Sabah Fest 2018 : "Solungkoi" (A Tale of Jambatan Tamparuli)

Sabah : The Land Below The Wind

It is May again and it's a month of Harvest Festival Celebration!

Sabah Fest organised by local Sabah Tourism Board and relevant parties caught a lot of attention yearly since the first event held many years ago. 

This year is related to "Jambatan Tamparuli", that's made me interested to attend the event. I was brought up with the song "Jambatan Tamparuli", my dad is a native and love to listen to music and karaoke, while my mom having an entertainment business during my childhood. Local songs were played while we were at my mom shop back then. In the other hand, I was the co-host for Foodie Blogger by NTV 7 and once of the scene was shot at Tamparuli too!

I love culture and I always do, maybe it's because I'm having the native bloods runs in me. Yes, I am Sino. :)

The above video is the Jambatan Tamparuli song played. If you would like to have the lyrics and the real music, do drop me and email at meitzeu@meitzeu.com! I will send you the link and lyric.

The following are some of the scenes that I have shared here and such I have experienced that night. 

What is "Solungkoi"? You may ask. 

It's a name of a young lady who were in love with a foreigner way back during those days when Sabah was under the British Colony. The performance and story line was okay, more to the love story of both. 

The story was based on true story from such I have being understood. The name was crafted by the foreigner under the bridge after "Solungkoi" was being sacrificed and can be seen today. As for the foreigner, no one knows where he went since his lover was sacrificed.

Interesting, yet beautiful performance by the local artist this year. Looking forward for next year Sabah Fest. :)

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《爱食客3》 悄悄地告诉您~ 第十集 沙巴篇在此可以观看！ Watch Foodie Blogger 3 (Episode 10) here! #Sabah #Kota Kinbalu #Tamparuli #Lintas #GayaStreet

《爱食客3》 可以在此观看咯！ 

And now, we can watch from this blog entry! (Blog post updated on 07.11.2015)

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嘻嘻 :D 爱食客3 第十集 沙巴篇预告片！

Watch the preview here!

哎呀！ 沙巴集的《爱食客3》即将播出了！ 嗷麦GOSH！ 就是这星期开始！好紧张呐~ 时间过的真快！

再一次看看我们的制作花絮吧！

As promised, it's finally screening this September! 

The moment that we waiting for and excited about! Are you excited? I know I'm a bit nervous and gosh, how would I look like on screen. Time do flies, it was like yesterday when the video shooting taken part in April. :) Sabahan will recognise those shops I guess, in KK and Tamparuli in fact.

Here are some of the behind the screens, check it out!

- 瓊萬興茶室 Keng Wan Hing Coffee Shop -

美食文章 Blog post : 亚庇老街之古早包子 The Classic Buns in KKCity!

- 第一次的遇见 The First Meet -

 

- 云集酒楼，担波罗里 Wun Chiap Restaurant, Tamparuli -

Blog post : 沙巴老镇 - 丹波罗利之沙巴家乡味 The Classic Taste of Sabah found in Tamparuli.

- 新苏兰生肉面 Sinsuran Sang Nyuk Mian -

Blog post ： 沙巴生肉面 Sabah Must Eat Sang Nyuk Mian!

- 《爱食客3》 的幕后伙伴！ Foodie Blogger crews behind the screen -

再一次谢谢你们让我有机会与你们合作！ 下次来沙巴玩，记得找我们呀！

Appreciate the opportunity given and thanks for everything! :)

- 热情的老板与老板娘， 我与美食王子张顺源 Friendly friends and Ernest Chong, the Host -

电视节目播出会在 The episode I'm in will be shown on national TV Channel on 

星期日， 下午三点三十分。 NTV7 上映！

SUNDAY, 20TH SEPTEMBER, 2015! 3.30PM NVT7!

《爱食客3》 也可以看到重播的， 海外的朋友也应该可以看哦！注册网站就可以了！

还有还有！ 沙巴集会在这星期与下星期播出， 只有两集哦！ 先看看沙巴吃在这星期所介绍的美食吧！ 我的将在下星期播出！

If any one of you watching it, do tag me at my Facebook Page at Meitzeu's Blog or Instagram @meitzeu! If you can't make it to watch the episode at 3.30pm, do watch it from tonton.com.my, we can watch the episode from there as well!

There's only two episode for Sabah in “Foodie Blogger 3”! Do watch Joanne from Sabaheats who introduced the best of Kota Kinabalu food on this week and mine in next week!

