Tender coconuts which you can't hold in one hand?
Coconuts which contain almost one litre of tender coconut water?
A single coconut which quenches the thirst of two or more people? Like a 'family' pack?
Ever seen such coconuts?
That was the question we asked in Kaun Banega Ghumakkad Contest No. 48 short title KBG-48. The quiz picture was taken at a tourist spot in Malaysia which was correctly identified by one of the winners. But tender coconuts of similar size and style of peeling/chopping are also available at tourist spots in Thailand and Cambodia as well. How come?
As we all know Indonesia is the largest producer of coconuts followed by Sri Lanka and India. However, the giant sized coconuts are grown in Indonesia and exported to neighbouring tourist countries. See the map below.
Malaysia is a popular tourist destination along with Singapore. Kuala Lumpur the capital and Genting Highlands which have casinos, attract hordes of tourists. The ropeway to Genting Highlands is one of the longest in the world. Two pictures of Kuala Lumpur and the ropeway ride are given below.
Coconut water is a rich source of Potassium and Sodium. Except for those with a kidney disease, it is good for everybody. Most tourist spots in SE Asia have coconut kiosks doing brisk business. KBG-48 Contest showed a picture taken at Batu Caves near Kuala Lumpur. Batu Caves attract thousands of visitors everyday. Few pictures for you.
Reproducing the quiz pictures, clues and the correct answer below.
One of the winners Ramanand Baliga shared the pictures of giant coconuts from Thailand and Cambodia. Thanks Ramanand.
Winners
KBG-48 saw good response but not as many participants as in the previous editions of KBG. The correct answers came within few minutes as in the past. We congratulate the first three winners who have all been there and tasted the king sized coconuts. A special prize goes to Chaitanya Shiroor for guessing the place by interpreting the dress of the lady shown sipping the coconut water. Winners of KBG-48 are profiled below:
- Ramanand Baliga, MTech IIT/K, retired as Director of IBM in India, now spends time playing Bridge, Drawing & Painting, learning to play Guitar and Mouth Organ. Keen traveller. Lives in Bangalore.
- Kinnera Murthy, PhD, former Dean ASCI Hyderabad. Strategy consultant, invited speaker and travel enthusiast. Passionate taking up social causes for betterment of the society. Lives in Hyderabad.
- Aditya Bhargava MBA(Marketing) from University of California. Fitness enthusiast, works with HP and lives in Bangalore. Has a keen eye for observation of the world around him.
Coconut water is one of the best drinks. I like chilled coconut water in cocktails. I recommend it with vodka and any other hard drinks. You can have it 50/50 with coke for fancy taste.....
ReplyDeleteNice photos. Good info. Congratulations to the winners
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