... Tanjong Uma fishing village
Of course our taste buds are still lingering at Rojak Lane.
But it must be kept in mind that the two groups did our shooting in reverse sequence, so while Group 1 was at Rojak Lane, I think Group 2 was already at Tanjong Uma. So, just to complete the picture first, we will also start the write up on Tanjong Uma.
These are some of the information from David, our guide. Any one of our fellow members who have got more information on this interesting fishing village, please do share with us, or correct me if any of my info are not in order.
According to David, this Tanjong Uma is a small little fishing village that used to be one for boats and fishermen to passed by on their way out to sea and while on their way back. It began to build up size in the 40's and was a hub of activity. In this modern days, fishing activity has dwindled and many of the young villagers have left to the bigger cities to work, leaving the children and some older folks still here.
The village houses are all on stilts with wooden-planked platforms as the walkways between the houses. And when the tide comes in, the sea water will rise to just below the platforms. And when the tide goes out, what is left is a whole lot of garbage strewn across the bed of the shallow shore on which the houses are built.
Here, is another map of the geographical relation of Tanjong Uma and Rojak Lane..