Pesta Bengkoka Pitas 2012 (Part 2)

This is another post about Pesta Bengkoka Pitas 2012. I suggest you read the first part before continuing on this second part. The second day of the festival began with tug of war competition. The tug of war or 'tarik tali' called by local people is a sport that directly pits two teams against each other in a test of strength. Two teams of eight, whose total mass must not exceed a maximum weight as determined for the class, align themselves...

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Pesta Bengkoka Pitas 2012 (Part 1)

Several years ago Pesta Bengkoka (Bengkoka Festival) celebration was held only in the river to the compound of the field, but in recent years the festival has expanded in a very strategic seaside, called Dataran Bengkoka. Now, Pesta Bengkoka is becoming more popular not only among the people of this area but, also people from all over the country. This year celebration is more different from the previous years. This festival was not held in...

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Pesta Bengkoka Pitas Will Start Today!

I had written before about Pesta Bengkoka "Bengkoka Festival", the annual festival usually held in conjunction with Harvest Festival celebrations will be held on 18 - 20 Mei 2012 (here). However, the early date has been changed and the festival will start today until 27 May 2012. I will be there and share my experience with you later. Now you can read the full article here...

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Chinese History Museum Kuching, Sarawak

This is another post about our trip to Kuching Sarawak. I like to share with others because there are lots of interesting things from our experience to explore the history of Bumi Kenyalang (Land of the Hornbills), where it can be found in the Chinese History Museum (Chinese Chamber of Commerce Building) at Kuching, Sarawak. A visit to this museum as early as 9.00 am. It is quite easy to find this building because it just right opposite...

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