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Kuching is the capital of Sarawak. It is a very multi-racial city, and that is what makes this city coloured with rich culture. It sits on the bank of Sarawak river. If you know Malay language you would probably think that Kuching was named after some 'cat'. Well, perhaps you're right. In my school days, we had to do some history projects on our lovely Kuching city, and we found out that the name Kuching, was believed to be derived from 'kucing' meaning cat, and also a typed of fruit called, 'air mata kucing'. How true it is, we do not know.
During the olden days, Sarawak river has brought in a lot of various trading activities. Besides, this river has been used to connect the people from both sides of the rivers together. Since there were so much connection between the river and the people of Kuching, the Government of Sarawak had decided to transform it into a Waterfront park. It took about 5 years to develop the Waterfront. In 1993, Kuching Waterfront was officially opened to the public. The intention of the Government to reclaim the river was to return the riverfront to the people of Kuching. That is why Kuching Waterfront is known as 'The People Place', one of the famous landmark in Kuching, which we're all proud of!
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YEAR 2003 has been chosen as the 'Sarawak Tourism Year'. The logo which depicts the rich biodiversity of the state in an environment that is both serene and bountiful, was launched beginning of this year by the Ministry of Tourism. Throughout this year, a wide range of exciting events/activities will be held throughout the state of Sarawak.
COME AND DISCOVER SARAWAK TOURISM YEAR 2003...
**...Do check out the Calendar of Events in the Travelogue Sections in Kuching Page...***
Think you'll need this when you're hanging around the city area. ;-) You can get it for free at the tourist office.
- Pros:A lovely, peaceful city with great, friendly, helpful people everywhere!
- In a nutshell:Food is exxxtremely good...and not to mentione it's cheap, too!
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I missed Sarawak on my visit to Malaysia - It's good though - I have an excuse to go back! Beautiful pages Xinta! Thanks x
May well be here for 4 days sometime between Nov 2 & Nov 26 so thanks so much for the helpful & interesting tips.
Great tips & photos! Really usefull to me when I was in KCH recently, thanks for sharing! -m-
Great pages and tips,lovely job
Interesting cultural facts, pointing with your thumb...! Great night photos too!
More interestings tips but Xinta! still missing too many interesting photos! So much sharing, but you're keeping your photo album to yourself. . .
Looks great at night
Very interesting to hear about such exotic places, sounds like a very nice place!
btw, what does khatulastiwa means ??
Fascinating town! Excellent info and photos!