网上看重播 Watch repeat online - TONTON.COM.MY  

记得收看哦！ Remember to watch it!

如果有不好的， 别见怪啦。。 。当天真的是我很不好意识的！

Gosh, it's quite embarrassing and you can't imagine the level of nervous I am now!

Relevant posts :
1. Overview on Foodie Blogger
2. How to use tonton.com.my?
3. 【爱食客（十）】沙巴美食不间断 特制面条弹牙又好吃！- 张顺源之感想

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Tamparuli : Homemade Noodle by Wun Chiap Restaurant 【沙巴食】 担波罗里 - 家乡味之云集酒楼

大约45分钟车程， 来至亚庇的我们终于到达了担波罗里(Tamparuli）老镇。 

那首民间歌谣在脑海里深深想起，也提醒了我们这是沙巴州的必经之地之一。

When they mentioned Tamparuli, it reminds me of the song "Jambatan Tamparuli". 

That "Pak Pak Kang Ku Do. SuMuSui Do Jambatan.

Jambatan Do Tamparuli. Ba Kasut Tinggi O Ku." :)

After 45 minutes of on the road journey, we arrived at Tamparuli again! And its' noodle time again!

- 春卷肉圆汤 Spring Rolls and Meatball Soup - 

家乡味的春卷肉圆汤。 如果没错的话，这是本土的客家人的特色，起源于客家人。

Spring rolls and meatball soup. A hot bowl of soup along with their handmade fried egg noodles, do make a good combination.

- 叉烧煎蛋 与 炒面 Fried Eggs with Roasted Meat and Fried Egg Noodles -

简单的早餐， 这也是我家假日的早餐。 爸爸特地驾车带着我们去凑热闹， 吃碟炒面！ 哈哈！它就是鼎鼎有名的 Tamparuli 炒面！

Breakfast that we had during public holidays most of the time, even the owner know my dad. My dad love to go bring us to Tamparuli, just for the plate of fried egg noodle. And that's the specialty of Wun Chiap Restaurant.

- 客家特色 与 Tamparuli 炒面 The Yong Taufu, Yong Egg and Tamparuli Fried Noodle -

酿豆腐 与 酿鸡蛋卷。这都是客家的特色， 豆腐平日都可以吃到，但是鸡蛋卷只有假日或星期天才会卖。卖完就没啦！他们的年轻一辈的家人只有假日才可以回乡帮忙， 所以一天售卖的鸡蛋卷非常有限！

The "Yong" dishes. Originated from the Hakkas. Just to let you know, the egg rolls covering the minced meat only serves on public holidays and weekends. It is because the family members who studies/ works in KK are back to Tamparuli to lend a hand. :)   

- 云集特色 The Special Dishes by Wun Chiap -

还记得我与NTV7 的拍摄取景那天， 这都是老板， 老板娘好心为我们准备的料理， 但是部分没在本店菜单上！ 有福咯~ 感恩！原本提防我们的老板们渐渐对我们也好了起来，第一次本店上节目还有尤其是是当他们知道了#张顺源（本国马来西亚明星）到访/ 主持#爱食客节目！ 保持低调， 别说有明星到此。 哈哈! 非常搞笑的！

I still remember the day during the video shoot for "Foodie Blogger"(NTV7), part of the dishes served by the owner and not in the menu though. :) In fact, the owners were not that friendly but in the end, especially when there's #Ernest Chong, the Malaysian artist, the whole atmosphere become friendlier.

- 我本人，老板与家人 还有 张顺源 A group photo of Us -

还是小妹妹最厉害！ 告诉妈妈有明星！ 很高兴NTV7 #爱食客 可以享受到当地美食， 尤其是这个家乡味的Tamparuli 炒面。

他们问我为何介绍这间店， 我只回答最特别的鸡蛋手打面， 酿鸡蛋卷，还有这间老店的存在。 那座桥作为 Tamparuli 地标。最重要的是从小都来这间吃那碟炒面的味道！一路上的风景的确迷人，也只有幸运的人才可以看到那个所谓雄伟的神山呢！！最终该说的是，全世界的每一个老镇都值得分享与被了解。

Before we left for our next video shoot, we took a group photo with the owner and his family members. I am glad that #Foodie Blogger crews could have a taste of one of our well known local delicacies.

For our information, this generation of Wun Chiap Restaurant should be the last generation to run the business. Therefore, visiting to the restaurant should be one of our to do list before the end.

