tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post2237906945804188062..comments2024-02-26T04:58:54.276+08:00Comments on Sarawakiana: Long Bridge of SibuI Am Sarawakianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03200800879915444217noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-32107917128596787882009-06-16T22:45:01.577+08:002009-06-16T22:45:01.577+08:00Dear Guitar-shelter
It is good to read some histor...Dear Guitar-shelter<br />It is good to read some historical documents about our old home town.<br /><br />Nostalgia is good for our well being.<br /><br />Thoughts of home are often feel good.<br /><br />All the best to you. Things change.I Am Sarawakianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200800879915444217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-55506221509721404282009-05-30T11:37:07.803+08:002009-05-30T11:37:07.803+08:00I had had livd in Sibu throughout my childhood and...I had had livd in Sibu throughout my childhood and young adult days so I remembered very cleary all its places until 1975 when I left for overseas. When I went back for holidays years later plenty has changed. Without the Long Bridge, Ang Chiu Kau, and the rest of good old Sibu, Sibu will never be the same anymore. I now live in North America.Guitar-Shelterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09636226490499969178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-61036425187708137382008-06-23T06:30:00.000+08:002008-06-23T06:30:00.000+08:00Dear JC,May be the LongBridge Residents can start ...Dear JC,<BR/>May be the LongBridge Residents can start a Club and get all the elders to come for a reunion!! I would really like to see that!!<BR/><BR/>I lived in Lanang Lane 1 for about 2 years.<BR/><BR/>God bless you and all Long Bridge People.I Am Sarawakianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200800879915444217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-82538051354745227222008-06-20T00:43:00.000+08:002008-06-20T00:43:00.000+08:00Yeah, I too grew up as a kid in Long Bridge. I mis...Yeah, I too grew up as a kid in Long Bridge. I miss it too especially all my childhood friends.<BR/>I wonder where they are and whether they remember me too.JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747372123669175076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-23008619016818551762008-05-30T07:43:00.000+08:002008-05-30T07:43:00.000+08:00What were the living skills of those days? "walk o...What were the living skills of those days? "walk on logs" to get on to motor launches or long boats, cycle on three feet wide plank walks or wooden bridges,going up long hoses on the notched one pole staircase,and looking bare foot in the mud for snails for lunch, picking driftwood for fire while swimming in the Rejang. There was no fear.<BR/><BR/>thanks for the beautiful memories.I Am Sarawakianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200800879915444217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-67316140654265151072008-05-29T21:38:00.000+08:002008-05-29T21:38:00.000+08:00Thank you. I read this too when a friend called me...Thank you. I read this too when a friend called me to read ST. Nice of this person to respond in this way.<BR/>I think Long Bridge will not be easily forgotten by the former residents in the same way I won't forget Kampong Nyabor or Blacksmith Road.<BR/><BR/>thanks again.I Am Sarawakianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200800879915444217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-81696681621697965692008-05-28T20:09:00.000+08:002008-05-28T20:09:00.000+08:00How nice of this author to write about this almost...How nice of this author to write about this almost forgotten place. I grew up there until it was replaced by shophouses.<BR/><BR/>Yes. The families living there were quite mixed but getting along together very well. Despite the less than perfect environment, this place has produced many professionals like doctors, engineers, accountants, etc.. even politicians.<BR/><BR/>We didn't go to swimming pool to swim. During high tide, you just jump into the stream along the bridge or you can even swim along the banks of Rejang River. Almost everyone living there knows how to swim, especially the children.<BR/><BR/>Catholic High School became our playground. We have our basket ball games there almost every evening and at times get chased away by the Principal for trespassing. We also played marbles there and I remember I even learn about bicycle riding there.<BR/><BR/>We played kites during evenings and come night time, a few of the elders (in their 20s) always sit at a corner of the bridge facing the river playing guitars, never missing the 'Let It Be' by the Beatles. The trend was to have T-shirts printed with icons like Beatles and Bruce Lee.<BR/><BR/>There are people bringing all sorts of thing to sell from door to door, including barbers on bicycles. I remember an old lady (must be in her 70s) selling 'Yew Chan Kueh' - much like the scene described by someone in this site here. We went for the sweet Soy Source, lots of it, so that we can drink it after we finished the Kueh. The poor old lady always tried to stop us but without success. I really feel guilty every time I think of it as I can imagine it must have caused the poor old lady hardship as she needed the soy source to sell her 'Yew Chan Kueh'.