The expedition (May 22-25) organized by The National Department for Culture & Arts State of Johor and The Union of Art Societies of Malaysia (GAP’s) with the co-operation of Johor State Government and The District Office of Mersing.
It was participated by 36 artists representing their Art Societies from almost all states in Malaysia (including East M’sia).
The expedition was officiated by YB Puan Asiah Md Ariff (Exco Rural Dev & Territory, Art, Culture and Heritage of Johor). Activities included briefing on Endau-Rompin National Park, dialogue, visiting Nature and Research Centre (NERC), visiting favourite spots such as Pantai Burung and Kuala Jasin by boats and mild jungle trecking. Participants had their time sketching, painting or taking photographs. It was fully sponsored by the organizer.
The follow-ups will be an exhibition in Johor Bharu somewhere in November.
Information
The Endau- Rompin National Park area straddles the two states of Johor and Pahang. It is special because it is one of the oldest and the few remaining areas of vast virgin lowland rain forest in the world, well known as a sanctuary for wildlife, home to many rare and unique species of plants and animals and ecological habitats.
For more information contact:
Johor National Park Corporation
JKR 475, Jalan Bukit Timbalan,
80000 Johor Bahru
Johor Darul Ta’zim.
Tel: 07-2237471 / 07-224225
Fax: 07-2237472
E-mail: jnpc@johorparks.com
Website: www.johorparks.com
After 3-hour journey ( 56km) through oil palm plantations and forests by 4WD from the nearest town, Kahang, we reached the Park entrance of Endau-Rompin National Park at Peta.
We were stationed at Visitor Complex. Among the facilities here are chalets, dormitories, cafeteria, surau (prayer room), multi-purpose hall. Boat service from Peta village to nearby area provided by local villagers.
