat there for about $12. For a more sumptuous dim sum experience at about the same price, try the Maxim Palace (5-766333) in the World Trade Center on Hong Kong Island. For Chao Zhou food, the Carrianna Restaurant (5-8919776) on Tonnochy Road, is excellent. Specialties are goose in soya sauce ($3), minced pigeon wrapped in lettuce ($7) and spinach and minced chicken soup ($2.50). For a Sichuan meal, try Sichuan Garden (5-214433) in the Landmark Building. Among its specialties: eggplant in hot garlic sauce ($6), prawn balls ($5.25) and duck smoked in camphor wood and tea leaves ($10 half, $17.50 whole).
A famous Western restaurant is Gaddi's (3-666251) in the Peninsula Hotel, where garoupa (Asian grouper), poached and served with oysters on top ($20), and crabmeat pancake ($12) are among the specialties. A less expensive Western restaurant is Landau's (57902901), 257 Gloucester Road. The gravlax ($4) there is good for starters. For the main course, Macau sole ($6) or New Zealand lamb ($7) are recommended. First-class Indian food is served in the Ashoka Restaurant (5-249623), 57 Wyndham Street. Try the fish tikka ($3) and the rogan josh ($3.25). Indonesian food is especially good in the Indonesian Restaurant (5-779981), 27 Leighton Road. Specialties: calf's brains ($2) and beef rendang ($2.50). Where to Stay Hotels are often fully booked so reserve rooms well in advance, especially if you wish to stay at the best places, such as the Peninsula Hotel (3-666251). Rooms for two begin at $115 a night. The Mandarin (5-220111) is considered one of the best hotels in the world. Rooms for two there start at $136. The best of the new hotels built on a chunk of reclaimed land in Tsimshatsui East in Kowloon is the Regent (3-7211211), which charges $108 and up for a room for two. Slightly less plush but still very good is the Hong Kong Hilton (5-233111), which has rates ranging from $100 to $115 for two. All major hotels offer free limousine service from the airport - usually a Mercedes-Benz. Normally a taxi ride to the hotel district costs $2. Cultural Events The main event of the current season is the Hong Kong International Film Festival from March 29 to April 13, featuring a retrospective of films by four deceased Asian directors: Sadao Yammanaka of Japan, Gerardo de Leon of the Philippines, Fei Mu of China and Ritwik Ghatak of India. Homage will also be paid to Douglas Sirk and Nicholas Ray, both of Hollywood. The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 1975, plays in City Hall (57907521) from September to June. Ticket prices range from $2 to $4. In the same building near the Star Ferry on the Hong Kong side is the Hong Kong Museum of Art (5224127). It is open without charge from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. every day but Thursday. The permanent collection contains mainly 18th- and 19th-century works from the South China Coast. Cantonese opera performances - noisier and more flamboyant than the Peking variety are given at such theatres as the Lee, the Paladium and the Sunbeam. Tickets cost about $2.50. Sightseeing
A walk around Victoria Peak offers some of the best panoramic views of Hong Kong, at least on clear days. The rest of the time the misty landscape reminds one of Scotland. The other islands in the Crown Colony (there are 260 or so) are good for escaping the madding Hong Kong crowds. Lan Tau, the largest, is popular with mountain hikers. Lamma Island is more suited to walking. To reach it, take a boat to Yung Shue Wan from the Outlying Districts Services pier in Hong Kong, a few hundred yards west of the Star Ferry. A one-way ticket costs 10 cents. Side Trips Until the late 1970's, one of the thrills of visiting Hong Kong was peeking across the Chinese border. Now that China is no longer forbidden territory, the three-hour tour to the border, arranged by one's hotel for $8.50, may seem a little outdated. But the sight of a long barbed-wire fence cutting straight across duck ponds and rice fields is something to ponder. Those who wish to go to China on a quick tour can book through the Hong Kong Tourist Association, Post Office Box 1597, General Post Office, Hong Kong (5-244191). One of their more interesting trips is a two-night excursion to Canton, costing $185 a person. Included in the package are Hovercraft transportation to get there, a train ride back, a visa, hotel accommodations and meals. Information Hong Kong Tourist Association, 548 Fifth Avenue (at 45th Street), New York, N.Y. 10036 (212-869-5008).
