My Kampung

Kampung means Village in malay language. Here in Penampang, we have so many interesting kampung (KG.) which offers their own uniqueness and beauty plus the villagers are very friendly.

I have been living in Kg. Pogunon for as long as I can remember. Plus minus the years that I when to futher my study at UUM, its actually not that long. I'm sure some of you will know were exactly is this kampung but for those who never heard about this village, you will want to come and visit us once you finish reading this blog. hehe..

In order for you to reach Kg. Pogunon, you have to follow the Tambunan Road. In about 10 minute drive from Donggongon Town, you will reach the kampung jucntion which is at the right side. A map to show the jucntion to Kg. pogunon. Kg. Pogunon is also a part of crocker range (we are just at the crocker range foot). There are two rivers runs though the kampung. One is the Timpango river and the other is Moyog river and these rivers was actully one of my best play ground when I was younger. hehe.. budak kampung mandi sungai moyog...Our usual activities will be of course bathing in the river, main gakit (bamboo rafting), catching some fish or shrimp with my grandma's siud (local fishing net) and bathing together with my grandma's buffollo. hhmmm..those were the days.

a map of the whole Kampung

the junction to Kg. Pogunon (took this picture when election time, so thats explain the banners and posters on this picture)

My child hood playground, the Moyog river! weee!! (it was cleaner and better looking way back)

According to my grand parents, Kg. Pogunon use to be a burial ground. I think this must be way back in the 18th century or more. You can still see a lot of stone as a symbol of some one's grave around the kampung area. Last month, the kampung people found at least 13 jars of an ancient burial jars near the St Joseph Chapel. Our family house is actually just next to an old grave yard.

The old grave yard next my cousin's house. You can see a stone as a mark of some one's tomb.

Most of the people here are working in town or city area but the older generation still doing the old fashion way to find a living, such as my grandma (and I'm proud of her). They go to the river to catch fish (pancing ikan pakai rangawan no) and go to the jungle or to their kebun (farm) to find whatever vegetables or fruits to sell in the Donggongon Tamu ground on Thursday & Friday (well, actually the tamu stared on Wednesday evening).




My grand aunt is cutting some soko (bamboo shoot) to sell.




My grandma going to the kebun and on the right picture, she was cutting and packing it in the plastic bag for sale.



My grandma is cleaning the local vegetable on the lokos (little stream). Better buy veges from my grandma, very very organic. hehhe...


Here are some pictures that I captured about my kampung and some interesting things that happen in my kampung lately.

Left : A mini museum for the ancient burial jar which was found around the kampung area.
Right : St Joseph Chapel

Not in the picture : Tadika Kemas building (A kindergarten school)




Left: My brothers and some friends having a moginum (drinking) session. Aramai tii !!

Right: My family members having BBQ party on Hari Raya Eve. hehee (tulak tu anjing ah..orang lain punya tu)


Here is the lates discovery in Kg. Pogunon. The ancient burial jars and some



Left : An ancient burial jar, a big one which contain few valuables stuff. We have one of this at home. It was a hantaran (dowry) for my grandma.

Right : A Limpogot (a belt made from coins dated way back in 18th century). You can actually see clearly the date written on some of the coins.



Left: Old coins found in one of the jars. (I'm not really good in history but according to these coins, its actually use in the British East India Company era.

Right : An ancient jar with the remains. I found this is a bit unusual because the bones are really big. Hmm..who ever this is, he or she must be tall and big.




Left: Another jar with bones.

Right : A gagabang flower. I don't really know whats the real name of this flower, nama kampung saja la.You can see it every were around the kampung area. (I actually like this picture ;-) )

So if you need any more info about Kg. Pogunon, don't hesitate to post your comment on this blog. Will try my very best to assist.