<BR/><BR/>This place certainly brings great childhood memory to those who lived there. I still have in my mind a mental picture of the place though quite vague. Many years ago, I saw an article published in the Newspaper with some pictures. When I looked at the them, I was puzzled as to how I could ride bicycle on that narrow, uneven stretch of wooden planks, day in day out, without any mis-happenings.<BR/><BR/>I really wish someone can put up the photos somewhere.Gaharumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158719417815828020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-37583271908417566182008-05-27T19:14:00.000+08:002008-05-27T19:14:00.000+08:00Sarawakiana,Where did you get the phoyos of Long B...Sarawakiana,<BR/><BR/>Where did you get the phoyos of Long Bridge. I am really nostalgic over them. Note that thw roof are not made of zinc but belian shingles. Zinc are only used later for the extension and repair.Gaharumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158719417815828020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-68370503761657385152008-05-19T16:16:00.000+08:002008-05-19T16:16:00.000+08:00Thank you. Your blog is very interesting and I wil...Thank you. Your blog is very interesting and I will visit from time to time to refresh my own memories. Some of your photos trigger many memories.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again.I Am Sarawakianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200800879915444217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-76607141352582834102008-05-15T22:56:00.000+08:002008-05-15T22:56:00.000+08:00Hi Chang Yi, indeed it is a very interesting artic...Hi Chang Yi, indeed it is a very interesting article. The comments too are interesting and informative. My recent entry in my blog www.rubberseeds.blogspot.com also carried a short story on Maju Road which was exactly where the red light distrct was.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-21844828007262997982008-05-13T19:01:00.000+08:002008-05-13T19:01:00.000+08:00sorry I can't remember the yam cake. Foochow yam c...sorry I can't remember the yam cake. Foochow yam cake must be made from the best ping long wow and the freshest rice flour, with lots of pork fat,pepper,well pounded dried prawns and fried onions. It should be spongy yet well formed.<BR/><BR/>One cannot stinch on the ingredients. My third aunt living in Lucky Road (Originally Sixth District - lurk kiih) makes the best wow kuih.I Am Sarawakianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200800879915444217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-70366958420057695852008-05-12T19:53:00.000+08:002008-05-12T19:53:00.000+08:00Sarawakiana,Do you remember an eldery lady who sol...Sarawakiana,<BR/>Do you remember an eldery lady who sold fried yam cake at Ang Chiu Kau?<BR/><BR/>I remember I bought some from her a few decades ago and it was delicious. I have never tasted the same yam cake again. I miss her yam cake. I also remember her gouse was titling to one side!Gaharumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158719417815828020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-80794075900863115472008-05-07T05:25:00.000+08:002008-05-07T05:25:00.000+08:00Thanks for the info.I must call my cousin who is f...Thanks for the info.<BR/><BR/>I must call my cousin who is from Ang Chiu Kow. Now she has a flat in Lanang Road Lane 1, where I used to live for a while.<BR/><BR/>I do stand corrected - it is Kingwood Hotel owned by Dato Hii Yii Peng and family. The hotel in Miri is Rinwood.<BR/><BR/>Names in Sarawak are interesting. xxxwood is a flavour of the month for some time. Then it is Everise, Surewise,etc.<BR/><BR/>Someone on that would make people smile.<BR/><BR/>Yes, indeed, Sibu had so many plankwalks....and belian is a wonderful wood. A wonder wood!!I Am Sarawakianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200800879915444217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-41533406562141569862008-05-06T23:05:00.000+08:002008-05-06T23:05:00.000+08:00Once upon a time, it is very likely that ramin can...Once upon a time, it is very likely that ramin can be found in original forest (peat swamp forest) which is the present day Sibu town before they were destroyed.Gaharumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158719417815828020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-73012100478156458602008-05-06T23:03:00.001+08:002008-05-06T23:03:00.001+08:00The Long Bridge area was developed by Hock Peng Re...The Long Bridge area was developed by Hock Peng Realty Sdn Bhd. owned by a Sibu Hokkien.<BR/><BR/>you mentioned about Rinwood hotel but it should be Kingswood hotel. The other hotel, Li Hua is owned by Hock Peng.Gaharumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158719417815828020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-5673133938380936542008-05-06T23:03:00.000+08:002008-05-06T23:03:00.000+08:00The Long Bridge area was developed by Hock Peng Re...The Long Bridge area was developed by Hock Peng Realty Sdn Bhd. owned by a Sibu Hokkien.