As a result of our volunteering connection with the Miri Chapter of Mercy Malaysia we were invited to attend the presentation of Fire Extinguishers to a group of representatives from a number of villages a few hours drive from Miri. Longhouses are usually made from timber and therefore very vulnerable to being completley destroyed by fire. So the extinguishers were being donated as a preventative measure.
We gathered at the Mercy Malaysia headquaters and were the driven to one of the Longhouses where the presentation was took place. There was a tradtional dance of welcome and then the presentation and speeches began. Each volunteers from Mercy Malaysia presented a fire extinguisher to a different village Longhouse representative. (Remember to click on the photos to enlarge them)
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| Longhouse |
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| Getting Organised |
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| Traditional Dance of Welcome |
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| Fran and Some of the Girls from Mercy Malaysia |
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| Veronica Presenting a Fire Extinguisher |
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| Tom's Turn to Present |
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| Demonstration on Using the Fire Extinguisher |
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| Traditional Group Photo! |
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| The Village Road at Days End |
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