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The Age
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Stir-fried pipis and $1 congee: New late-night Thai joint brings Bangkok's Chinatown to Melbourne
Though Yaowarat is a great place for a group, there are plenty of single-dish meals too. I'd happily slide in by myself for pad Thai, comforting pork bone soup or pad see ew, stir-fried flat rice noodles in soy-based sauce licked with the smoky char of the wok. There's a Melbourne-style freedom to some items. I was disarmed and charmed by a salad that includes both raw and cooked prawns, tossed in a hot, tart fermented fish dressing. It riffs on goong chae nam pla, a traditional raw prawn dish that's adjacent to ceviche, and a cooked prawn salad with herbs. You get the bouncy sweetness of the cooked shellfish, and the jelly-like stickiness of the raw. As a staffer tells me later, the idea is to meld seen-it-before comfort and adventure into one scintillating salad. Yaowarat is alcohol-free but a liquor licence is pending. Meanwhile, there's purple butterfly-pea lemonade, Thai milk tea and lychee soda, among other quenchers. Beers and cocktails will be an improvement for sure, especially as Yaowarat is styling itself as a late-night place for prawns, pipis, pomfret and pork. No matter the beverages, this is a cool addition to Melbourne's laneway lairs. Three more laneway finds to try Saadi at Sunda Modern Indian cooking is one of the most exciting trends in Australian dining and pop-up concept Saadi is at the forefront. Good Food's Young Chef of the Year Saavni Krishnan and previous Young Chef finalist Aditya Suresh are cooking winter dishes such as comforting dal khichdi made with local red lentils and served with pumpkin fritter and Brussels sprouts. On until July 26. 18 Punch Lane, Melbourne, Pecks Road Tucked down Manchester Lane, this new doughnut and sandwich deli has a realistic approach to sugar-laden treats. Owner and chef Albin Lawang is also a personal trainer and thinks both fitness and indulgence have their place in a happy, balanced life. That must be why I'm happy to balance one of their ube (purple yam) brioche scrolls in my hand on its way to my mouth. Also in Caroline Springs. The Moat Hidden beneath the State Library, Moat is easy to miss even though it's been here since 2011. The Italian menu is homely and honest, with antipasti such as eggplant and provolone balls and main courses of slow-roasted lamb shoulder. Wednesday is gnocchi night, with a choice of three dishes, salad and wine for $40.
Sydney Morning Herald
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Stir-fried pipis and $1 congee: New late-night Thai joint brings Bangkok's Chinatown to Melbourne
Though Yaowarat is a great place for a group, there are plenty of single-dish meals too. I'd happily slide in by myself for pad Thai, comforting pork bone soup or pad see ew, stir-fried flat rice noodles in soy-based sauce licked with the smoky char of the wok. There's a Melbourne-style freedom to some items. I was disarmed and charmed by a salad that includes both raw and cooked prawns, tossed in a hot, tart fermented fish dressing. It riffs on goong chae nam pla, a traditional raw prawn dish that's adjacent to ceviche, and a cooked prawn salad with herbs. You get the bouncy sweetness of the cooked shellfish, and the jelly-like stickiness of the raw. As a staffer tells me later, the idea is to meld seen-it-before comfort and adventure into one scintillating salad. Yaowarat is alcohol-free but a liquor licence is pending. Meanwhile, there's purple butterfly-pea lemonade, Thai milk tea and lychee soda, among other quenchers. Beers and cocktails will be an improvement for sure, especially as Yaowarat is styling itself as a late-night place for prawns, pipis, pomfret and pork. No matter the beverages, this is a cool addition to Melbourne's laneway lairs. Three more laneway finds to try Saadi at Sunda Modern Indian cooking is one of the most exciting trends in Australian dining and pop-up concept Saadi is at the forefront. Good Food's Young Chef of the Year Saavni Krishnan and previous Young Chef finalist Aditya Suresh are cooking winter dishes such as comforting dal khichdi made with local red lentils and served with pumpkin fritter and Brussels sprouts. On until July 26. 18 Punch Lane, Melbourne, Pecks Road Tucked down Manchester Lane, this new doughnut and sandwich deli has a realistic approach to sugar-laden treats. Owner and chef Albin Lawang is also a personal trainer and thinks both fitness and indulgence have their place in a happy, balanced life. That must be why I'm happy to balance one of their ube (purple yam) brioche scrolls in my hand on its way to my mouth. Also in Caroline Springs. The Moat Hidden beneath the State Library, Moat is easy to miss even though it's been here since 2011. The Italian menu is homely and honest, with antipasti such as eggplant and provolone balls and main courses of slow-roasted lamb shoulder. Wednesday is gnocchi night, with a choice of three dishes, salad and wine for $40.
