Sarawak Cultural Village
Tucked away at the foothills of legendary Mount Santubong, 35 km from Kuching
is Sarawak's fascinating cultural showcase, the award winning 'Sarawak Cultural
Village' which is also the venue for the World Harvest Festival and the
Rainforest World Music Festival, an internationally renowned festival.
This living museum is wholly owned by the Sarawak Economic Development
Corporation (SEDC) depicts the heritage of the major racial groups in Sarawak
and conveniently portrays their respective lifestyle amidst 14 acres of tropical
vegetation.
In the Cultural Village, you have the chance to experience the rich cultures and
different ethnics of Sarawak. There are gardens of beautiful flowers and plants
with amazing rock and sculptures around in the Cultural Village.
One of the must do exciting thing in the Cultural Village is to walk across the
bamboo bridge to reach the Bidayuh Longhouse. The bamboo bridge is quite narrow
but with strong and long borders at both sides. In the long house, there are
traditional music playing and locals dancing to welcome you. Exhibits and
displays that are related to their culture are displayed too.
Here, it is possible to see Sarawak's ethnic diversity at a glance. The
handicraft is both bewildering and tempting, including the Kain Songket (Malay
cloth with gold inlay), Pua Kumbu (Iban housewives textiles), Melanau Terendak
(sunhat), Bidayuh tambok (basket), Iban parang (swords), Orang Ulu wood carving
and Chinese ceramics.
Tickets can be purchased at the Entrance of Sarawak Cultural Village. You can
also get them from authorised local travel agents around Sarawak.
Opening hours is: 0900 - 1700 daily
Entrance Fee
RM60.00 / USD20.00 (Adult)
RM30.00 / USD10.00 (Child : 6-12 years old) / Free for Children aged below 6.
There are two Cultural Shows per day at:
1130 - 1215
1600 - 1645
Getting There
Sarawak Cultural Village is located about 45 minutes drive from Kuching.
Situated next door to Damai Beach Resort and Damai Puri Resort & Spa.
A range of public transport are available from Kuching city included City-Damai
Shuttle, taxi or engaged with local travel agents.
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