Apo Island Apo Island is considered to be part of the jurisdiction of the town of Dauin in Negros Oriental. Its pride is its fantastic rock formations scattered over the terrain, a protected marine reserve, magnificent white sands and a relatively untouched endowment of natural marine resources – 650 documented fish species and 400 kinds of corals. Apo Island is one of the top ten dive sites in the country and around
the world. It can be accessed via a 30-minute boat ride from the neighboring town of Zamboangita or anywhere near the coastline of Zamboangita. Package tours can be found in Dumaguete dive shops and beach resorts. You can opt for a one-day adventure or stay nights at nearby hotels and beach resorts, some of which are the Liberty’s Lodge or Apo Island Beach Resrto on the island itself or Coco Grove, KanUpi Beach Resort or the Wellness Beach Resort in nearby Zamboangita. Life in this island is said to have its own pace. Perhaps this is where time has stood still -in the primitive and wild beauty that it is most famous for. The underwater scene is even more fantastic! You can snorkel, scuba or deep sea dive in as much as 15 pre identified points around the island. Other activities include island boat rides, treks and bike rides. Apo Island is sure to fascinate every diver’s and traveler’s imagination – from the unique aquatic habitat and its dwellers, the rustic view of an old lighthouse, the image of a sunset tinting the sky with pink to the magical feel of white sand on your toes while having a cool drink on a night of the full moon.
Dumaguete City One of the top destinations in the country especially for divers and naturelovers is Dumaguete City. It is not only a place to reminisce the old Spanish times, rather it’s also a perfect summer getaway to relax and be in one with the wonders of the nature.
The province of Negros Oriental is composed of 20 municipalities and 5 cities, the center of which is Dumaguete City, a thriving community with peace loving and hospitable people. This is a quaint and charming place, rich in history and culture, as well as in natural resources. Once you have visited this place your heart will always be here.
Dumaguete City is known as ‘The City of Gentle People’ and for good reason. While the Philippines in general is famous for their hospitality, Expats, tousists and locals all enjoy the Dumaguete Lifestyle. From the wonderful locals to the fantastic tourist spots as well as the great food and incredible diving; Dumaguete City surely has it all. You can not find a better place to visit or call your home. So tour our site and get a taste of the local flavor.
Diving and Dive Sites Divers travel far and wide to see the beautiful dive sites of their marine paradise that we rightfully are very proud of. Apo Island is constantly rated among the top 10 dive destinations in the world, so that alone is worth a visit to Dumaguete. There are also a number of attravtive marine sanctuaries up and down the coastline from Dumaguete, Some of them you will have to pay a fee to use, especially the ones in the Dauin area. If you are not already a diver, then you have plenty of dive centers around where you can get SCUBA/PADI certified as well. More Philippines Dive information in German: Philippinen Tauchen
Argumentative essays In an argumentative essay you give your own opinion and then try to convince other people you are right with your reasons and examples. You can see examples of the argumentative style of writing when you read editorial columns and letters in the NST. Before beginning to write an argumentative essay think about your own opinion and ask yourself: • • •
Do you have a strong opinion? What have other people said on the subject and do you think they are right? Is there any other evidence you can think of to support your views?
To write an argumentative essay, use the following steps to help you: 1. Begin by introducing the debate topic in your own words.
2. Then write if you agree or disagree with the argument 3. Tell people why you hold that opinion and come up with ideas and examples to back up your arguments. Try to put these ideas in an order with the most important ideas first and links between each idea so that the essay flows well. 4. Think about why people might have a different opinion (objections) and try to show why they are not important or they are not true. 5. Conclude with a brief summary and try to make a strong last sentence that people will remember. For example Oprah Winfrey famously wrote," I believe the choice to be excellent begins with aligning your thoughts and words with the intention to require more from yourself." The rest of the article maybe forgotten, but that strong sentence is remembered. Example - Hunger in the United States One of the most disturbing and extraordinary aspects of life in this very wealthy country is the persistence of hunger. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports, based on a national U.S. Census Bureau survey of households representative of the U.S. population, that in 2004 11.9 percent of all U.S. households were "food insecure" because of lack of resources. Of the 13.5 million households that were food insecure, 4.4 million suffered from food insecurity that was so severe that USDA's very conservative measure classified them as "hungry.
