龙邦新村的故事 The Story of Kampung Baru Kalumpang

走在龙邦新村（Kampung Baru Kalumpang）的大街上，空荡荡的不见车辆，小孩成群踩着单车，长辈相约在茶室闲聊，弥漫着纯朴安逸的气息。目前人口约3000人的龙邦新村是乌雪县历史最悠久的小镇，开埠至今已有逾百年历史。早期19世纪末因富含锡矿，吸引了大批华工前来开采。随后橡胶种植业的兴起，胶园一片接着一片，成为龙邦另一个重要经济活动。 龙邦旧街场和龙邦新村相隔着联邦一号公路，也因此建道后，把龙邦老镇边缘化，逐渐走向没落。百年历史的旧街场老街如今已人去楼空，只剩下少数的店屋还在经营和居住。如以手工包闻名的“长芳茶室”便是其中之一，目前已由第三代经营，每天仍坚持手做包点，传承父亲的手艺。 另外，位在旧街场不远处的“龙邦古庙”于1905年建成，是镇上唯一的庙宇，香火鼎盛，每隔三年举办一次众神出游庆典。古庙至今仍然流传着为人津津乐道的民间轶事，像是孙中山先生曾在古庙后方的书院歇宿一晚等。 龙邦这座边陲小镇，山明水秀，生活悠闲，却避免不了年轻人往外发展和人口老化的局面。欣慰的是近年来关于人文、文化、文创等活动越来越多，也逐渐得到民众的正面回响，为小镇带来新的活力和发展。而不久前，龙邦华小迎来了由人人人鼓剧场所呈现的《射日传说》剧场表演，反应热烈。让专业的剧场表演也能进入偏远乡区，开拓村民的视野和提升新村的“软势力”。 ☕ 支持 有你 UNI 继续记录马来西亚的故事 喜欢这则故事，欢迎请我们喝杯咖啡： https://uni.gallery/coffee/93 ※※※ Walking upon the streets of Kampung Baru Kalumpang, it is absolutely empty of cars, just a crowd of children riding their bicycles, elders meet up for chit-chat at the teahouse, the atmosphere is filled with a sense of simplicity and ease. Currently housing a population of around 3000 people, the small town of Kampung Baru Kalumpang has the longest historical standing within Hulu Selangor district, its cultivation tracing back to more than a hundred years ago. In the past, during the late 19th century, the rich tin mine deposits of Kalumpang attracted the influx of large crowds of Chinese immigrant workers. Later on, with the rubber boom, rubber plantations expanded rapidly into another important economic activity in Kalumpang. Federal Route 1 separated the old streets of Kalumpang from the village, therefore after the construction of the highway, the old town of Kalumpang became diminished and gradually fell into a slump. Nowadays, the historical old streets have become a ghost town, with a handful of shophouses remaining in operation and occupied. Among them is Kedai Kopi Cheong Fong, which is famous for their handmade pau, currently operated by the third generation, persisting in producing handmade delicacies fresh daily, practising the valuable skills inherited from his father. Apart from that, the only temple in the vicinity, the ancient Kalumpang temple which is located near the old town, was completed in 1905. The temple is still flourishing with devotees, and holds a divine procession festival once in every three years. A legend circulates around the ancient temple, of which to date people still take delight in talking about, that Dr Sun Yat Sen once spent a night at the academy behind the ancient temple. With picturesque scenery and a laid back lifestyle, the small border town of Kalumpang is unable to escape from the scenario of youth outflow and population ageing. It is comforting that during recent years, more activities regarding humanities, culture, and creativity are organized, and receiving positive feedback from the public, injecting fresh vitality and development into the town. Not long ago, SJK (C) Kalumpang welcomed the ranks of Orang Orang Drum Theatre and their presentation “The Myth of The Sunrise” with enthusiastic response. Thus, a professional theatrical performance is brought into a rural village, broadening the villagers’ horizons and enhancing the “soft power” of the village. ☕ Support UNINESS to continue documenting Malaysian local cultures Enjoyed this story? Buy UNINESS a coffee: https://uniness.gallery/coffee/93 #有你UNI #UNIGallery #马来西亚有你 #有你 #UNI #uniness #uninessmalaysia https://uni.gallery https://uniness.gallery 文 Text/ 林汇川 Daniel Lim & 潘慧雯 Pua Hui Wen © 2019 ECHINOIDEA SDN BHD