π¨βπ» ASEAN Hive Community Challenge #161 π The Red Thread π§¨

Greetings ASEAN Hivers, @justinparke here with this week's challenge, a photography themed one focusing on the color red, so get out phones and cameras.

π The Red Thread π§¨
π¨βπ» Week #160 π©βπ»
June 16th β‘οΈ June 23rd, 2025Β Β Β This challenge is way late because my stepfather had a heart attack last week and has been in the hospital ever since. I have been splitting my time between the hospital and helping my mother while he is in rehab, so ASEAN Hive is a little behind schedule. Regardless, this challenge must go on, and it's red, so it should be simple enough. Find red things, take pictures, and share them with us.

Β Β Β Of course a quality post is always much more than a bunch of pics smashed together. Weave a story and link your photos together to make for a more engaging post. I look forward to seeing all the reds you ASEAN Hivers can find and I am sorry for the delays. Things are slowly getting calmer each week here in the USA, but I know all too well there is no such thing as real "free time" here.

Week #160 ASEAN Hive Challenge Winners
π₯― Comfort Foods π
π₯― Comfort Foods π
Β Β Β There were several entries of high caliber that I considered featuring here, and it was nearly impossible to narrow things down to what I have for you below. You ASEAN Hivers always remind me how much kitchen talent there is in our little community anytime we have a food-based challenge. Cheers to you all and please take some time to scroll and explore any of these outstanding winners' posts.
1st Prize π 10% Beneficiary

by: @arashi0416
I grew up with my grandparents, and I am their favorite grandchild. that's why I'm really attached to them (My beloved lolo and lola in heaven) Thatβs probably why I canβt forget this dish, and I've learned how to cook it from my grandma. Itβs called Pancit Guisado. My grandma and even my late mother used to cook this dish in different ways. So, this food is really nostalgic for me.
2nd Prize π₯ 6% Beneficiary

by: @celestyne15
Now, let me share my favorite comfort food with you. I absolutely love salad; itβs my ultimate go-to for comfort. A whole medium-sized lettuce, an apple, carrots, and strips of cucumber, topped with tuna flakes and wrapped in seaweedβwhat a delightful meal for me!!! It's not just delicious, but also so healthy. Eating this makes me feel light and energized, and my digestive system is relaxed and happy too.
3rd Prize π₯ 4% Beneficiary

by: @diosarich
For me, I have lots of comfy foods - grilled chicken, dried fish (danggit with vinegar, chillies and garlic as dip), boiled sea shells with lots of ginger and onions during rainy or cold season, salad, pasta, some pick-a-veggies, fruits, desserts, and snacks. But the best among them? Itβs the finger-licking boiled king crabs covered with pure coconut milk that savors my palate, and overloaded with chunky tomatoes, sweet and spicy bell peppers......

π¨βπ» Week #161 Challenge π©βπ»
Sponsored by
@JustinParke
π 1st prize - 10% Post Beneficiary
π₯ 2nd prize 6% Post Beneficiary
π₯ 3rd prize - 4% Post Beneficiary

π¨ββοΈ Challenge Rules βοΈ
- post body must contain a minimum 250+ word count
- entry must be published in the ASEAN Hive Community
- first tag must be #aseanhive (optional tags like #photography welcome too)
- participants must share their post link in the comments section below
- mention the ASEAN Hive Challenge "The Red Thread" somewhere in your title or post body
- submit entries before this post countdown is finished

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Thank you again, @asean.hive @justinparke, for choosing my post as one of the winners for week #161 Challenge. Your generosity and support are truly much appreciated. I am happy to share my comfort food with the community where amazing ASEAN people are.
It's good to hear that things are getting better with you @justinparke and the family. Just hold on tight and have faith, everything will turn out right.
Aw! I bagged the third place? I appreciate it so much that my entry made it to the top 3. Your unwavering support @asean.hive made me continue posting in this incredible community.
Congratulations to other winners, @arashi0416 and @celestyne15, we made it ladies! Cheers to everyone who participated in the challenge. See you guys on the next round of challenge.
God speed everyone.π·πποΈ
Congratulations to both of you Ate @diosarich and @arashi0416! Well done, my amegas. To everyone who participated, you all did great! We made ASEAN Hive a week full of food!
God bless! π
Thank you so much!! β€
Congratulations to you too!! ππ
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Gracie, @celestyne15! It's been a great experience to participate once more in the community despite my never-ending busy schedule at work. I still manage to sneak from the swamp of artΓculo de taranta!π€£π€£π€£ Simply to break my daily grind at work. I do need a break in one way or another. I am grateful that @asean.hive and the #HIVE platform itself make me hale and hearty.π₯°
Thank you so much @diosarich...β£ congratulations as well..!! πβ€π
My pleasure, dear @arashi0416. We made it through!βΊοΈ It was really fun! God speed.π·πποΈ
I am overwhelmed with gratitude for being chosen as one of the winners for this week's challenge. My sincere thanks sir @justinparke for your kind support. β€
Congratulations also to @diosarich and @celestyne15..!! πβ£
It's my pleasure, dear @arashi0416. Sharing my thoughts once in a while in the @asean.hive community is my therapy. I highly value this community and the #Hive platform to have this kind of rapport and to know each other in the long run. It becomes exciting every day. God speed.π·ποΈ
Congratulations to all the winners π₯°
Congratulations to all the winners! Sending prayers both for your mom and Stepdad. May God heal them and bring back their health.
Congratulations @celestyne15 and @diosarich, also @arashi0416. You are amazing. Continue to create great content. I hope you can inspire other writers too.
Gracie! Just wait, @izyllah-aeon at any time I can sneak out from editorial duties, I will take the time to share my thoughts and experiences in the community.