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Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) has been voted for the 5th consecutive year in 2014, as one of the 25 best International Festivals by the renowned world music magazine, Songlines.  


Rainforest World Music Festival stands among other renowned festivals like WOMAD Australia and New Zealand, Ulsan World Music Festival, South Korea and Kriol Jazz Festival, Cape Verde among others. According to the editorial team of Songlines, the “Selection of the festival is based on the broad representation of the quality and scope of music festivals around the world”.


The Festival, now in its 17th year and held annually in Kuching, Sarawak, the eastern state of Malaysia has put Sarawak on the world map. 



It brings dazzling performances from across the globe attracting more than 20,000 international and local festival-goers to the magical land of Borneo for three days of daytime music workshops and action-packed nightly shows.  The event this year will be held from June 20-22.



Sarawak Tourism Board‘s (STB) CEO Dato Rashid Khan said,” The event has no doubt been a contributor of tourist arrivals to the state and as the organizer of the festival, we are proud to note that our efforts have been recognized, not only once or twice but for 5 consecutive years. We will be putting together another great act this year ”.





Total visitor arrivals to the state have increased by 7.4% to 4.37 million tourist arrivals as of 31 December 2013, when compared to the same period last year. Both foreign and domestic arrivals increased but domestic arrivals increased by an impressive 19% to 1.7million from 1.4million. By having more events in the State, STB hopes to encourage more tourists to come.



While for this year’s event, early bird tickets to the festival are still available until 31 March and can now be bought online. For more information and updates please log on to www.rwmf.net.



NTGravity: Very very awesome event...
Haiittt~!!
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Hello...

Recap | last week [ 28th February 2014 - 01st March 2014] NTGravity Zone [ under +Sarawak Bloggers  ] was invited to attend the first-ever Bloggers' Night hosted by BB Bunkers and jointly hosted by Damai Central, Escobar and Escape Beach Bar.

Continue from my last entry | One Night and 14 Years Later | This entry is Day Two [ of our 2D1N BB Bunkers and Damai Central experience ]

I woke up the next morning around 8am after a nice and peaceful sleep.

BREAKFAST!!!

Some bloggers are waiting for their orders.

Unfortunately, most of the stalls in Medan Niaga Food Court are still close so not much choice of food.
Our denominations for this morning.

After breakfast [which is already over-run with the next agenda...], we all heading to Damai Central Recreation and Tours counter which is right before Escobar.

As you can see from the far end is the Barok Amphitheatre down to BB Bunkers and 7-Eleven right next to it.

From the left is the Damai Central Souvenir Shop and Pharmacy, Courtyard Cafe, Beach Arcade and Medan Niaga Foodcourt.

While waiting for our tour guide to brief us more about Damai Central, i took the chance to snap a shot.

Wow.. what a nice place to hang out while facing the wide ocean!

The rain starts to shower more heavily soon after that but it [for sure] won't stop this life-changing event.
About to get married! *Congrats!*

 Finally... A briefing about Damai Central and it's surrounding by Mr Adrian.


There are lots of things you can do. Such as :

- PICNIC AT DAMAI
After a short bicycle ride with a minimum of 2 person [ max. up to 8 person ] to a secret garden of Damai, enjoy lunch which is sandwiches, fruits and choice of soda water or plain water while your breath is taken away by the white sandy beach surrounded by lazy Casuarina trees. Just RM30 per pax!

- KUCHING WETLANDS NATIONAL PARK :
MORNING CRUISE* | SUNSET CRUISE** | FIREFLIES CRUISE
At RM200* | RM220** per pax [min. 2 pax], enjoy a brilliant sunset out on the water as our local boatman ferries you across the river mouth over to the Kuching Wetlands National Park for the start of your evening dolphins and fireflies spotting cruise.
If you want to try to get a glimpse of Irrawaddy Dolphins, Proboscis, Silver Leaf & Macaque Monkeys in their natural habitat - that's a morning cruise for you. Your morning cruise will also take you past Kampung Salak.

- WEEKEND'S ACTIVITIES
☀ Kite Making Workshop [RM10 per person ]
☀ Kayak Course [ RM25 per hours ]
☀ Morning | Evening Santubong Bicycle Tour [ RM30 per person ]
☀ Pansuh Cooking Class [ RM25 per person ]
☀ Jungle Trekking at Santubong National Park [RM45 per person ]
☀ Blowpipe Games [ RM5 per person ]

- MOVIE NIGHT
☾ Every 1st and 3rd Saturdays
☾ 7.30pm onwards | Two randoms movies
☾ For an affordable price.




THAT IS.. just to name a few!

Need to wash your clothes?

At an affordable price, you can go to the LAUNDRY BAR to WASH or/and DRY. Detergent and Softener is available too. No worries!


Price list of Laundry Bar | No more worry if you need fresh clothes!

Want to know more? Visit them at their Facebook DAMAI CENTRAL 

Monthly events

Oh wow... ours also included!

Bloggers from Sarawak Bloggers, listening to the briefing.

Start our tour.

Signage right before you go swimming.

In front of Bayridge Fine Seafood Restaurant

The landmark.. Hornbill 

Just behind this giant hornbill is the BBQ Zone for the public at only RM50 per pit.



Don't worry if you want to bbq at night - there's light for you.


