The Longest Business Style in Chinese Characters of a "Kopitiam" in S1BU.

I think this is the longest Chinese characters used in a signboard by a kopitiam selling "halal" food by a Chinese guy in S1Bu. If can find another in S1BU, I'll will take off this One. Let's count how many Chinese characters? Wow, it's 10 in Chinese characters.




One of the specialities of this Kopitiam is the Beef Noodle Soup and the "Choon Seng" kopi "O" . Dunno how's the taste? Because I don't take or eat Beef nor I'm Kopi "O" addict.

The Grandiest Festival of all times- 26th NCCF & 8th BCF 2009 in S1BU.

The 26th NATIONAL CHINESE CULTURAL FESTIVAL & 8th BORNEO CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2009

The 26th National Chinese Cultural Festival (NCCF)2009 kicked started the Celebrations in Sibu and followed by the annual the 8th Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) 2009. This is a very rare occasion that two (2) big scale festival celebrations coincided with each other and for this year, this is the number 1 event in S1BU.

The 26th NCCF started on 3th of July till the 5th of July, 2009 and 8th BCF on 6th of July till the Grand Finale on 11th of July, 2009. The NCCF 2009 was organised by Sibu United Chinese Association under the Chairperson of Datuk Lau Cheng Kiong and while this year, the 8th BCF was organised by Sibu Municipal Council under the chairperson of the CEO Mr. Hii Chang Kee with the cooperation of all the local associations of different dialects and races.

This 26th NCCF was celebrated in a very grand scale and further lighten up especially with the Closing Ceremony graced by Our Prime Minister Dato' Seri Najib Abdul Razak (Our 1Malaysia) and Our Chief Minister Perhin Seri Abdul Taib Mahmud (Our 1Sarawak) and the federal & State Ministers.

The number of the both of the celebrations (26th NCCF & 8th BCF) is 268 and isn't that this number is auspicious ? 268 is better than 168 (in Cantonese-Lucky all the way). Well, I would say ....it's a double Lucky all the way.

The 26th National Chinese Cultural Festival (3rd to 5th July,2009)

(Newspaper Cutting: Borneo Post :Our PM & CM during the Opening Ceremony)

Various activities was drawn up to compliment this auspicious festivals:

(Photo: Chinese Cultural Village-Indoor)

(Photo: Sign board of the Chinese Cultural Village)

The challenge of the Top Chinese cuisine chefs of S1bu, Chinese calligraphy & works and display of the traditional Chinese wedding etc., was held in this Chinese Cultural Village and foods of various Chinese ethic group was on display in the Chinese Corridor of the Sibu Town Square.

(Newspaper Cutting : the Chefs' Challenge in Cuisines Competition)

Dragon/Lion Dances is a must in any Chinese auspicious occasions..............................

(Photo: Dragon Dance during the Opening Night)

(Photo: Dragon Dance)


(Photo: Lion Dances)

(Photo: Commemorative Medal of 26th NCCF 2009 cost about RM 12 0r more)

(Photo: Float by the Teo Chew Clans)

WOW, I was fascinated by the display of the biggest "kwan Tau" of the float during the Parade which I think it worth mentioning in this blog- the biggest "Kwan Tau". I asked Mr. Chua Hiong Kee , the Teo Chew Clan Leader also the Cultural Section Chairperson of the Sibu United Chinese Association why they don't use other symbol like a long spear instead ?He told me that's a spear. Ummh..... I don't know about other dialect but I sure that the Teo Chews do follow closely some of traditional belief passed down from their forefathers.

About 114 groups from various associations and Clubs took part in the 26th NCCF Parade on the Opening Night of the Festival.

The Lighting of the Flame of the 26th NCCF, 2009 by Our Prime Minister .

The "Torch Run" by the Various Associations and School Children was one of the event of the Finale of the 26th NCCF 2009.

(Newpaper cutting : The flame arriving at Sibu Gateway

before proceeding to Sibu Town Square)

(Newspaper cutting : Showing the line up of the torch bearers arrived at the destination)


(Newspaper Cutting : PM Dato' Seri Najib lighted the "Kum Ming" lantern)


The 8th Borneo Cultural Festival 2009(6th to 11th July 2009)

(Beauty in Ethic Diversity)

The 8th BCF started with the Malay & Melanau Cultural Nights (on 6th -7th July 2009) , Dayak Cultural Nights (on 8th -9th July 2009) , Tourism Night (10th July 2009) and the Grand Finale (11th July 2009) and also the BCF Trade Expo at the 2nd Phase of the Sibu Town Square.