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By IAN BURUMA; IAN BURUMA, CULTURAL EDITOR OF THE FAR EASTERN ECONOMIC REVIEW, IS BASED IN HONG KONG. Published: March 10, 1985 Landing at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Airport is one of the world's more interesting flying experiences. The approach over the Kowloon Peninsula, where most Hong Kong residents live packed into tall apartment buildings sticking into the air like concrete teeth is such a close shave that you actually see people eating dinner. What's more, they probably see you. Kai Tak, like most Asian airports, appears chaotic but is quite efficient. Some of its practices are typical of the Hong Kong ethos, however, which is based on the principle of the quick buck. One thing to beware of is the money changers, who offer at least 10 percent less for a dollar than local banks. Another thing to be careful about is the dutyfree shops, which charge at least 10 percent more than the thousands of shops in this duty- free city. The reason is that the government imposes astronomical fees on shops at the airport. Shopping
One of the main attractions of Hong Kong is shopping. Bargains are everywhere, but one special area is the so-called Golden Mile on Nathan Road in the Tsimshatsui District of Kowloon, where many hotels, restaurants and nightclubs are concentrated. If you are staying on Hong Kong Island, you can either take the Star Ferry for a delightful ride across the bay for 8 cents or the subway, called the M.T.R. (for Mass Transit Railway), for about 50 cents. Traditional Hong Kong bargains are cameras, pocket calculators, watches, radios, clothes and jewelry. Expensive brands are usually the best bargains. Hong Kong, not Paris, is the place to buy an Yves Saint Laurent outfit, for example. This is mainly because most luxury items are made in Hong Kong. But since the same artful hands that serve the boutiques of New York and Paris are equally good at producing fakes, be sure to read the label carefully before buying - Rallex is not Rolex and Selko is not Seiko. But even the correct label is not an absolute guarantee of authenticity. Bargaining is expected, and you should compare prices in several shops before buying. However, prices are usually fixed in large department stores like Lane Crawford and such Japanese stores as Daimaru, Matsuzakaya and Mitsukoshi. A Cartier watch for a woman costs about $400 at Lane Crawford (telephone 5-7909533), whose main store in Lane Crawford House in the central district on Hong Kong Island is open from 9 A.M. to 10 P.M. A Saint Laurent dress is about $350 and a man's Pierre Cardin suit $300. Daimaru (5-767321) is on Paterson Street in Causeway Bay; Matsuzakaya (5-7906622) is at 6 Paterson Street, and Mitsukoshi (5-765222) is in Hennessey Center on Hong Kong Island. All three are open from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 P.M. A good place for inexpensive but high-quality merchandise from mainland China is China Products (5-7908321), whose main store is in Lok Sing Center on Hong Kong Island. The company sells everything from clothes (such as silk padded jackets) to foodstuffs and is open from 10 A.M. to 9 P.M. For carpets and other crafts, try Chinese Arts and Crafts (3-670061), whose main store at 233 Nathan Road is open from about 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. A 2-by-4-foot, hand-knotted woollen rug costs $20, a 9-by-12 $300. Antiques Although some would say that buying antiques in Hong Kong is a fool's game, there occasionally are bargains. Hollywood Road, with dozens of antiques shops a 10-minute uphill walk from the central district, is a good place to spend an afternoon browsing. Some shops offer little more than gaudy golden Buddhas, but one might find a Ming dynasty tea bowl for a few hundred dollars. One of the best antique dealers is said to be P. C. Lu and Sons with shops in the Peninsula Hotel (3-688436) in Kowloon and the Mandarin Hotel (5- 243395) on Hong Kong Island. Bargain Hunting
For really good buys - jeans, chinaware, T-shirts, and the like - go to one of the many street markets. The one in the Stanley District on Hong Kong Island is a favorite with tourists, but for more Chinese ambiance the night market in the Mong Kok District on Kowloon is recommended. It is a bus ride (about 8 cents) away from the Golden Mile. The night markets open about 7:30 and close around 11:30 and are quite safe for Western visitors. Tailoring Hong Kong tailors are famous for speed and quality, but caution is needed, for shoddy craftsmanship abounds. It is best to avoid trying to have a suit made in 24 hours. The better bet, though not necessarily the cheapest, is to go to a tailor in one of the big hotels, such as George Chen in the Pensinsula (3-667248) or A-Man Hing Cheong in the Mandarin (5-247316). A man's suit will cost between $200 and $300. Also recommended is United Company at 28 Stanley Street (5-263952). A suit there can be made for $200. A word of advice: Give your tailor time for at least two fittings. For shirts, try Ascot Chang (3-662398) in the Peninsula Hotel or Jimmy (5-259605) in the Landmark Building on Hong Kong Island. Prices for cotton shirts begin at $24, for silk at $40. Where to Eat Eating is a favorite recreation of most Chinese everywhere, and the Chinese food in Hong Kong is reason enough for a visit. Purists may say that Sichuan food is better in Taipei and Shanghai better in Shanghai, but Cantonese and Chao Zhou (from the northern part of Canton province) are unsurpassed in Hong Kong. Every visitor should try at least one dim sum lunch or breakfast. The choice of restaurants for this feast of dumplings and other tidbits is endless, but the Luk Yu Teahouse (5232973) at 24 Stanley Street is worth seeing for its old Hong Kong atmosphere (Art Deco Chinoiserie). The interior dates from the mid-1930's. In the 1970's the restaurant was rebuilt in its present location, and the marble-topped tables, the stained-glass windows, the wood paneling and most of the waiters were moved to the new place. Two can eat there for about $12. For a more sumptuous dim sum experience at about the same price, try the Maxim Palace (5-766333) in the World Trade Center on Hong Kong Island. For Chao Zhou food, the Carrianna Restaurant (5-8919776) on Tonnochy Road, is excellent. Specialties are goose in soya sauce ($3), minced pigeon wrapped in lettuce ($7) and spinach and minced chicken soup ($2.50). For a Sichuan meal, try Sichuan Garden (5-214433) in the Landmark Building. Among its specialties: eggplant in hot garlic sauce ($6), prawn balls ($5.25) and duck smoked in camphor wood and tea leaves ($10 half, $17.50 whole).
