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Sarawak Regatta 2011

September 13, 2011 at 12:00 pm

Many civilisations are associated to rivers, from the mighty Mesopotamia, with the twin rivers of the Euphrates and Tigris, to Egypt, and the Nile River. Rivers served as the main method of transportation, linking towns, cities and countries together. Though the importance of rivers may have waned with the advent of air transport, there are many festivals and rituals that celebrate the importance of rivers in the development of human civilisation.

Sarawak is a state of rivers, and is home to the longest river in the country, the Rejang River. Rivers still play an important role in transportation in Sarawak, and also its capital city, Kuching. As such, it comes as no surprise that the city has a traditional regatta that celebrates the Sarawak River that dates back to the founding of the Sarawak Kingdom by Captain James Brooke, the White Rajah.

Sarawak Regatta

Sarawak Regatta 2011

This traditional regatta continues to be celebrated, and this year, the Sarawak Regatta 2011 will take place between 15th and 18th September at the Kuching Waterfront, Kuching. In addition to the various boat races, including the King of the River competition, this year’s edition will also feature the Wakeboard World Cup, a sporting activity that is akin to surfboarding, albeit with smaller surfs and smaller boards. All throughout the four days, there will also be several side events, from the usual trade and food fair and cultural shows, to more interesting fare like a Malaysian craft exhibition and the Sarawak Regatta 2011 Kebaya Queen beauty pageant.

For further information, visit the Sarawak Regatta 2011 website at www.sarawakregatta.com

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