History, Longs Ago
Author: Chai Yu Translator: Kairos Wong Rivers are often the cradle of civilisation – and are just as often sacrificed in the name of progress. On a map of 1870 Kuching (fig. 1), a small river labelled Sungai Kuching is marked out: from what is now Sa Kak Po...
History, Longs Ago
Author: Caiyu Translator: Dr. Elena Chai Upon arrival in Nanyang, it was a common custom for Chinese migrants to set up small altars to honour the deities of their hometowns. Prayers were dedicated to express their gratefulness for the safe voyage. Thereafter,...
History, Longs Ago
By: Caiyu Translated by: Dr. Elena Chai Determining exactly when the Kuching area started to be inhabited and when it became ‘a place’ is a daunting task. There are, however, existing data and records that can be used to examine the situation in Kuching 200 years ago....
