Long Lama Water Festival 2017 at Telang Usan till Oct 1
MIRI: The Long Lama Water Festival 2017 is back and is celebrated together with the second anniversary of the establishment of Telang Usan district which falls on Oct 1.
The 5th edition of this water festival which starts today ( Sept 28) until Sunday, Oct 1 features more events.
According to Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau, various events and activities have been lined up from morning to night.
“For the very first time, we are organising more events such as pump boat, speedboat, remote control boat, longboat, Telang Usan Idol Karaoke, basketball, sepak takraw, ‘Datun Julut’ (tarian panjang) dance competition, single dance competition, fancy dress, colouring contest for children and veterans, slippery tree climbing match, pulling the car contest and aerobics. There are stalls selling food, handicrafts and other items.
“I am expecting about 3,000 people to converge at Long Lama and for the first time the Ministry of Industrial & Entrepreneur Sarawak under Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais is sponsoring tents for 70 members of Doh Kayan Telang Usan association to do business during the festival,” he told The Borneo Post after receiving a RM10,000 contribution from Sabah Sarawak Gas Pipeline (SSGP) Petronas here yesterday.
The water fest is held biennially to promote the diverse culture and ethnicities of Long Lama as well as become the centre for water sports, in line with the government’s
I am expecting about 3,000 people to converge at Long Lama and for the first time the Ministry of Industrial & Entrepreneur Sarawak under Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais is sponsoring tents for 70 members of Doh Kayan Telang Usan association to do business during the festival.
call to organise more activities to attract tourists and stimulate the local economy.
‘The event is not only fun but also a great way locals to socialise and get to know tourists from outside Long Lama. It is also to thank the government for establishing the Telang Usan district,’he added.
Members of the public are invited to join in the festivities during these four- days. ‘ The road from Miri to Long Lama is 100 per cent tarred and I urged the public to take a day trip and experience the uniqueness of Long Lama as the journey will take only about 2 hours.
‘I would also like to highlight the ‘Datun Julut’ competition which is being held for the first time as we wish to make Long Lama a cultural centre as well. These activities represent and portray Telang Usan as a culturally rich place especially the Orang Ulu,’ he added.
Dennis also thanked SSGP for their contribution towards the event and helping the community of Telang Usan, Telang Usan district officer Baru Tai and the organising committee members.
‘ Telang Usan always has the support of SSGP and we are expecting support from Sarawak Energy Berhad ( SEB), Ministry of Urban Development and Natural Resources and also from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports,” he said.
The Long Lama Water Festival 2017 will be officiated by Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah on Sept 30 at 1pm while Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas will officiate at the 2nd anniversary of Telang Usan district on Oct 1 at 10am.
Dennis Ngau, Telang Usan assemblyman