Boat Race in Sambas. Photo courtesy Sambas OnlineBoat Race in Sambas Back Again
Sambas Race-boat competition conducted by the Government of Sambas Regency called "Sampan Bidar" or "Bidar Boat Race" has been successfully held yesterday, in Sambas, to commemorate the anniversary of the city. Many people come and gather around together in the area around Muare Ulakkan Water Front City, to witness the competition in addition to the anniversary of the city. Drs H Dailami MSi, LSB Chairman of the Committee, yesterday, in Sambas confirms that the even is very interesting for visitors from local Sambas and also outside of the city.
They came not only the using some traditional vehicles on land, many of them also from the rural areas that come to pass with the Sambas river channels. Since the morning dozens of motorcycles in the water up the left-right Sambas river crossing into the race boat. They carry umbrellas, and so forth in order to protect the body from the sun burn. Some of the visitors who witness the race completed with lunch and meals package with them due to the race is held all time of the day light. They can feel very hungry for it.
Based on the competition that took place in Sambas yesterday, from 17 participants who took part in the race boat, and each of them appear as a champion. The winner is from Kruiz 1 in first rank, and followed by Arjuna 1, Kiber, Todak 1, Todak 2, and also a team of Kabupaten Sambas or Sambas regency as new comers . Total prizes provided for the committee to champion the first six about 14 million rupiahs.
The Bupati of Sambas , Ir H Burhanuddin A Rasyid, said the spirit of rowing sports in Sambas District must continue to be improved. From a number of achievements at the local and even regional and international that has been achieve, he said, they already make this area as wonderful city, and it was a normal time if they can winone of the superior branch of sports.
According to Burhanuddin , the achievement of all Sampan Race participants are not making them feeling satisfy with that, and they should improve the achievement that they have made. The Sampan race competition like this will add a good spirit to continue to stimulate themselves for a better future.
