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Rainforest Festival - Santubong

It's no wonder that the annual Rainforest Festival is held at the Sarawak Cultural Village . It's the perfect setting. Mount Santubong rising in the background, casts a cool shadow over the land below. Waves lapping the beach nearby, mangrove forests hugging the coastline and dolphins lopping the waves, gleefully playing in the shallow waters. The environment spells tranquillity. This is where artists come to for inspiration, to get to know or reacquaint with the beauty and bounty of nature.

local & foreign sculptors were invited to scv to create pieces from nature

Every year, musicians are invited to play at the Rainforest Festival. And every year the festival gets more and more fans converging to this tiny cultural village to chill out and listen to world/ethnic music, which wouldn't otherwise be given the time of day by recording companies.

It's a peaceful, happy gathering of thousands of music loving people which lasts over the span of a weekend in July. Although worldwide media has been featuring the festival over the years but many still get to know about the festival by word-of-mouth.

There are various workshops and jamming sessions going on throughout the weekend and at different venues. There could be a workshop happening at the Melanau longhouse and someone else giving a talk over at the penan hut. It's all there for visitors to interact and have fun. Everyone that we've known who has been there.had enjoyed themselves thoroughly. There's a sense of togetherness some say. a kind of Woodstock or Burning Man revisited, except that it's all clean fun.

Sarawak Cultural Village

Traditional houses ~ Bidayuh longhouse | Iban longhouse | Penan huts | Orang Ulu longhouse | Melanau tallhouse |

visitor passport ~ collect individual stamps when visitng each traditional house at the scv

The cultural village is described as a 'living museum'. Featuring a collection of traditional houses scattered over 17 acres of landscaped land, this village was set up to provide visitors an insight into the different cultures, architectures and peoples that make up Sarawak 's population. There are 7 traditional houses.A well marked trail takes visitors on an educational journey. In this journey, we shall touch upon some aspects of the culture, beliefs, architecture and handicrafts so that visitors get a better understanding as to the uniqueness of each tribe as well as influences on each other. Much of the research done for this article is based on a book called The Pagan Tribes of Borneo by Dr. Charles Hose and William McDougall.

The following pages elaborates more on the Bidayuh, Iban, Orang Ulu, Penan, Melanau traditional houses and way of life. However, the centre also showcases the Malay house and the Chinese farmhouse.

Apart from just wondering around the houses, there is also a cultural shows at:

11.30am - 12.15pm

4.00pm - 4.45pm

the dancers will demonstrate a number of dances from the Iban, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu, Melanau, Malay and Chinese for different occasions such as festivals, warrior home welcoming and ritual dances.

There is also a souvenir shop and a restaurant available for guests to wander about.

on the bidayuh longhouse...

 

Kuching & Surrounding Day Tours ~ Sarawak, Borneo

Half Day Tours (ex- Kuching)

Tours	Hrs	Day of Operations	Departure		Min adult	Include	Rate
			AM	PM			Adult (RM)	Child (RM)
Kuching City Tour ~ tour description	3	Daily	9.00	2.00	2	Transport, driver/ guide, entrance fees	70	35
Semenggoh Orang Utan Wildlife Centre ~ tour description	3	Daily	8.15	2.00	2		85	43
Crocodile Farm & Mini Zoo Tour ~ tour description	4	Daily	9.00	2.00	2		90	45
Fairy & Wind Caves Tour ~ tour description	4	Daily	9.00	2.00	2		105	50
Sarawak Cultural Village + Cultural Show ~ tour description	4	Daily	8.30	2.00	2		120	60
Annah Rais Bidayuh Longhouse ~ tour description	4	Daily	8.00	1.30	2		110	55
Semenggoh Orang Utan & Crocodile Farm ~ tour description	4	Daily	8.15	2.00	2		130	65
Crocodile Farm & Annah Rais Longhouse ~ tour description	5	Daily	9.00	2.00	2		130	65
Semenggoh Orang Utan & Annah Rais Longhouse ~ tour description	5	Daily	8.15	2.00	2		135	68
Matang Wildlife Centre ~ tour description	4	Daily	9.00	2.00	2		100	50
Serikin Border Trading & Fairy Cave ~ tour description	5	Daily	8.00	1.00	2		145	73
Santubong Wildlife Cruise ~ tour description	4	Daily	-	4.30	2		200	100
Mangrove & Irrawaddy Dolphin Watch ~ tour description	4	Daily	8.30	-	2	Transport, driver /guide, entrance fees	180	90

