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During the launching of the Sarawak River Ga Danu 2012 at the peeble field. Kampung Danu headman Encik Ahip Naii is seen six from the left while Jores (fifth from the left) and Ceasser (fourth from the left) and other members of JKK Kampung Danu.
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| Beautiful garden with the 'baruk' shape building. |
To be staged on the picturesque pebble field in the Sungai Sarawak Kiri at Kampung Danu, the festival will kick off with a live music entertainment on October 27, starting at 8 am to 12 pm.
The main activities will be held on October 28, which include sports events, live music entertainment, poco-poco dance, sale of food and beverages as well as sale of local products.
The event is organised and managed by Ma’asa Event Management in collaboration with the Kampung Danu Development and Security Committee (JKKK).
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| The Sarawak Kiri River at Kampung Danu. |
Ma’asa Event Management general manager Ceasser Robert said entry to the festival site is free of charge and in fact the festival goers are most welcome to participate in the various sporting activities including the Sarawak River Treasure Hunt 2012, boat race and swimming competitions.
Meanwhile the launching ceremony of the festival by Kampung Danu headman Ahip Naii was held yesterday at the festival’s site and was also attended by one of the event sponsors JFAM Logistics Sdn Bhd managing director Jores Sidik, Ceasser and members of Kampung Danu Development and Security Committee.
The event is supported by Public Health Assistant Minister who is also Bengoh State Asemblyman Dr Jerip Susil.
“For those are not interested to participate in any of the event they can just relax and enjoy a vast array of activities and entertainments or bath in the river and for those coming along with their children they can picnic or camping on the pebble field at the site of the festival,” said Ceasser.
Ceasser said the Sarawak River Treasure Hunt 2012 which is the main event at the festival will be held on October 28 along the Sungai Sarawak Kiri (locally known as Sungai Semadang) in Padawan.
He said the treasure hunt will start at Kampung Bengoh riverbank and end at Kampung Danu. The hunt would require participants to look for clues and answers while on the river, adding that the event is open to local and foreign participations.
He said each team will comprise of two persons and the participating teams can choose to use kayak, boat or raft in the competition.
"The participants are required to answers questions prepared by the organisers and to look for the hidden treasures along the way,” said Ceasser.
On the prizes, he said the champion team will receive RM1,000 cash and a trophy while the first runner up will pocket RM500 plus a trophy and the third winner to receive RM300 plus a trophy.
‘There will be three consolation prizes of RM100 and a trophy each,” he said.
The registration fee is RM50 plus RM16 for Personal Insurance policy.
Those interested to participate in the event are required to bring along their own kayak, boat or raft.
Ceasser said the organisers can assist the participants to source for the kayaks and boats but they must place their booking at least two weeks before the event.
“For those wanting to use rafts in the competition, they can make arrangement with the organisers or the local people near the event venue to book their raft,” said Ceasser.
On the boat race, Ceasser said it is limited to 10 small boats with two paddlers for each boat while the swimming and diving competition is open to the public.
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| The pebble field in Kampung Danu where the festival will be held. |
Other activities are river cleanliness awareness campaign, health screening, blood donation campaign, sale of food and beverages, sale of products produced by the local farmers and gotong-royong by N.16 Bengoh Barisan Nasional (BN) youths led by SUPP Bengoh Youth Chief Wilson Mapus.
Those interested to participate in the treasure hunt can contact Ceasser at 016-5765174 or Robert Kenneth at 013-2036553 for further details or visit the festival website at www.sarawakriverfestival.co.cc.
Registration forms can also be collected at the Mambong Parliamentary Service Centre Office at Kota Padawan and JFAM Logistics Sdn Bhd office at Batu Kawah New Township and completed forms together with the registration fee are to be submitted to the above address not later than October 22.
Meanwhile Kampung Danu headman Ahip Naii in welcoming members of the public to festival said while at the village visitors can visit the village’s traditional culture house and bath in the river.
“Those interested to spend their night at the village can make arrangement with the homestay operators in the village,” said Ahip.
For homestay reservation, contact Robert Kenneth or visit Danu Village Stay website at www.danuvillagestay.co.cc.
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