- 两位主持人 The Co-Host and Host of #Foodie Blogger -

一张与#张顺源的合照做为纪念。人生的第一次上节目真的还蛮不错的经验， 看着NTV7 #爱食客 的制作团体的热情以及专业对于他们的制作行程， 真的大开眼界。

A photo with #Ernest Chong at Wun Chiap Restaurant as remembrance. Experiencing to be the co-host for the first time in my life, especially on screen really opens my eye and getting to make new friends from another field personally.

位于 ： 

担波罗里中华国民型华文学校后面那排店。

Location : 

The block next to SJK (C) Chung Hwa Tamparuli .

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《爱食客三》 Foodie Blogger 3 - I'm on NTV7 Show! #Sabah Episode with Ernest 张顺源

It was an honour that meitzeu.com has been invited to be one of the co-host for Foodie Blogger 3 爱食客 《三》 Sabah episode by NTV7. :)

It has been exciting and keep bearing in mind that "JUST DO IT!" But, it seems like I'm nervous in a way that I wonder what did I talk during the shooting. (haha :D) 

Without bragging more, lets start with the first location!

From KK to Tamparuli town, it takes roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour and HELLO to the famous extension bridge of Tamparuli!

 

- The "first" meet -

The landmark of Tamparuli town  - Tamparuli extension bridge "Jambatan Tamparuli"

*The original one was destroyed in Year 1999 by the flood, it was replaced by stronger bridge which we are standing today.

The means of people walking by foot back and forth, in and out of Tamparuli. Tamparuli was packed on every Wednesday, whereby the "Tamu" (local weekly market) was held on that day on weekly basis.

The lower bridge was for the use of vehicles and when the bridge covered by over flowed river water/ flood, there's another bridge which is higher at the other end of Tamparuli will be used.

In fact, Tamparuli is a mandatory town to pass by before heading to a few destinations, especially Kundasang. :)

- Wun Chiap Restaurant 云集酒楼 -

The first restaurant to start with. With Ernest 张顺源, the host of Foodie Blogger. Looks cute doesn't he?

- Scenes -

A short scene and dialogue to make the show interesting!

- Dishes by Wun Chiap Restaurant -

Some may say it's just an ordinary fried noodles, but you never know what's behind the story of this homemade egg noodles. 

- Let's Eat -

So back in KK! And that's the Second place to introduce!

- The boss in action - 

老板很开心哦！ Mr. Ng certainly happy for showing his skill!

- Sang Nyuk Mian -

They say that if we never had this, it means that we never visited Sabah before -

Sang Nyuk Mian 生肉面

I have introduced Sinsuran Sang Nyuk Mian, which I normally go. The pork meat slices just melted somehow. 

The third place to introduce will be in the middle of KK city. :) I love KK city!

- At the fountain of KK -

Guess where?! The weather was hot that day but the outcome was good. :)

- Their Breakfast -

That's Ah Leong and Berry! Extremely friendly in person!

- The process -

We have the chance to capture bits of the process to make the famous buns! Smell of goodness after those were baked!

- The host and the crew behind the scene -

I do admire the team work and down to earth personality. Responsible and serious while having fun as well. :)

I have learned something from the shooting period. "The beauty of food."

- Introducing and Tasting -

It's time for "Hainese buns! Peh Leh, Kopi O Ji Jiang!" (Uncle, one cup of black coffee please!)

- The third generation of Keng Wan Heng Restaurant 琼万兴茶店 -

Alex and Suki. One of the friendliest people in Gaya Street and very happy with what they are doing. Serving classic fresh buns every day! Appreciate the passion to keep the classics bun for us to enjoy the authentic KK since 1980's.

- With host and the crew behind the scene -

From left to right, Victor (Assistant Producer), Jayson (camera man), Berry (Assistant Producer), me (co-host), Ernest (the host) and Ah Leong (Producer/Director).

Thank you for giving meitzeu.con this special opportunity to be the co-host of Sabah episode. Thank you for being patience towards me during the shooting. :)

That's all for today! Stay tuned this September for Sabah episode! Gosh! I'm actually appearing on national TV screen! I wonder what did I say and how I look from the screen.

And just to say, remember to watch the whole Third season of Foodie Blogger, hunting the goodness of Malaysia!

Here's a bit of what we did!

Hehe  a short clip on "Foodies Blogger 爱食客"!
Posted by Meitzeu's Blog - Sketches of Life on Saturday, 9 May 2015

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Authentic Sabah Delicacies by Mango Garden Restaurant, Rumah Terbalik, Tamparuli

Being invited together with THP for food tasting at Mango Garden Restaurant during one Saturday.