A famous Western restaurant is Gaddi's (3-666251) in the Peninsula Hotel, where garoupa (Asian grouper), poached and served with oysters on top ($20), and crabmeat pancake ($12) are among the specialties. A less expensive Western restaurant is Landau's (57902901), 257 Gloucester Road. The gravlax ($4) there is good for starters. For the main course, Macau sole ($6) or New Zealand lamb ($7) are recommended. First-class Indian food is served in the Ashoka Restaurant (5-249623), 57 Wyndham Street. Try the fish tikka ($3) and the rogan josh ($3.25). Indonesian food is especially good in the Indonesian Restaurant (5-779981), 27 Leighton Road. Specialties: calf's brains ($2) and beef rendang ($2.50). Where to Stay Hotels are often fully booked so reserve rooms well in advance, especially if you wish to stay at the best places, such as the Peninsula Hotel (3-666251). Rooms for two begin at $115 a night. The Mandarin (5-220111) is considered one of the best hotels in the world. Rooms for two there start at $136. The best of the new hotels built on a chunk of reclaimed land in Tsimshatsui East in Kowloon is the Regent (3-7211211), which charges $108 and up for a room for two. Slightly less plush but still very good is the Hong Kong Hilton (5-233111), which has rates ranging from $100 to $115 for two. All major hotels offer free limousine service from the airport - usually a Mercedes-Benz. Normally a taxi ride to the hotel district costs $2. Cultural Events The main event of the current season is the Hong Kong International Film Festival from March 29 to April 13, featuring a retrospective of films by four deceased Asian directors: Sadao Yammanaka of Japan, Gerardo de Leon of the Philippines, Fei Mu of China and Ritwik Ghatak of India. Homage will also be paid to Douglas Sirk and Nicholas Ray, both of Hollywood. The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 1975, plays in City Hall (57907521) from September to June. Ticket prices range from $2 to $4. In the same building near the Star Ferry on the Hong Kong side is the Hong Kong Museum of Art (5224127). It is open without charge from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. every day but Thursday. The permanent collection contains mainly 18th- and 19th-century works from the South China Coast. Cantonese opera performances - noisier and more flamboyant than the Peking variety are given at such theatres as the Lee, the Paladium and the Sunbeam. Tickets cost about $2.50. Sightseeing
A walk around Victoria Peak offers some of the best panoramic views of Hong Kong, at least on clear days. The rest of the time the misty landscape reminds one of Scotland. The other islands in the Crown Colony (there are 260 or so) are good for escaping the madding Hong Kong crowds. Lan Tau, the largest, is popular with mountain hikers. Lamma Island is more suited to walking. To reach it, take a boat to Yung Shue Wan from the Outlying Districts Services pier in Hong Kong, a few hundred yards west of the Star Ferry. A one-way ticket costs 10 cents. Side Trips Until the late 1970's, one of the thrills of visiting Hong Kong was peeking across the Chinese border. Now that China is no longer forbidden territory, the three-hour tour to the border, arranged by one's hotel for $8.50, may seem a little outdated. But the sight of a long barbed-wire fence cutting straight across duck ponds and rice fields is something to ponder. Those who wish to go to China on a quick tour can book through the Hong Kong Tourist Association, Post Office Box 1597, General Post Office, Hong Kong (5-244191). One of their more interesting trips is a two-night excursion to Canton, costing $185 a person. Included in the package are Hovercraft transportation to get there, a train ride back, a visa, hotel accommodations and meals. Information Hong Kong Tourist Association, 548 Fifth Avenue (at 45th Street), New York, N.Y. 10036 (212-869-5008).