<BR/><BR/>you mentioned about Rinwood hotel but it should be Kingswood hotel. The other hotel, Li Hua is owned by Hock Peng.Gaharumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158719417815828020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-55749485872873111042008-05-06T21:19:00.000+08:002008-05-06T21:19:00.000+08:00Sarawakiana,Some of your info are accurate and it ...Sarawakiana,<BR/><BR/>Some of your info are accurate and it is an interesting article. The road now called Long Bridge is actually the Long bridge proper as neighbouring areas such as Mission Road were also sometimes misstakenly called Long Bridge as well.<BR/><BR/>Yes, I remember the Ang Chiu Kau. The small channel I refer to is not Ang Chi Kau.<BR/><BR/>And Chiu Kau is common in and around Sibu due to the peat swamp. You also have one at Mile 5 as well as the famous Sungei merah.<BR/><BR/>The red or tea coloration of the water is due to the peat swamp. The organic or biological material dissolved in the water (humic acid) and caused the colour. <BR/><BR/>Scientifically speaking, such water is harmful when mixed with chlorine as it can form a carcinogenic compound and not good for consumption.<BR/><BR/>Long bridge used to be longer and stretches into Lanang Road Lane 1. However, when Lanang Road Lane 1 was developed, the plank walk was earth-filled to make way for road (ie Lanang Road Lane 1). Many of the existing major roads in Sibu town were once upon a time plank walk. <BR/><BR/>In fact much of Sibu town in the early days were linked with such plank walk. I remember I saw an old photo of plank walk along Kampong Nyabor Road that continued into the malay kampongs but they were among the earliest to be demolished to make way for concrete buildings. I understand from older people that such plank walk were also common around Sacred Heart and St Elizabeth's Convent School before the two schools' belian buildings were replaced by concrete buildings (remember there were also two great fire in Sibu). In fact, Long bridge is the remnant of the early days Sibu which is what makes it interesting to the tourists.<BR/><BR/>Do you remember there was an old lady selling fried yam cake in one of the houses near Ang Chiu Kau? I miss her yam cake. <BR/><BR/>Hope someone will write more on Long Bridge.<BR/><BR/>AlisonGaharumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158719417815828020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-88868635351214321052008-05-05T17:32:00.000+08:002008-05-05T17:32:00.000+08:00Alison, It seems that my info on Long Bridge (even...Alison, It seems that my info on Long Bridge (even though I lived on the next lane for more than a year was not so accurate.<BR/><BR/>Remember there was a road called Ang Jui Kow (Red Water Stream). several prominent families have come frome there too.]<BR/>You might know it better than I.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the info. Am sure many people are in terested in Long Bridge. I hope some of the descendants could write in if they know this blog.I Am Sarawakianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200800879915444217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-22969418349310448142008-05-05T15:17:00.000+08:002008-05-05T15:17:00.000+08:00sarawakiana,Perhaps, you might be able to draw a s...sarawakiana,<BR/><BR/>Perhaps, you might be able to draw a sketch of early Sibu including where Sacred heart and St Elizabeth were located and also Mission Road and Long bridge. that will be very enlightening to those born after such places were destroyed including me.Gaharumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158719417815828020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-30084677426413170582008-05-05T15:15:00.000+08:002008-05-05T15:15:00.000+08:00The Long Bridge houses were initially owned by the...The Long Bridge houses were initially owned by the Hokkien but later there were a few Foochow families and even a Cantonese family. There was a foochow married to an Iban. Most of the wooden houses on silt were one storey but there are a few double-storey houses, including one owned by a Foochow family. Long Bridge was established during the 2nd Rajah Brooke's era. I believe those Hokkien from Kerto were from long bridge also.Gaharumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158719417815828020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-80195560922538928482008-05-02T14:30:00.000+08:002008-05-02T14:30:00.000+08:00Sarawakiana,i guess you have mixed up long bridge ...Sarawakiana,<BR/><BR/>i guess you have mixed up long bridge with mission road. The former is not a red light district but the later is. i know of YBs who had grown and many successful people who had grown up in the long bridge houses.<BR/><BR/>the houses on both sides of the long plank walk are with no. and supplied with proper electricvty and water. in fact the owners becomes very rich when the land was developed.<BR/><BR/>The long bridge is actually a L-shape belian plank walk on stilts. <BR/><BR/>The plank runs paralle to a small stream that drained into the rejang river. however, the small stream becomes bigger over time and soon riverine boats could navigate into the stream.<BR/><BR/>Today, what remains is the Long Bridge road and the long bridge cafe that reminds people of its existence long time ago.Gaharumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158719417815828020noreply@blogger.com