Monday 22 July 2013

Visit to Sarawak Cultural Village

It’s the best way to learn about Sarawak in 3 hours. It’s a real-life showcase of the Sarawak long houses and rich cultures.

Don’t tell me you’re Malay, Chinese, Indian first and Malaysian second; when there’re more races like Iban, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu, Melanau just in Sarawak.



example of longhouse at Cultural Village.
The Orang Ulu Long House


Sarawak Cultural Village is tucked away on the foothills of Mount Santubong at Damai Beach, 35 km north from Kuching. It is also known as a living museum.
Among others you can find houses built by the different people of Sarawak - Orang Ulu, Bidayauh, Iban and Melanau - as well as Chinese and Malay houses. It is also the location of the famous Rainforest World Music Festival every july.
The entrance fee is RM 60.00 (Adult) and RM 30.00 (Child:6-12 years old).For children aged under 6,its free.The opening hours for Sarawak Cultural Village is from 9 a.m to 5.15 p.m daily.They are two cultural shows per day: 11.30-12.15 and 4 to 4.45.




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