Apo Island Apo Island is considered to be part of the jurisdiction of the town of Dauin in Negros Oriental. Its pride is its fantastic rock formations scattered over the terrain, a protected marine reserve, magnificent white sands and a relatively untouched endowment of natural marine resources – 650 documented fish species and 400 kinds of corals. Apo Island is one of the top ten dive sites in the country and around
the world. It can be accessed via a 30-minute boat ride from the neighboring town of Zamboangita or anywhere near the coastline of Zamboangita. Package tours can be found in Dumaguete dive shops and beach resorts. You can opt for a one-day adventure or stay nights at nearby hotels and beach resorts, some of which are the Liberty’s Lodge or Apo Island Beach Resrto on the island itself or Coco Grove, KanUpi Beach Resort or the Wellness Beach Resort in nearby Zamboangita. Life in this island is said to have its own pace. Perhaps this is where time has stood still -in the primitive and wild beauty that it is most famous for. The underwater scene is even more fantastic! You can snorkel, scuba or deep sea dive in as much as 15 pre identified points around the island. Other activities include island boat rides, treks and bike rides. Apo Island is sure to fascinate every diver’s and traveler’s imagination – from the unique aquatic habitat and its dwellers, the rustic view of an old lighthouse, the image of a sunset tinting the sky with pink to the magical feel of white sand on your toes while having a cool drink on a night of the full moon.
Dumaguete City One of the top destinations in the country especially for divers and naturelovers is Dumaguete City. It is not only a place to reminisce the old Spanish times, rather it’s also a perfect summer getaway to relax and be in one with the wonders of the nature.
The province of Negros Oriental is composed of 20 municipalities and 5 cities, the center of which is Dumaguete City, a thriving community with peace loving and hospitable people. This is a quaint and charming place, rich in history and culture, as well as in natural resources. Once you have visited this place your heart will always be here.
Dumaguete City is known as ‘The City of Gentle People’ and for good reason. While the Philippines in general is famous for their hospitality, Expats, tousists and locals all enjoy the Dumaguete Lifestyle. From the wonderful locals to the fantastic tourist spots as well as the great food and incredible diving; Dumaguete City surely has it all. You can not find a better place to visit or call your home. So tour our site and get a taste of the local flavor.
Diving and Dive Sites Divers travel far and wide to see the beautiful dive sites of their marine paradise that we rightfully are very proud of. Apo Island is constantly rated among the top 10 dive destinations in the world, so that alone is worth a visit to Dumaguete. There are also a number of attravtive marine sanctuaries up and down the coastline from Dumaguete, Some of them you will have to pay a fee to use, especially the ones in the Dauin area. If you are not already a diver, then you have plenty of dive centers around where you can get SCUBA/PADI certified as well. More Philippines Dive information in German: Philippinen Tauchen
Argumentative essays In an argumentative essay you give your own opinion and then try to convince other people you are right with your reasons and examples. You can see examples of the argumentative style of writing when you read editorial columns and letters in the NST. Before beginning to write an argumentative essay think about your own opinion and ask yourself: • • •
Do you have a strong opinion? What have other people said on the subject and do you think they are right? Is there any other evidence you can think of to support your views?
To write an argumentative essay, use the following steps to help you: 1. Begin by introducing the debate topic in your own words.
2. Then write if you agree or disagree with the argument 3. Tell people why you hold that opinion and come up with ideas and examples to back up your arguments. Try to put these ideas in an order with the most important ideas first and links between each idea so that the essay flows well. 4. Think about why people might have a different opinion (objections) and try to show why they are not important or they are not true. 5. Conclude with a brief summary and try to make a strong last sentence that people will remember. For example Oprah Winfrey famously wrote," I believe the choice to be excellent begins with aligning your thoughts and words with the intention to require more from yourself." The rest of the article maybe forgotten, but that strong sentence is remembered. Example - Hunger in the United States One of the most disturbing and extraordinary aspects of life in this very wealthy country is the persistence of hunger. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports, based on a national U.S. Census Bureau survey of households representative of the U.S. population, that in 2004 11.9 percent of all U.S. households were "food insecure" because of lack of resources. Of the 13.5 million households that were food insecure, 4.4 million suffered from food insecurity that was so severe that USDA's very conservative measure classified them as "hungry.
