One of the fascinations we get by visiting places is when we learn about old stories and legends about certain landmarks. Continuing our visit to Sarawak, the largest state in Malaysia, which is located on the island of Borneo, we visiting Santubong National Park area (https://goo.gl/maps/p4zMGi85SyoJ2sAA7 ) . And the focal point for the national park is a small mountain, named Mount Santubong. (https://goo.gl/maps/zNgw4P5kw6uyh22Z8 )
The legend goes that in times of old, 2 villages, the Pasir Putih Village and the Pasir Kuning Village had a tensed relationship, and the King of heaven sent his 2 princesses (Princess Santubong, and Princess Sejinjang), each to one village to manage and keep in peace. After many years, peace was achieved and everyone lived in harmony. Only one day when a handsome prince (Prince Serapi) came to visit, rivalry started because both princesses fell in love with the prince. So after much fighting, the King of heaven turned the 2 princesses and the prince into 3 separate mountains far from each other. Mount Santubong remains the most famous among the 3.
Mount Santubong (https://goo.gl/maps/zNgw4P5kw6uyh22Z8 )
Mount Sejinjang (https://goo.gl/maps/L1Qnsiogy1XVJLQu9 )
Mount Serapi (https://goo.gl/maps/TjMFp44rJQDQoiaE7 )
[Photo below] - A view of Mount Santubong from the Sarawak Cultural Village, with the reflection off the lotus pond
[Photo below] - A view of Mount Santubong taken from the South China sea
[Photo below] - A picture of Mount Santubong taken from the Pulau Satang Besar National Park island
[Photo below] - A view of Mount Santubong from the Santubong bay area
[Photo below] - The Damai chalets with Mount Santubong as the backdrop
[Photo below] - Early morning photo of Mount Santubong where the moist air condenses into mist and clouds
[YouTube video below] A publicly published and available YouTube video of a Sarawak folk song about the 2 princesses from a random 3rd party (refer to their respective account name in the Youtube video below). Sang in local native Sarawak language
Sarawak has to much to see and discover. Check out some of my recent posts during my visit to Kuching Sarawak below (work in progress)
Link to all recent posts on Sarawak (opens in a new window)
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