There were four of us in a group attending this annual festival in Sri Aman. The tidal bore is one of Sarawak's natural phenomenon which the locals call it 'Benak'.
We started our journey from Kuching at around 8.30am, stopped over at Serian for breakfast. From there, we travelled another 150 km on sealed road with beautiful countryside and longhouses along the way to reach 'Pekan' (bazaar) Lachau. 'Pekan' Lachau is known locally as a 'Cowboy Bazaar'. Lachau Bazaar Market is always interesting as you can find fresh jungle produce sold by the Iban women, as well as local crafts and fresh river fish. We had lunch at one of the Chinese coffee shops located next to the market. Great food we might add!
We started our journey from Kuching at around 8.30am, stopped over at Serian for breakfast. From there, we travelled another 150 km on sealed road with beautiful countryside and longhouses along the way to reach 'Pekan' (bazaar) Lachau. 'Pekan' Lachau is known locally as a 'Cowboy Bazaar'. Lachau Bazaar Market is always interesting as you can find fresh jungle produce sold by the Iban women, as well as local crafts and fresh river fish. We had lunch at one of the Chinese coffee shops located next to the market. Great food we might add!
Moving further toward Sri Aman
Town, we visited the
Mount Hosanna Chapel or they called it the healing church. There are 100 over steps up that you need to
climb to reach the chapel. Mount
Hosanna Chapel is
eye-catching with its unique architecture of three large white candles on top of a
hill.
From Mount Hosanna Chapel, we
traveled another 45 minutes to reach Sri Aman town where the Tidal Bore
Festival were held. It is a very special
experience for us to witness this rare phenomenon.
Pesta Benak is one of Sarawak's iconic events and celebrated on a grand scale. Activities such as longboat paddling competition; tidal bore surfing; water sports, food and trade fair were held during the festival. A strategic place to view the Tidal Bore is at 'Taman Panaroma Benak' (Tidal Bore Panaromic Garden). Below the view point deck is an exhibition gallery on... you guess it... tidal bore.
Pesta Benak is one of Sarawak's iconic events and celebrated on a grand scale. Activities such as longboat paddling competition; tidal bore surfing; water sports, food and trade fair were held during the festival. A strategic place to view the Tidal Bore is at 'Taman Panaroma Benak' (Tidal Bore Panaromic Garden). Below the view point deck is an exhibition gallery on... you guess it... tidal bore.
The Tidal Bore reached the jetty
point at 5.15pm, this was the highlight of the event.
.JPG "From the observation deck of 'Taman Panorama Benak', Sri Aman | Sarawak Malaysia Borneo")
.JPG "Riding the waves of Sri Aman's tidal bore | Sarawak Malaysia Borneo")
.JPG "From the observation deck of 'Taman Panorama Benak', Sri Aman | Sarawak Malaysia Borneo")
.JPG "Riding the waves of Sri Aman's tidal bore | Sarawak Malaysia Borneo")
Before we wrapped up this trip, we grabbed
some souvenirs as part of our special remembrance.
Video: Riding the 'Benak' - tidal bore - at Sri Aman, Sarawak
Sarawak Malaysia Borneo...where adventure lives
Written by: Angela & Erivina
This is such an interesting event!
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