My Village Essay

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On a fine morning, Kampung Pantai Cenang lies slumbering in the sun. From a distance, the village against a backdrop of rolling hills and lush green forests fringed by the golden beaches and the emerald sea is a pretty sight to behold. The peace and quiet of the village is broken only by the twittering of birds, the sound of waves splashing on the sandy shores or on the sea – battered rocks. Then, from inside the wooden shacks come the clatter of pots and pans and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and nasi lemak. The houses on stilts and with thatched roofs are arranged in a linear fashion behind barbed wire fences. The sea is just a stone’s throw away and is lined by tall swaying coconut trees. The village, with about 100 families has a predominantly Malay population with a sprinkling of Chinese and Indians. It is located about 27km to the west of Tumpat, a coastal town in Kelantan. At the first break of daylight, the village comes to life and is a constant throb of colour and activity. For most of the villagers, the sea has been the main source of livelihood for generations. The men with their shirt drenched with perspirations and clinging to their backs settle down to mending their fishing nets and repairing their boats. Meanwhile, the women tend to their children and household chores. From the beaches, shouts of laughter ring out continuously as children play in the water. The blazing morning sun does not deter the young ones whose special, life- long affinity for the sea can come as a surprise to many. In the afternoon when the sun is high up in the sky, the village men have a quiet siesta in shady spots with the melodious sea breeze whispering into their ears. The women folk in their vermilion sarongs gathered around, chewing betel leaves and exchanging latest gossips. Once the sun goes down, there is another flurry of activity at the beach as the

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