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The Bidayuh Head House (Baruk), where the Sarawak ethnic experience begins.
experienced at the Orang Ulu Longhouse. Enjoy the enchanting melody of the sape, while admiring the wood carvings and the “tree of life” murals. Fascinating belum carvings, designed to ward off sickness and disease, are displayed at the imposing Melanau Tall House.
Watch the processing of the sago palm and sample the finished product.
At the elegant Malay
House, visitors may play traditional games like congkak, try the sport of top spinning, and view the preparations for a colourful Malay wedding.
At the Chinese Farmhouse and Pavilion, visitors can observe a hand-driven rice mill, see how birds’ nests are prepared and taste healthgiving Chinese tea.
Other facilities include
The Rainforest World Music Gallery (with short
performances by Tuku Kame, World Champions of Performing Arts), Persada Ilmu performing arts centre, Persada Alam Tea Garden, Budaya Restaurant (local delicacies) and the Village Shop (books, music, handicrafts & souvenirs). Visitors can
also stay in the ethnic houses, enjoy a unique theme-dinner, or even hold their wedding reception
in ethnic Sarawak style.
HRH Charles, Prince of Wales, tries his royal hand at The bamboo bridge, gateway to a fascinating cultural blowpipe shooting. experience.