Padawan Raft Safari 2014
It was a day full of
splashing and fun for the people around Penrissen when they came in full
force to join the Padawan Raft Safari that was held along the Semedang
River the 3rd of August 2014.
The starting point was at Kampung Danu
and kicked off at 8.00am where it finished at Kampung Git with a total
distant of 16 KM downstream. YB Datuk Dr Jerib Susil flagged off the
challenge this year. The raft was made of joint bamboo and could
accommodate up to 5 paddlers each.
Around 100 teams participated in
different categories this year. The gruelling journey to the finishing
line was not easy especially to those who were not familiar with the
river terrain. This year DBNA Penrissen Branch headed by Mr Aloysius
Kuyong with its Advisor and CEC member Mr Paul Akui Bandat had submitted
2 teams to join in the race.
The guest of honour was YB Dato Sri Dr
James Dawos Mamit and the Chairman of MPP Mr Lo Khere Chiang waited at
the finishing line to give away prizes to the winners. While waiting at
Kampung Git, visitors visited booths that sold souvenirs and Bidayuh
costumes and also sang at the Karaoke booth. Lots of foods and drinks
were being sold to visitors.
DBNA teams managed to grab 4th and 7th
position respectively. Next year they would try again and with proper
preparation, training and endurance.
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