Morocco World
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
EU Cancels €3 Million Heritage Grant for Moroccan Jewish Community
Marrakech – The European Union has cancelled a €3 million grant intended to support the preservation of Moroccan Jewish heritage initiatives. The cancellation came just four days after the beginning of the Israel-Iran war, according to an Israel Hayom exclusive report. The call for proposals had been launched in September 2023, with community initiatives submitting applications in December of that year. Several projects successfully passed the first stage in April, and full proposals were submitted earlier this month. Applicants were then unexpectedly informed last week that the entire call had been cancelled without explanation. Sources in Morocco stated that the targeted projects had no connection to Israel. 'The projects had no link to the Israeli genocide in Gaza, Zionism or political events, but were solely focused on preserving Moroccan Jewish culture,' they told Israel Hayom. The cancelled initiatives included preservation of centuries-old cemeteries, cultural programming, history education, and studies of pre-state Jewish-Muslim shared heritage in Morocco. Those familiar with the matter suggested political motivations behind the decision. 'The timing of the cancellation is not neutral. It followed the military escalation and the shift in European positions toward Israel and the Palestinians. The message is clear: Jewish equals political, and political equals 'unacceptable,'' they stated, according to the Hebrew report. Community leaders in Morocco accused the EU of reducing Moroccan Jewish identity to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. They characterized this as stemming from 'historical ignorance and racism.' 'This punishes communities for a geopolitical reality they neither created nor control. It's not policy—it's fallout. And it comes at the expense of cultural preservation, truth, and justice,' the sources added. According to the French-language rejection letter obtained by Israel Hayom, applicants were simply told: 'Monsieur, thank you for submitting a full application to the above call. It is with great regret that I inform you that the call has been cancelled. I invite you to consult future calls for proposals.' The cancellation impacts preservation efforts for a Jewish presence in Morocco that spans over 2,300 years. This heritage was shaped through multiple historical phases, including migrations following the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE and the influx of Jewish exiles from Spain in 1492. Under Islamic rule, Moroccan Jews lived as dhimmis with internal autonomy while serving as diplomats, merchants, and advisors during the Saadi and Alaouite dynasties, creating a unique cultural identity distinct from both European and Middle Eastern Jewish communities. By 1956, Morocco's Jewish population had grown to approximately 250,000, making it one of the largest Jewish communities in the Arab world. While significant emigration occurred between 1956 and the early 1970s, primarily to Israel and France, the remaining community and their historical sites represent an irreplaceable cultural legacy. The cancelled projects aimed to safeguard this heritage, which includes not just physical structures but also the documentation of centuries-old traditions of Jewish-Muslim coexistence that predated the establishment of Israel and modern political conflicts.
Gulf Insider
23-05-2025
- General
- Gulf Insider
Eid Al Adha 2025: Oman To Observe Five-Day Holiday
The Sultanate of Oman will observe the first day of Eid Al Adha on Friday, June 6, 2025, said Dr. Subaih bin Rahman Al Saadi, an Omani expert in celestial sciences, according to Muscat Daily . Al Saadi's prediction follows precise astronomical calculations indicating the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent moon on the evening of Tuesday, May 27. 'The conjunction of the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH with the sun will occur at exactly 7:03:29 am local time on May 27,' Dr. Saadi added. He noted that the moon will set approximately 36 minutes after sunset in Muscat, positioned 8 degrees from the sun and elevated 7 degrees above the western horizon—conditions favorable for sighting the crescent. 'These astronomical indicators confirm that Wednesday, May 28, will be the first day of Dhul Hijjah. Consequently, the Day of Arafah will fall on Thursday, June 5, and Eid Al Adha will begin on Friday, June 6,' Dr. Saadi stated. In accordance with Royal Decree No. 88/2022, Oman will observe the Eid Al Adha holiday from Dhul Hijjah 9 to 12. As the first day of Eid falls on a Friday this year, an additional compensatory day off will be granted to ensure a full holiday period for the public and private sectors. If Eid Al Adha begins on Friday, June 6, as expected, Omanis will enjoy an extended holiday period. With the official holiday starting from Dhul Hijjah 9 to 12 and a compensatory day granted for Friday, the public can expect a long weekend stretching from Thursday, June 5, till Monday, June 9.
Morocco World
13-05-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Morocco Dedicated to Preserving Handicraft Heritage with Vocational Training
Rabat — Morocco's Secretary of State for Handicrafts Lahcen Saadi has said that several Moroccan traditional handicrafts are gradually vanishing. Speaking during a session of oral questioning at the House of Representatives, Saadi said that it is a shared responsibility to preserve these traditional handicrafts as part of Morocco's cultural heritage. He further explained that the only way to keep this cultural heritage alive is through vocational training, as in the past, these were transferred from parents to sons in workshops. Saadi mentioned that the changes that Moroccan society underwent and the law amendments, prohibiting child labor, contributed to curbing the passing of these crafts from older generations to newer ones. The minister recalled Morocco's experience in handicraft-focused vocational training, which has 69 institutions and training centers for over 60 crafts. The government has plans to raise beneficiaries from training in this sector from 25,000 to 100,000, while giving a significant share to handicrafts. According to the government's data, handicrafts revenue constitutes 7% of Morocco's national Gross Domestic Product (GDP), yielding an estimated MAD 140 billion ($14 billion) annually. Revenues from production-based handicrafts reach up to MAD 96.3 billion ($9.6 billion), while service-related handicrafts contribute MAD 43.7 billion ($4.3 billion). Read also: Morocco's Handicraft Sector Reaches $14 Billion in Annual Revenue The country's artisanal exports reached MAD 1.11 billion ($111 million) in 2024, and approximately 251 artisans received national quality labels during the same year. The distinguished sector accounts for 275,000 craft units and 2,063 businesses. Besides their economic contribution to Morocco's GDP, handicrafts hold historical significance as they convey traditional aspects, telling cultural stories about the North African country. The well-crafted items also contribute to the country's cultural legacy, as artisanal products are the fruit of Moroccan artists' creativity and patience, and the government plans to preserve this precious heritage. Tags: handicraftsMoroccan traditional handicraftsMorocco
