the believer is ready to pay his penance, bearing his burden. a control of mind over matter to attain spiritual strength, enabling unimaginable feats.

To see culture coming alive, unfettered by politics, religion or race, was the true gift of the Rainforest Fringe Festival. It captured dignity. Scheduled to return next year, the Festival should continue to take people – and their pride – to the next level.

Sustainably built and serving great food, visit Langkawi’s upside-down house – Upsidow – for another view.

Rainforest Fringe Festival, a ten-day festival, will showcase Sarawak’s art, craft, music, fashion, food, film and photography in the heart of its capital city. Expect it to acquaint you with the state’s talented natives as they reveal the layered nuances of their works.

The fresh, large prawns were not only succulent but relentlessly teased the palate. Buried amid heaps of birds-eye chillies and chopped lemon grass, the Tom Yam Prawns arrived piping hot at our table. In a fresh green coconut. The prawns were slightly spicy, a tad sour and very sweet as they had been cooked in fresh coconut water.