PokéStop : Dayak Shield

This “Dayak Shield” PokéStop is a favorable stop for farming as it is within walking distance with other PokéStop within the Spring Shopping Mall. It have possible overlap with “The Spring Water Feature” and “Dayak Totem” PokéStop. Pokemon Go Trainer can play Pokemon Go while Shopping at most of the nearby branded store outlets. Some may face GPS accuracy problems while in the Mall.

Dayak Shield

“Dayak Shield” depicts a Dayak tribal warrior shield, located beside the Elevator at the West Court of The Spring Mall.

In the earlier days of head hunting and warfare in Borneo, Success in war and taking heads was key to a young man’s status in the community. These shields were used to defend at close range against swords known as Mandau and at longer range the opponents spears and darts shot from blowpipes.

These highly decorated Warrior shields usually made from Hard wood and depicts monster-like faces with long protruding teeth on the front surface of the shield. It depict a supernatural creature that will scare and weaken the opponent while protecting the owner.

Other than using as a shields for war, currently most shield used for warrior dance performance. The Shield portray the courage of the warrior.

Dayak shield is one of the element of festive decoration for Gawai Dayak celebration in The Spring Mall. This replica model is holding a replica Shield. It is on display in 2015.

Dayak shield is one of the element of festive decoration for Gawai Dayak celebration in The Spring Mall. This replica model is holding a replica Shield. It is on display in 2015.

However these festive decoration are not permanent fixtures. The theme is based on the latest upcoming festive celebrations, such as Raya, Gawai, Chinese New year, Easter, Mid-Autumn festival, Deepavali, Halloween, Christmas etc.

“Dayak Shield” PokéStop Review

Estimate Location :

Latitude : 1.5359208705225926

Longitude : 110.35805448900646

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Dayak Shield PokeStop

Dayak Shield PokeStop at The Spring Shopping Mall Kuching as shown in the map in Pokemon Go game.

“Dayak Shield” PokéStop is located at the West Court of The Spring Shopping Mall, beside the escalator in front of the Parkson Departmental Store. This PokéStop is near to the Spring Water feature.

Pokemon Go Trainers can access this PokéStop from part of the Parkson Department Store, Rolex Store, Guess Store, Victoria Secret Store, Chatime Beverage, Hush puppies Store and many other well known store outlet. Trainers can play Pokemon Go while Shopping in the nearest branded store outlet. Do aware your surrounding while wander and catch Pokemons.

The Dayak Shield festive decoration supposed to be in front of this escalator in 2014, but currently there is non on display.

The Dayak Shield festive decoration supposed to be in front of this escalator in 2014, but currently there is non on display.

This PokéStop have a close Overlap with the nearby “The Spring Water Feature” and “Dayak Totem” PokéStop. Hence this is one of the most favorable PokéStop for Lure activation and farming. Pokemon Go Trainers can take a short walk along the East, Center, and West Court of the Spring Mall to access most of the PokéStop within the Mall. At times Pokemon Go Trainers Lure activate all the PokéStop nearby and create massive spawns frenzy.

The Spawn Frenzy at the Spring Mall after all the PokeStop within the Mall is Lure activated. Like it or hate it when 5 Ratatas simultaneously spawned.

The Spawn Frenzy at the Spring Mall after all the PokeStop within the Mall is Lure activated. Like it or hate it when 5 Ratatas simultaneously spawned.

Random spawns from the spawn frenzy. The PokeStop can have overlaps with

Random spawns from the spawn frenzy. The PokeStop can have overlaps with “The Spring Water Feature” PokeStop.

With all the benefit that one might find, there is still inaccuracy of GPS signal for some devices due to interference from the building itself. Occasionally Pokemon Go Trainers may have difficulty access this PokéStop even at the correct spot.

Next PokéStop : The Spring Water Feature