Sibu #1 - a nostalgic town

This opening pattern looks like the Chinese word for meaning 'spring' and I find it fitting to take a shot through the light. The effect comes out quite mysterious, and most people will not be able to recognize the place, without very deep searching and collection of the mind.

The large old tree is highlighted, to give nostalgia, it must be very historical tree to be preserved and left in this beautification environment. In the early mornings and evenings, this is very popular place for residents.


It happens to be a night with moonlight. I received a call from Kuching friend to go out for photography around 9pm, but as I was in Sibu, I decided to shoot the moon in Sibu backdrop, and along my way to town, dropped by Premier Hotel to shoot its night facade from the side view.

The moon is at the top of the building (where King Kong likes the moon amidst NYC's twin World Trade Center, reminds him of home sweet home).


A drive during sunset hours, along the Rajang River. This part of town is the old wharf, used to be the only place for express boats to load and unload passengers, also as go-down for goods. In old days, it is one of the busiest spot in Sibu, in fact, one of the livelihood of Sibu business. Travelers from rural villages come and go through this area, as the only means to get around Rajang Basin area is by river. The Rajang is the longest river in Malaysia.

I find the sunlight very warm falling on the banks of the River and keep this scene for remembrance. It has changed a lot. The river is now muddy, no longer like the 70s when it is clear and you could see fish swimming around. Sibu has remained a friendly and closely clustered town since the pioneers discovered this riverine settlement.


On the other bank of Igan River, shipbuilding yards spring up. The water and tide has advantage to the berth and launch of boats through conventional slipways. As the sun lowers, the shipyard workers return home by taking ferry boats to this side of the river. Igan River is part of tributary to Rajang River, and it is part of Sibu west. Mostly Chinese villagers carry out farming and agriculture activities along the west of Sibu.