Location : Kampung Tema Mawang (starting point), Kampung Tebakang (ending point), Tebedu, Serian, Sarawak, Malaysia.

Big bravo to the Serian District Council for having successfully organised yet another year of bamboo rafting competition. This annual event is held along the Kayan River starting from Kampung Tema Mawang (Tebedu) and ending at Kampung Tebakang (Serian) a good 25Km of shallow and reasonably fast flowing water which was just right for the occasion. The flag off was at about 8am starting with the ladies and followed by 3 other categories. The first raft to arrive at Tebakang was about 11.30am.

Starting Point (Kampung Tema Mawang) 

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Transport bamboo raft to Tema Mawang
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Starting point
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Morning briefing

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Waiting

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This one should qualify for best design
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This team opted for the paddles instead of bamboo poles
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Fail??!!!
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Joget the night before the event

Ending Point (Kampung Tebakang)

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Batang Sadong / Sadong River at Tebakang village
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Ngajat team ushering in the racers at the finishing point
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First team to complete the race
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2nd team
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3rd team

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Finally reached the finish line

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Time keepers stand

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Stalls
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Singing contest & judges
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3 legged race
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Old shoplots at Tebakang village

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1. Kategori Terbuka Lelaki

Johan – Kelab Sukan Komuniti Balai Ringin
Naib Johan – Pasukan MAS
Tempat Ketiga – Kelab Rekreasi Lingga

2. Kategori Terbuka Wanita

Johan – Kelab Lingga Wanita B
Naib Johan – Kelab Rekreasi Lingga
Tempat Ketiga – Team Bunga Meya B’Tema

3. Kategori Jabatan/Agensi Kerajaan

Johan – Pasukan Putera Peladang
Naib Johan – Pasukan Ironside
Tempat Ketiga – Pasukan Empurau

4. Kategori Hotel/Pelancongan

Johan – BHR 4 Sekawan
Naib Johan – Ranchan Chalet B
Tempat Ketiga – BHR Ngeruh Ai

Rakit Tercantik dimenangi oleh Pasuka Lada Basah (MPOB) -Kategori Jabatan/Agensi Kerajaan.

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