 To refresh a bit of our memory, Mango Garden Restaurant is located at the same location as Rumah Terbalik (The first Upside Down House in SEA), so maybe a light meal after visiting Rumah Terbalik?

- The Outdoor -

Guests might opt for outdoor to have their meal.

- The Interior -

Lovely design for a family and friends gathering.

Quiet restaurant and food was wonderful if you love Malay/ local cuisine.

So here are some of the dishes that we had the other day. :) For the first time I had TUHAU! A local Kadazan delicacy, very tempting.

- Of What We Had -

Generous amount of serving to us. In fact, overall they served very nice meal and there are one or two local delicacies that I'm not really liked it. The way they prepared the brinjal was a bit unacceptable for my taste buds.

- Fried Inked Squids -

- TUHAU! -

Tuhau is a kind of marinated ginger and it acts like appetizer as well.

- Our dessert -

Banana served with dried coconut and brown sugar. Nice combination as they said, the banana might be "too young" to be eaten as it was a bit hard, but with the combination of brown sugar, it blends well.

- The Menu -

According to the owner of Mango Garden Restaurant, they are serving organic vegetables (moreover plant by them too) and even planted some of the spices as well.

- Little Garden -

So, we will be expecting to have organic vegetables when time goes by.

Definitely a good idea to beautiful and adding points to the Rumah Terbalik opened for public.

- The Entrance of Mango Garden Restaurant -

If there's friends asking me where to seek for local delicacies for a change, Mango Garden Restaurant would be the first choice! Comfortable dining in with nice food.

Facebook : Mango Garden Restaurant

Location :
Jalan Telibong, Tamparuli, Sabah.

Contact :
+6088-783911 / 088-260263

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【沙巴玩】 丹巴罗里 - 婆罗洲之 颠倒屋 Fun in Sabah : Tamparuli - Rumah Terbalik (Upside Down House) in Borneo (First in SEA)!

**Trip with THP (Website/ Fanpage).

Hello~ :) Been MIA for the past few days with piles of work in the office and restless nights, moreover I'm down with flu! Maybe I should less updating my blog and get more rest. :D

So now... Do you ever visit Upside Down House before?

It has been a hot topic lately, whereby from February 2012 onward, we will be having our very own Malaysian version of "Upside Down House". Everyone has been talking and interested to go there for a visit. :)

Last week, before going to Gaya Street for tea and the remarkable event - Bonding with Gaya Street, we went to the outskirt area of Sabah and headed to Tamparuli to visit the Upside Down House. It is located beside the road while on the way to Mt. Kinabalu and it's such an easy house to be found!

- Upside Down House -

It is the FIRST Upside Down House in SOUTH EAST ASIA. For the time being, there's only 5 upside down house in the whole world, 3 located at Europe, 1 in Japan and 1 in Sabah, Borneo!

Scroll further for other photos shared here. ;)

- Ticket -

Ticket cost RM18.00 for Adult while RM10.00 for MYKad Holder. RM5.00 for Child and Free of Charge for Below 2 years old.

The operation time is from 8.00am to 8.00pm.

Upside down house looks interesting for most of us and once in a life time experience is a must have. FYI, we are not allowed to take photographs inside the house so that everyone are tempted to visit there personally. ;) Shh... I wanted to describe the interior design to you, but... I will keep it a secret and make you feel tempted. (lol)

- Upside Down House -

 - Welcome to Upside Down House -

- Items are well fixed upside down -

A short visit inside and we went to the souvenirs shop at the small hut across.

- Souvenirs -

Souvenirs for remembrance anyone?

- Cafe -

The bakery seems nice to me. :) We didn't sit down and have a drink there, however, we drove all the way to Tuaran to eat the saliva drooling Soto as brunch! Yummy!

- Upside Down House and CAR -

The Kancil hanged upside down. 0_0 Good way to attract more people to take photo with it.

- Upside Down .... ME! -

Now the car is back to usual and I'm upside down. :P

And final words..

From now on, besides the well known Tamparuli Bridge. ;) Here's ANOTHER INTERESTING PLACE TO VISIT AT TAMPARULI!!

Happy weekend all! ;)

Location :
Kg. Telibong, Batu 21, Jalan Telibong Tamparuli,, 89208 Tuaran Sabah.

Official Website : Rumah Terbalik - The Upside Down House in Borneo
Facebook : Rumah Terbalik - The Upside Down House in Borneo

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