Sarawak Regatta 2011

The Sarawak River Regatta is held annually at Sarawak River; at the front of Sarawak's 'ADUN' and by the bank of Kuching's Waterfront. Participants of all over the world are invited to compete in the competition held.



The photos are taken at distant. At the moment like this, you would wish that you owned a long telephoto to capture the actions. However, we should have the initiative to utilize whatever we have in order to not miss the actions. So, act fast. Capture whatever you can and if you are lucky you might capture the 'moments'.

Do not miss the actions of the audience as well. Explore how they react to the 'moment' while others busy witnessing the actions. You might capture the unexpected 'moments' by those who are not directly involved in the event.



The pictures above shown the activities of the audiences at the nearby shops as they stroll along the street, while buying some goods and delicacies sold by the local folks. The best lense for such tasks would be a wide angle with short telephoto or general purpose zoom lense as it would suit the needs of the tasks required.

Best KFC in Kuching

If happens that you are passing-by Stutong's New Township, do visit one of the stall at Lee Coffee Shop to enjoy the authentic Kuching's fried wings. I would say that it is as good as the 'Kentucky Fried Chicken @ KFC' or maybe even better. Do try it for yourself. The business starts at the evening and closed in the midnight.

The taste is as good as the original flavoured KFC and only costs you RM2.20. Worth Trying.

The Legacy

Legacy of our roots
Shall be history
We'll be wipe out
In the surface of this world

The young ones
Shy away from their root
Believin' that it's worth to be others
Rejectin' the legacy

Let us unite
Re-building our love
Of our own legacy
To show the world
Our own true identity

Faces of the Past

Those are the faces of the past

Will they change by time

As they're living their life behind

Not knowing

What's the future likes

Men leave their youthhood

As they growing older

Abandoning their past

For the uncertain future

Those are the faces of the past

Hari Raya Aidilfitri Celebration at SMK Paku

The 'Raya Aidilfitri' is held at the school's hall. The guests are invited for the 'Open House' to enjoy the delicacies prepared during the raya celebration. 

The 'Raya Aidilfitri' celebrated by the Muslims to mark the end of the fasting month. They celebrate the Raya by preparing all sorts of goodies, foods and drinks for the invited guests, friends and relatives.

The foods are served 'the buffet styles' on the tables, ready to be enjoyed by the guests.

A prayer before enjoying the foods.

Everybody enjoying their foods.

Among the foods, cakes and biscuits served.

Gifts awarded for the lucky winners of 'the Best Clothed for the Man and Woman's Category '

Everybody enjoying the hospitality of the hosts.

Weekends Indonesians' Bazaar at Serikin

Welcome to Serikin, a small Bidayuh's Village at the district of Bau. It is situated about 40km and 45 minutes drive from Kuching Town. The village is in the middle of Sarawak’s and Indonesian’s Border; which has made it became the strategic location for the neighbouring country, Indonesian to do business and sell their products to Sarawakian. In the other hand, the Serikin folks have the opportunity to earn extra money by renting their lands and properties to Indonesian's traders to store their goods. It's a win-win situation. The Bazaar is opened on the weekends and closed during the weekdays.

The picture above shows a man unloading goods from his motorcycle. Some of the traders do have the initiative to transport goods on their own in order to avoid renting the Serikin folks' places. They are willing to undergo the trouble in transporting their goods from their hometown to Serikin. The Indonesians are pretty good in utilizing what they have to accomplish their goals.

The situations of the road along the way to the village.

There are stalls selling vegetables, fruits and jungle's products. The products on sale are similar products that can also be found in Kuching but sold at much cheaper prices. Most of the buyers are local businessmen from Kuching, who bought the products in bulks and sale it at an open market in the city.

The stalls are built along the roadside. It would be impossible for cars to travel along the road during peak hours. Hence, a parking space has been made by the village folks for the visitors to park their vehicles before proceed and moving on by foot. They are required to pay RM2.00 as the parking fee.

Those who wish to enjoy typical Indonesian's foods may try the foods at some of the Indonesians' food stalls. The most famous delight would be 'mee bakso', a meatball noodle. 

 

Colourful and interesting looking guitars and crafts made of rattan and wood are also available at the Bazaar. 

Some of the Serikin’s entrepreneurs do have the initiative to do hospitality-based business as well. They have food stall and 'motel' for the visitors. However, it seems like it is closed on this day.

The main mode of transport at the Bazaar among the Indonesians are the moped. I guess it is more popular and affordable for those people.

You don't need to go to Toy' s' Rus to purchase toys.

Some snacks while walking around.

Colourful home's decorations and curtains are also available.

The boutiques are also available. Not forgetting the imitated 'Adidas'.

Most of the visitors are seen busy shopping while the some of the shopowner is busy at the stall while taking care of their young one.

The visitors need not worry about their safety as the place is quite secured. There is a police station at the village to settle problems that might occur at the village.