Saratok, Sarawak

Saratok (GPS: 1.73879, 111.33784) is a town and capital of the Saratok district in the Betong Division of Sarawak. Saratok has a population of 44,600 as of 2000. The Iban forms the majority, at 51%, followed by Malay (40%), Chinese, Bidayuh and Melanaus. The Ibans in Saratok still live in longhouses. They plant paddy and pepper. Some also tap rubber and work in oil palm plantations.

The best time to visit Saratok is during the Saratok Regatta, a boat-racing festival that takes place on the first weekend of July. Events include boat rowing and duck catching competition. That is when the town takes on a festive mood, temporary stalls are set up to sell food at the parking lot between the wet market and the Buddhist temple nearby.

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