(Photo: Site of BCF Trade Expo 2009)


(Photo: Look Like the "Transformers" guarding the BCF Trade Expo 2009)

(Photo: "Transformers : the rise of the machines ?")

(Photo: SMC Staff attending to SMC Sport & Social Club's Booth at the Expo)

(Photo: items displayed at the SMC Sport & Social Club's Booth)


(Photo: Items displayed at SMC Sport & social club's Booth)

The Grand finale of the 8th Borneo Cultural Festival 2009

(Newspaper Cutting: Showing crowd of spectators)

(Newspaper cutting : the only foreign performers..The Maori Group)

(Photo: Fireworks)

(Photo: Fireworks)


(Photo: Fireworks)

(Newspaper Cutting: Fireworks & See You Next Year)

(Photo: Lights-See You in 2010)


After a Year of Planning and it's photo time & curtain down...............


(Photo: CEO Mr. Hii with Singer and Stage Manager)

(Photo: MA En. Abu & CEO Mr. Hii in red T Shirt)

All the hard works & sweats from behind the Scene..........................

(Photos: Laying of Red carpet for Our Number 1 guest of honor -1Malaysia)


(Photo: Teo Chews fixing their float)

The Unsung Heroes


(Photo: Group of workers/sweepers waiting for the Curtain down)

The 8th Borneo Cultural Festival's Curtain down and Rubbish up....... all over the ground.....

(Photo: Bags of rubbish)

Well, See You in 2010....................wait..it'nt over yet....Sibu Municipal Council has a line up of celebrations for you all...



(Leaflet of the Visit Sibu Year 2009-Sibu Municipal Council)

1st Visit by Our Prime Minister Dato' Seri Najib & Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud.

It's really a record and memorable day (or Night) for the Sibu Pasar Malam. Two (2) very ,very important person, Our Prime Minister & Our Chief Minister made their Maiden visit to our prized Pasar Malam (Night Market) at about 6.45 pm . (Today is 5th July,2009 ).According to the traders, this is a first & historic visit by such a high ranking persons since the commencement of this trading place 13 years ago and this would be remembered for ages. Good things comes in Double ? No.1 in Malaysia (1Malaysia) & No. 1 in Sarawak (1Sarawak) that's what they said for our Prime & Chief Minister.

(Photo: Dato' Seri Najib (PM) & Pehin Seri Abdul Taib (CM)


(Photo: Dato' Seri Najib (PM) & Pehin Sri Abdul Taib (CM)


(Photo: Both of them with Datuk Robert Lau asking for the Price of a bag)


Beside Our Prime Minister and Chief Minister , a few of the Federal & State Cabinet Ministers like Dato' Liau (Health Minister),Dato' Peter Chin, Datuk Robert Lau Hui Chew, and Dato' Seri George Chan, Dato' Seri Wong , Our Mayor Datuk Tiong Thai King , CEO of Sibu Municipal Council Mr. Hii Chang Kee, Cr. Robert Lau Hui Yew, Ex. Councillor Mr. Wong Lay Nam (a Sarawak River Board Member), Councillors of the Market & Petty Trader Committee....should also be around.





(Photo: All smile from Our Prime Minister)



(Photo: This is a good one..CEO Mr. Hii Chang Kee, Our Prime
Minister and Datuk Robert Lau.


(Photo: Prime Minister asking for the price... branded or ....?)


(Photo : PM Dato' Seri Najib & trader)



(Photo: Dato' Liau (Federal Minister Of Health , Malaysia)


(Photo: Ex. Councillor Mr.Wong Lay Nam (Sarawak River Board Member) with Dato' Liau, federal Minister of Health, Malaysia )




Yes, both the VVP , Our Prime Minister, Chief Minister were on their way to grace the closing ceremony of the 26th National Chinese Cultural Festival in the biggest Town Square in Malaysia-the Sibu Town Square. The Event was organised by Sibu United Chinese Association's ..................... under the Chairmanship of Datuk Lau Cheng Kiong.