![]() The Unique Funnel-Like Geography of Batang Lupar River further allow the Tidal Bore to travel along the most length of the river, reaching deeper inland. The unique geography causing a Funneling effect on incoming raising tide, forming a natural phenomena of Tidal Bore gushing upwards Batang Lupar River. In certain area with large tidal range (typically if there is more than 6 meters difference between high and low water), the flooding of the tide may create higher waves and push further inland. The steeper the difference in depth, the higher the waves. When the raising tide water from large body of water such as the sea moving towards a more shallow or narrow bays, the sea waves forms against the sea shores. The sea level raises and falls as a result from the natural gravity interaction from the moon and sun. The formation of Bores are closely related to the geography landscape of the area. Tidal Bore is a natural phenomena caused by a raising tide from the deep sea towards a shallow and narrow bay (funneling), forming a unique bore waves that travels upwards against the river direction. People from near and far will gather and visit this unique 4 days events.īENAK is the local name for Tidal Bore at Batang Lupar River. It is a showcase of local cultural and traditions in a form of festival. The Festival and Carnival events includes Regatta Benak, Cultural & Traditional performances, Food Bazzar, Fashion show, Mr & Miss Benak, Mini Sports, Big Bikers gathering, Benak Masterchef and many more. This year Tidal Bore festival will be the 14th Tidal Bore celebration since its first conception. The Tidal Bore Phenomena of Batang Lupar is ranked 4th of the top ten Tidal Bore of the world in year 2014. Website: The Tidal Bore Festival (also known as Pesta BENAK in the locals) Sri Aman is an annual celebration and carnival in conjunction of the Tidal Bore Natural Phenomena resulting from the “King Tide” at Batang Lupar River. Jalan Astana, 95000, Sri Aman, Sarawak, Malaysia Organizer: Pasukan Petugas Pelancongan (Tourism Task Group) Bahagian Sri Aman, Pejabat Residen Bahagian Sri Aman Terokai Keunikan & Cabaran Fenomena Benak di Batang Lupar, Sri Aman, Sarawak, Malaysia. Theme: “Think Tidal Bore, Visit Sri Aman” Location: Batang Lupar River, Sri Aman, Sarawak BENAK (Tidal Bore) Festival Sri Aman 2016
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