                               

Full Day Tours (ex- Kuching)
Tours	Hrs	Day of Operations	Departure		Min adult	Include	Rate
			AM	PM			Adult (RM)	Child (RM)
Kuching City (South & North) Tour ~ tour description	7	Daily	9.00	-	2	Transport, driver / guide, entrance fees & lunch	110	55
Kuching City & Sarawak Cultural Village ~ tour description	7	Daily	9.00	-	2		160	80
Semenggoh Orang Utan, Annah Rais Longhouse & Crocodile Farm ~ tour description	8	Daily	8.15	-	2		185	93
Annah Rais Bidayuh Longhouse & Semenggoh Orang Utan ~ tour description	7	Daily	9.00	-	2		175	88
Semenggoh Orang Utan, Crocodile Farm & Fairy Cave ~ tour description	8	Daily	8.15	-	2		205	105
Semenggoh Orang Utan, Annah Rais Longhouse & Fairy Cave ~ tour description	8	Daily	8.15	-	2		205	105
Bako National Park – Proboscis Monkey ~ tour description	7	Daily	8.30	-	2		200	100
						Transport, driver / guide, entrance fees & lunch
Gading National Park – Rafflesia Flower ~ tour description	6	Daily	9.00	-	2		200	100
Gading National Park & Fairy Cave ~ tour description	7	Daily	8.30	-	2		225	115
Lemanak Iban Longhouse ~ tour description	12	Daily	7.00	-	2		335	170
Kubah National Park ~ tour description	7	Daily	8.30	-	2		240	120
Borneo Highland Day Trip ~ tour description	6	Daily	9.00	-	2		200	100
Sarawak Cultural Village & Semenggoh Orang Utan ~ tour description	7	Daily	8.30	-	2		195	98
Tanjung Datu National Park ~ tour description	7	Daily	8.30	-	2		600	300
Satang Island Day Trip ~ tour description	7	Daily	8.30	-	2		250	125
Kuching Caving ~ tour description	8	On booking	9.00	-	2	meal ; transport ; guide	from 199	-
Kayak in Kuching ~ tour description	6	On booking	8.30	-	2	transport ; kayak, oars and life jackets ; mineral water	RM 188	RM 188
Borneo Highlands Kayaking and Semengoh Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre Adventure Trip ~ tour description	6	On booking	8.00	-	2	transport ; kayak, oars and life jackets ; mineral water; lunch	RM 218	RM 218
The Tringgus Trail (Landrover Adventure) ~ tour description	7	On booking	8.00	-	2	transport ; mineral water	RM 260	RM 260
The Bau Gold Mining History Trail ~ tour description	7	On booking	8.00	-	2	transport ; lunch ; Water ; Souvenir photo	RM 350	RM 350

 

Please Note:

~ The seat-in-coach can only be conducted with the minimum number of person/adults required
~ Pick-up and drop-off service from hotels at Miri town centre
~ Services of an English Speaking Driver / Guide
~ Visa application to Brunei (if required) to be arranged on own expenses
~ Touring by air-conditioned car, van or coach (depending on the group size)
~ Rates are inclusive of entrance fees where applicable
~ Child age between 4-11 years old
~ Any unused services are non-refundable, non-exchangeable and non-deductible
~ 100% cancellation charge applies for NO SHOW OR CANCELLATION within 48-hrs
~ In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the local operator reserves the right to alter, amend or withdraw the package anytime with or without prior notice.

 Redemption Instructions :

~ 24 hours prior to travel date, please call our local tour representative (during working hours) to reconfirm your booking details. Pick up time is required 30 minutes prior to tour departure time.

