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106 PLACES OF SPECIAL INTEREST
SARAWAK CULTURAL VILLAGE
Pantai Damai, Santubong P.O. Box 2632
93752 Kuching Sarawak
T (082) 846 108 W scv.com.my
IN BRIEF
A must-visit attraction showcasing the lifestyles and cultures of Sarawak’s people, this multiple-award-winning “living museum” is also
the venue for international events including the Rainforest World Music Festival, the Sarawak Harvest & Folklore Festival, and the Rainforest World Craft Bazaar
OPENING HOURS
Open daily, 9am~4.45pm
CULTURAL SHOWS
11.30am~12.15pm 4pm~4.45pm
MAIN FEATURES
The Village, set in a landscaped tropical forest centred on a man-made lake, is the perfect place to learn about Sarawak’s multi- ethnic population.
LOCATION / ROUTE
Damai Beach, 45 minutes from Kuching. 5-minute walk from Damai resorts.
HOW TO GET THERE
Shuttle bus from Kuching hotels. Tour operators offer transport, lunch & admission packages.
The village entrance, overlooked by the legendary Mount Santubong.
Replica ethnic houses are staffed by friendly locals in traditional attire, with storytellers to interpret culture and customs.
Reverberating war drums welcome visitors to the Baruk, the “head house” guarding the Bidayuh Longhouse. Visitors can try their hand at crushing sugar cane and pounding paddy, and observe a master bamboo craftsman at work.
At the Iban Longhouse,
visitors may watch a warrior perform a war dance, see women weave exquisite pua kumbu textiles and make local kuih (cakes) such as kuih jala.
At the Penan Hut, visitors can see the jungle nomads making blowpipes and animal traps, try their hand at blowpipe shooting and sape making.
The many upriver tribes are famous for their arts, handicrafts, music and dances, which can all be
Damai Beach Resort
Santubong Resort Hotel
Damai Central
Sarawak Cultural Village
Mount Santubong National Park
Permai Rainforest Resort
Damai Puri Resort & Spa
Damai Golf
& Country Club