By Pocholo Concepcion
Philippine Daily Inquirer
JACK Daniel’s Set band search winner Mr. Bones and the Boneyard Circus. PHOTO BY POCHOLO CONCEPCION
Siem Reap, Cambodia—First thing that hits us after coming down
from the plane is the scorching temperature which makes us feel like
we’re in a pressure cooker.
But before one can even complain, a female crew member in the
airport graciously offers a cold, wet towel and a local delicacy—small,
round candies made of brown sugar that perks up our tired bones.
We’re traveling with the Filipino rock band Mr. Bones and the
Boneyard Circus—winner of the recent “Jack Daniel’s Set,” a talent
search conducted by the Tennessee whisky company’s Philippine office to
help create brand awareness in Southeast Asia.
Hypnotic
The seafood and chicken welcome dinner at Asian Square, a
restaurant not far from Le Meridien Angkor Hotel where we’re staying for
the next two days, is highlighted by a presentation of Cambodian native
dances and music, the latter reminding us of the ethnic tunes performed
and recorded by the likes of Asin, Joey Ayala and other folk music acts
back home. Read the full article and see great pictures at The Philippine Enquirer.
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