Rest N Go station available in front of Courtyard Cafe.

What you wanna?

After a round of tour, we took a break for 15minutes before the next activities.

We all [the Bloggers ] are given 3 choices of activities [a few days before ] for us to try. Those activities are Pansoh Cooking Class, Bicycle Tour and Jungle Trekking. 
I [and my 'no-show' bff] choose Bicycle Tour.


Let me tell you a little story. Back in the 90s when i was in Primary School - i am an avid fan of cycling! I need at least 2 sessions [ either afternoon | evening | night ] to ride my bike. Every session, i will cycle around my neighbourhood.

My family move to Klang, Selangor Darul Ehsan when i'm in primary six and that's the last time i'm cycling ever since.

We [my close friend and i] choose Bicycle Tour because she never rides a bike before, while i'm trying to bring back my childhood memories.

Well... long story short, i didn't make it! *Ha..Ha..Ha..* I forgot to bring appropriate clothing as i'm wearing a T-shirt, jeans and slippers.

Takes my breath away.. i meant feels like almost fainting!

- BICYCLE TOUR
This tour will take you to the beautiful Kampung Santubong where you can enjoy the colourful traditional Malay Village in Sarawak. The tour will stop at the Tomb of Sultan Tengah, Pantai Puteri and Santubong Waterfront.
Available on every Saturday at 9am and Sunday at 4pm for only RM30 per person at a minimum of 2 person [ max. 8 person ]

NTGravity's NOTE : THIS TOUR IS QUITE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGING AND TAXING. YOU NEED 2.5HOUR TO 3.5HOUR FOR THIS TOUR.


Frame by frame of me - trying to fulfil my wish to go for a ride before making an u-turn.

After safely return the bike back to the recreation counter, i change my activities to Pansoh Cooking Class instead.

Back to BBQ Area with now Chef Adrian, who will teach us how to cook one of the popular delicacies of Dayak People, Manok Pansoh - which means Bamboo Chicken in the local dialect.
Using its original recipes and how it is cooked authentically using bamboo as the utensil.

at only RM25 per person [ at minimum 2 person ] - you can experience it too!

Oh so yummy!!!

Due to the bad weather, the cooking class end a bit later than other activities and i'm the last one to check out from BB Bunkers. Before i make my way back to the city... i took some time to snipes some photos...

Here goes a lil' bit of something about BB Bunkers.

From on top | The entrance which also reception counter and pantry area.

The look of what they called it the pods!

Very straight-forward layout.

Pantry area.

Some books in case you needed.

BB Bunkers Pod types:

Family Pod | 1 double bed & 1 sofa bed
Double Pod |1 double bed
Single Pod | 1 single bed
Twin Pod | 2 single bed
Triple Pod | 3 single bed
Dorm Pod | 5 single bed

PRICING | WEEKDAY | WEEKEND [ Per Night ]
Single bed [ in any pod ] |  RM50 | RM60
Double Pod | RM80 | RM100
Family Pod | RM120 | RM150
Entire Venue | RM1200 | RM1500

PRICING FOR RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL [RWMF] 2014 
[ Per Night ]
Single bed [ in any pod] | RM110
Double Pod | RM180

Family Pod

Double Pod

Twin Pod Japanese Style [ Bedless ]

Twin Pod [ Upper ] | Dorm Pod [ Below]

Small stairs for every two Double Pod.

Military-style perhaps? I don't know...

Your 'room' number, more likely is your bunk number.

Triple Pod

Single Pod



The sight from my bunk in the morning right after waking up!
*My reserved note has been kept away before i fall to sleep*

Curtain for every pod.

As the upper pods [ the Double Pods ], they have their own curtains at the side and front. My suggestion is maybe in the future there's a curtain to divide each bed in a pod [including the 'Japanese Style Pod' ] and also to give more privacy to the guest. I see this as myself [ forever alone that night ] feel awkward - mind you, i never sleep with strangers before.... in a dorm-style. *Ok.. that sound a little bit misleading! LOL*

What i meant here - with extra curtain | One can have their own privacy or own space whenever needed.

FACILITIES :
☑ 24-hour reception
☑ Secure cabinets and Entrance door (with waterproof RFID bracelets for easy access)
☑ Shared toilets and showers 
☑ AC and fans
☑ Free Wi-Fi
☑ TV room 
☑ Pantry

My 'locker'. Looks can be deceiving, this locker can fit in [more or less] 3 1100D Canon DSLR Camera with standard kit lens.

Waterproof RFID bracelets for easy access.

Sharing common area

Shower?

Power shower [ with hot and cold water ] 

Need to go?

TV Area

Once checking out, [which supposed to be at 12noon!] I've taken a short tour again to have at least another shot of the photo. Finally its goodbye!

Thank you to the management of BB Bunkers as the main host for inviting us | and For our breakfast coupon. Thank you to Escobar | For our food, Escape Bar | For our welcome drink, DC Recreations and Tours | For our activities. 
Not forgetting Sarawak Bloggers | For the opportunity.

NTGravity | Love being near to the beach.. hopefully, my close friend can make it next time!
Haiittt~!!!

[ Disclaimer | This information on all price list are valid and correct when this entry was written, NTGravity Zone is not responsible for any price changes. Please contact the respective outlet for more info. ]
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