Scientifically, a tidal bore consists of waves being formed due to the funnelling of gushing water from the sea through Batang Lupar’s narrow inlet. Now it has become a signature event for Sri Aman,” he told thesundaypost here. “I believe this was how the festival came about. It was so festive back then, with people from different villages mingling around and making new friends. “Back in my grandfather’s days, villagers from outside Sri Aman would camp out along the riverbank to wait for ‘benak’ waves. The jetties along the riverbank were already full with people as early as 6am, all excited to see the ‘benak’ waves, despite the forecast by the Department of Drainage and Irrigation that it would only be at its peak at 3.50pm.Īccording to Logan Luta, whose longhouse is at Betong near here but currently working in Kuching, he first knew about the phenomenon when he was still a boy through stories related by his grandfather. SRI AMAN: Thousands of visitors, locals and foreigners alike, braved the scorching heat yesterday to witness the tidal bore phenomenon – known locally as ‘benak’ – at Batang (River) Lupar here. Sabli arranges some chicken wings for grilling. Currently, the band comprises seven members.Ī visitor takes a closer look at a selection of gongs at one of the stalls near Batang Lupar Waterfront.Ĭontestants ready their aim at the blowpipe competition, which is one of the activities at the festival.Īngela and her daughter Tesalonica Insol arrange the handmade jewellery items on display at her stall. According to frontman Staff Sgt Rizal Adan, the band was set up in August 2012 and had been busking at events across Sri Aman, Betong and Spaoh. Members of D’Symphony of 13th Band – a musical ensemble consisting of Royal Malay Army Regiment (RAMD) personnel from the 13th Battalion at Pakit Camp near Sri Aman – perform for the visitors. Bennet joined a blowpipe challenge at the basketball court at Sri Aman yesterday, which was a part of many activities being held during the three-day Benak Fest 2016. Local resident Bennet Beti, 52, shows his son Harley Jagwie, 12, the proper way to aim the blowpipe at the target.
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