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 Bamboo Work of Art
Creating product from bamboo is a fascinating art. The long and
rigid bamboo as first made pliable and then carved by skilled and
patient craftmen.The heart of the industry is at Kampung Berala,
Kati, where an exclusive bamboo-making centre is situated about 15
km from Kuala Kangsar town. Example of crafted bamboo-holders and
picture-frames. |
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 DBI Sports
Complex
The complex is the most modern and the largest of its kind in
South-East Asia. It comprises a comprehensive swimming complex, the
Sultan Azlan Shah astroturf hockey stadium, the Indera Mulia indoor
Stadium, the Velodrome Rakyat, rugby field. Tennis complex and
indoor courts for badminton, squash, table tennis, sepak takraw,
volleyball, basketball, etc. |
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 Labu Sayong
Labu Sayong is a type of earthenware jug (pitcher) that certain
Perak malays use for the storage of drinking water. It is
burnt-black colour and unique gourd-shape gives it the ability to
cool its contents quickly and some believe the water stored in such
a manner is palliative against illnesses and disorders.
Labu Sayong is made from very fine clayey soil, which is first
pounded into extremely fine powder and then separated from coarser
remains and wood (from the pounding). Water is then added and the
mixture kneaded and shaped into its characteristic "double bulb"
shape, both of which are traditional skills. The labu is then dried
in the sun to ensure even pre-drying, and baked in a kiln to a
sufficiently high temperature. When this is done, the labu is
removed from the kiln and "roasted" in padi husk, until it turns
into a rich black colour.
There is labu cottage industry centred around kampung kepala
bendang in sayong, approximately 15 kilometres from Kuala Kangsar.
Apart from this, the malaysian handicraft development corporation,
Perak branch, has opened a handicraft centre at enggor nearby,
which also offers a training course in the making of Labu Sayong,
apart from selling these useful and attractive items.
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 Perak River
Safari
The Perak River, at 400 km in length, is Peninsular Malaysia's
second longest river. River Safaris are conducted by several
experts who have reservation booths along the Perak River at Jalan
Tebing, Tepi Sungai. A 25 minutes ride to Jawang is following by a
two hour river cruise. The eco-tourist will be able to appreciate
the rich diversity of a tropical rainforest.Along the river,
visitors will be treated to the sight of riverine villages,
dosmetic buffaloes, terrapin, monkeys, birds and other small
wildlife. Activities include bird watching, jungle trekking,
rafting, canoeing, fishing and visits to limestone caves. Visits
can be arranged to spend a few nights in an Orang Asli Village.
Perak River Safari tours sdn bhd,
J 24, Kampung Jawang,
Salak Utara,
31050 Kuala Kangsar,
Perak Darul Ridzuan.
Tel : 05-757 6386 |
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 Rebana Cottage
Industry
Visitors can also take a look at the rebana (a type of drum)
industry centred at Kampung Telok, about 1 kilometre from Kampung
Gajah. |
