Tuesday, March 13, 2012

History of Boeng Braveuk (Teal Lake),Trapeang Roung Eco Tourism site, Koh Kong district, Koh Kong province


(Written by Ty Theavy,edited Alex Dedman and Christopher Copeman from UK)
This river is called” Boeng Braveuk “. Boeng means a lake in English. Braveuk is a kind of white bird called a teal. It is called Boeung because it has a round shape like a lake, but it is actually connected to the sea. This place is rich in teal during the rainy season of the year from May to October. This lake has a good view because the water coconut trees, called Doeum Chak in Khmer language, surround it. Local fishermen usually catch shrimp or lobster at night, using spears. The lake is full of fish, encouraging the teal to feed here in the rainy season. The fisherman said there were crocodiles here but now they have disappeared.

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