Pasar Satok dan Pasar Ceko

The smell of nostalgia and history


Pasar Minggu Satok>>>

My family at Medan
Niaga Satok.

This year is a new transition at Kuching, where the new 'pasar' has born as a 'baby' in order to survive; Medan Niaga Satok. Starting as a common 'pasar tamu' at Pasir Putih area, the 'Pasar Minggu Satok' had replaced the common 'pasar' in 1983 and become the most favourite place to shop and buy everything that the 'Kuchingite' like. And now, the new 'Medan Niaga Satok' become the replacement for the old one, and not everyone like about it, though.

'Pasar Minggu Satok' had set its standard and the sentiment value among the loyal customer, who loved the environment, the situation, the smell and even its name- because it sounds more 'Kuching' than the new name (pick this from other people's opinion). The old 'pasar' truly had its charm of history and memories but as always, change means life. We have to accept that 'Pasar Minggu Satok' is now the history of Kuching, which is not being forgotten.

Never~

Pasar Ceko (Gambier)>>>

Pasar Ceko (Gambier)

Born in 1935, very old for me to remember, the 'Pasar Ceko' was the main place for the 'Kuchingite' to buy fresh vegetables, fruits, spices and meats in a good price. Situated near to Sarawak River and Kuching Waterfront, 'Pasar Ceko'  was the hotspot for buyers early in the morning. However, the trash and traffic jam problems had occurred the beauty of Sarawak river, and that was how 'Pasar Ceko' signed the retirement.

In 2008, 'Pasar Ceko' says goodbye and begin the new survival at 'Pasar Basah Stutong' and some of them decided to cherish their memories of 'Pasar Ceko' at the back of the old Cathay building, selling goods to their loyal customers. And now, this place has become the new waterfront for tourist attraction and the parking lot.


Some people said that change is always good. Hope that those changes are great for everyone.

#TMG2013