Background |
The
Pahang River , 329 kilometers long from Kuala Tembeling
to the Royal Town of Pekan, is the longest river in
Peninsula Malaysia.
In the Early Years, the river was a very important
mode of communication between the villages that prospered
along it banks. Over the years, modernization has
changed the function of Pahang River as the main mode
of communication. Nevertheless, the art, culture,
traditional games and food of the riverine people
still remain in the respective villages. The Rafting
Expedition along the great Pahang River is an attempt
to rediscover the human wealth of our people.
The Pahang River
International Rafting Expedition
2009, which started in 2001, is fast gaining
in popularity as a water sports. In the event, participant
use only bamboo rafts to navigate the river to the
finish point. Along the way, participant will enjoy
the flora and fauna use the scenic traditional villages
and at the same time meet the friendly local people
in 'kenduri kampung' or feasts. |
