Serikin market, Sarawak.

This is one backdated post which I just have time to blog about. I went there with friends on the 27th Dec 09 to have a look at this interesting place. The last time I went to Serikin was more than 10 years ago to visit some classmates during my secondary school days. Serikin is located about 20 km from Bau town, or about 45 km from Kuching city.


Wesley


Paul Chai

What's so special about this small village that people from all walks of life would gather during the weekends? Serikin is the place where 2 countries; Malaysia and Indonesia would meet and interact. Sellers from Indonesia are allowed to enter Sarawak(Borneo,Malaysia) bringing with them products and goods for Malaysians to buy.


We reached there around 11 am and the parking place is almost full. Might be more than 200 cars present. The parking charge is RM2.00.



A view of the shops(huts).


An interesting small product to produce uniquely-shaped biscuits.


Seashells decorations.


Nice!


Women hats.


Plant decorations.

Some antiques.








Old, branded watches.




Cloned guitars.


Personal jewelery and rings.

Wanna get sucked? :p







This little fella can help you.




Curtains and such.




Fuel-powered small metal boats.


Whistle that produces bird sounds.




Omega anyone?


Shades!


Buy keychains here for souveniers.


Engraving service is provided for your keychains.


Cheap tees.






Titbits. Buy the cheese version. I was told it's delicious but always sold out.

If you want to visit this place, I would suggest that you go early. Easier to walk around without the crowd that kept coming by noon. The place usually close at 2 pm. Food stalls area abundant so you can shop to your heart's desire without worrying about you tummy. And one last thing, maybe you can follow what this lady is doing.


Bring along your shopping cart. Easier to carry your things around.

2010

My New Year's eve was spent at my wife's village at Kota Belud. We had a small barbecue and some light drinking. No fireworks and crowds. Everything was calm, quiet but it was very windy. What caught my eye was the moon shone brightly last night. In fact, it was the brightest I have ever see.

I just focused on the clouds and my car that was lit by it. It was so bright that you don't need flashlights to walk around. All shots taken at iso1600 with the shutter speed of 1/4.









The next morning, I joined my in-laws for some fishing at a nearby stream. The villagers would gather once a year for this 'family' event.






My mother in-law trying her luck.






This dog must be wishing it could fish as well.




Young and old, all lend a helping hand.


The joy of catching a decent-sized fish.





So, what happened to the fish afterwards?






Barbecued raw!



There's always something about enjoying a hot barbecued fish at the riverbank which makes you hungrier than usual. Ah, just like the old days back in my own village.