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Sunday
Market at Jalan Satok
Picture
is courtesy of the
Tourism
Malaysia
Catch
a glimpse of the fat squirming grubs, sieet, or unique wild
ferns "midin" and other jungle produce sold in
makeshift stalls by the roadside, or simply on empty rice
sacks lain on the ground.
The
place truly comes alive with a riot of colors, smells and
dialects as the locals converge to buy their weekly
produce. Traders sell handicrafts, clothes, fresh
produce, food and drinks and much more. This is also an
excellent excuse for picture taking opportunities.
Take
an outing to the market, and be prepared to face a bevy of
smiles, fierce haggling and friendly faces in the true
Sarawakian warmth and charm.
Key
Tips
Once you've worked up an appetite strolling
through the market, head for one of the local chinese coffee
shops for breakfast. The perfect way to start the day, if
you ask the regulars, is with a cup of strong Sarawakian
coffee and a pau, or bun, stuffed with savoury meat.
Among
the famous Borneo Orchids are the Lady’s Slipper (Paphiopedilum
Sanderianum), Caelogyne Pandurata, a unique green and
black-flowered orchid, the Bulbophyllum Beccari, a species
which release a rotten smell, Vanda Dearej, a fragrant
flower and the Phalaenopsis Violacea or commonly known as
Orchid Normah, which was declared the state flower of
Sarawak on Aug 28, 1983.
By
DIANA ROSE
Entrance
to the park is free.
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