Brief Description
Dubbed as the Living Museum, the Sarawak Cultural Village is located 35KM from
Kuching City and boasts of seven ethnic houses representative of the Malay, Chinese, the
Penan and the longhouses of Bidayuh, Iban, Orang Ulu and Melanau. The village is built on
a 17-acre site and all houses are replete with traditional crafts, tools, utensils and
artifacts. You may browse around the village and observe the inhabitants display their
skills in making traditional handicrafts such as wood carving, pua weaving and bamboo
carving. There will also be demonstrations on blow-pipe makings by the Penans, sago
refining and in the afternoon, there will be a colourful cultural performance in a modern
air-conditioned theater.
Things You Should
Know: Wear comfortable walking shoes; Light
clothing; Sarawak being in the tropics, it is advisable to dress light; Bring Camera for
those unforgettable moments.
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