FOODS IN BINTULU :)

• Sarawak laksa (Malay: Laksa Sarawak) comes from the Malaysian state Sarawak, on the island of Borneo. It is actually very different from the curry laksa as the soup contains no curry at all. It has a base of Sambal belacan, sour tamarind, garlic, galangal, lemon grass and coconut milk, topped with omelette strips, chicken strips, prawns, fresh coriander and optionally lime. Ingredients such as bean sprouts, (sliced) fried tofu or other seafood are not traditional but are sometimes added.

FOODS IN BINTULU :)

Modern Sarawakian layered cakes were introduced to the people of Sarawak from Indonesia officially around 1988. The Indonesian version has been known since the Dutch colonial era; its most famous varieties are the Lapis Legit, a spice-flavored multilayered cake, and Lapis Surabaya.

In 2011, the history of Sarawak layered cakes once again change by a new generation (Sarawakian) of innovative natural layer cakes evangelist named Kek Lapis Qalas Qalas. By introducing modern design and traditional layer, coupled with new flavors which inspired from home-made inspiration,each layer is tastefully interlaced with various natural flavours in between the original recipe, modern taste and knowledge from their ancestor.

Sarawakian modern layered cakes can be divided into two categories: cakes with ordinary layers and cakes with patterns, motifs, or shapes. All must have at least two colors. The cake can be baked in an oven or microwave. The batter uses butter or vegetable oil, milk and eggs, and requires a strong arm or electric mixer to be properly prepared. The baked cake has a high, firm texture and the layers are fastened together with jam or a similarly sticky sweet substance. More detailed cakes often require special moulds to maintain the perfect layer thickness.

FOODS ! Nyum Nyum :)

Welcome to Bintulu - home of the best Belacan money can buy.

Two things that make Bintulu international. First, from its seas are exported liquefied natural gas. Second, from its coasts ( see inset) are exported the finest and best quality 'Belacan' or shrimp paste. In a year the bubuk season come twice and the next one would normally be in August. What makes Bintulu belacan simply the best? I think it is the waters off its14 miles of protected natural park beaches stretching from Likau river to Kuala Similajau river. From its blue and unpolluted coastal waters the local fishermen catch the shrimps in nets and these are immediately brought to town to be sold. Another point worth mentioning is the distinct hot and dry weather here that is ideal for the drying process. Ultimately , I think its the legendary skills of the fishing folks here in the fine art of making the belacan as passed from generations to generations with some recipe kept a family secret. In this blog however I'm about to let some secrets out so that you can try your luck with the smell, the sweat and the blisters or else just fork out RM 60 for a kilo of belacan !.

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Borneo International Kite Festival in Bintulu Sarawak is now bigger, better!

Borneo International Kite Festival 2013 starts from 5th to 8th September at Bintulu, Sarawak. Kites’ enthusiasts will always bring something new to show to their fellow kite lovers and fly these magnificent art pieces at the centre of the booming town.

There will be amateurs and professionals joining in the fun and most of them will bring along their entire families too. Naturally, this is also a festival for locals to take part in and some come from as far as Kuching, Sibu, Miri and even from neighbouring Brunei and Sabah.

On the ground, you can also learn about making these kites, especially something as big as the Malaysian ‘Wau’, which is a work of art.

Cultural performers will also be around to showcase their dancing skills and costumes during the Festival, as this is a good opportunity to showcase Malaysian multi-cultural diversity. The array of food too will be something to savour as the number of hawkers and stalls will be put up for the three-day event.

Make it a point to come down to Bintulu from 5th to 8th September and enjoy the Borneo International Kite Festival, which is always different every year!

Event in Bintulu | Bintulu REGATTA

A regatta is a series of boat races. The term typically describes racing events of rowed or sailed water craft, although some powerboatrace series are also called regattas. A regatta often includes social and promotional activities which surround the racing event, and except in the case of boat type (or "class") championships, is usually named for the town or venue where the event takes place. Also in sarawak , there's is one Regatta held in Bintulu also known as BINTULU REGATTA .

Races in Bintulu

Sarawak has more than 40 sub-ethnic groups, each with its own distinct language, culture and lifestyle. Cities and larger towns are populated predominantly by Malays, Melanaus, Chinese, Indians, and a smaller percentage of Ibans and Bidayuhs who have migrated from their home villages to look for employment.

Generally, Sarawak has seven major ethnic groups namely Iban, Chinese, Malay, Bidayuh, Melanau, Orang Ulu, and "others". Several more minor ethnics which do not belong to any of these seven major ethnic groups are Kedayan, Javanese, Bugis,Murut, and Indian. Unlike Indonesia, the term Dayak is not officially used to address Sarawakian's native ethnicity. Same in Sarawak , there's many races join together living in harmony , such as IBAN , MELAYU , CINA , INDIA , MELANAU , BIDAYUH etc :)

Bintulu Promenade | Waterfront Bintulu :)

The Bintulu waterfront remains the longest waterfront in Sarawak, i.e. about 4 kilometers long.  It faces the mouth of Kemena river and the South China Sea.  Its becoming a popular spot for jogging and many other leisure activities like fishing, photography , cycling and skating :)