17-Jul-2023
A couple of river photos, as we haven't had any for a while:
The latest evening cruise boat
The boat that was outside the Grand Margherita for absolutely ever is now moored up near Kubah Ria. Maybe they'll start tours??
And we can finally stop whingeing about the non-operational Satok pedestrian bridge, because it's now -- drumroll -- open again:
But the big news is that Sarawak turns 60 this Saturday! Independence from the British came on 22 July 1963, on the understanding that the state would become a founder member of the Federation of Malaysia in September that same year.
A BIG programme of celebrations is planned, and the city is already preparing with a vengeance:
The Padang Merdeka is currently bristling with booths, sound equipment, and a massive stage
Yesterday everyone was busy practising
And there's lots more to come. Go, Sarawak!