Postponements of Trip:

* Please be advised that the trip will not be allowed to be postponed unless we are advised of any changes at least 3 working days before trip commencement date

**Please Note that there will be a non-refundable handling charge on payment made. Conditions apply.

 

 

Accommodation and Packages to Kuching, Damai Beach, Bako National Park and Batang Ai National Park

Accommodation:
Kuching	5 star & 4 star | Four Points by Sheraton | Grand Continental Hotel | Grand Margherita Kuching | Hilton Kuching | Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suite | Riverside Majestic | Pullman Kuching | 360 Hotel | 3 star & 2 star | Abell Hotel | Batik Boutique Hotel | Borneo Hotel | Dormani Hotel | De Palma Waterfront Hotel | Harbour View Hotel | Kingwood Inn | Kuching Park Hotel | The LimeTree Hotel | Regal Court Hotel | Regency Rajah Court Hotel | Telang Usan Hotel | Penrissen Inn | Budget Hotels | Mandarin Lodging Lodge | Kuok Pin Hotel | Fata Hotel | Laila Inn | Guesthouses | Basaga Holiday Residences | B & B Inn | Borneo Bed & Breakfast | Pinnacles Kuching | Singgahsana Lodge | The Fairview | The Kuching Waterfront Lodge | Serviced Apartments | Grand Apartment Services | Ariva Gateway |
Outskirts of Kuching	Homestays | Kura Kura Jungle Homestay |
Damai Beach, Santubong	| Damai Beach Resort | Damai Puri Resort & Spa | Permai Rainforest Resort | One Hotel Santubong | Nanga Damai Homestay |
Bako National Park	| Park Accommodation |
Batang Ai National Park	| Batang Ai Hilton | Nanga Sumpa Iban Tribal Longhouse Stay |
Trips and Packages:
Day Adventure Trips	| Caving in Kuching | Kayakking in Kuching | River Cruise with Irrawaddy Dolphins | Borneo Highlands Kayaking and Semengoh Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre Adventure Trip | The Kuching Tringgus Trail (Landrover Adventure) | The Bau Gold Mining History Trail |
Kuching, Semengoh Orangutan Centre and Surroundings	| 3 Days 2 Nights Kuching Holiday Package | 4 Days 3 Nights Kuching Holiday Package | 3 Days 2 Nights Jungle Homestay Package |
Kuching and Outskirts	| 3 Days 2 Nights Jungle Homestay Package | 3 Days 2 Nights Kuching Holiday Package | 3 Days 2 Nights Kuching, Fairy & Wind Cave and Holiday Package | 4 Days 3 Nights Kuching Holiday Package | 4 Days 3 Nights Kuching & Damai Beach Holiday Package | 3 Days 2 Nights Kuching City & Bako National Park Package | 4 Days 3 Nights Kuching & Batang Ai Longhouse Safari Package | 5 Days 4 Nights Kuching, Batang Ai and Bako National Park Holiday Package | 5 Days 4 Nights Kuching City & Iban Longhouse Back to Nature Package | 7 Days 6 Nights Kota Kinabalu & Kuching Trip |
Volunteer Programmes	| 12 Days Work with Orangutans & Borneo Tribal Living Experiences |
Other Parts of Sarawak	Miri Town | Half Day Miri Town Tour | Niah National Park | Niah National Park & Caves Day Trip | Lambir Hills National Park | Lambir Hills National Park & Iban Longhouse Tour | Lambir Hills National Park Day Trip | Mulu National Park | Royal Mulu Resort | 2 Days 1 Night Mulu Caves Package | 3 Days 2 Nights Mulu Caves Package | 3 Days 2 Nights Miri + Mulu Caves Package | 4 Days 3 Nights Package Mulu and Pinnacles Climbing Package | 4 Days 3 3Nights Miri City + Niah Caves + Mulu National Park Package | 4 Days 3 Nights Mulu Caves + Headhunter's Trail | 5 Days 4 Nights Mulu Pinnacles & Headhunters' Trail |
Combination Trips	| 7 Days 6 Nights Kota Kinabalu & Kuching Trip |

 

Malaysia Cultural Activities, Festivals and Arts, People

Festivals	| Thaipusam (Hindu) | Keng Chek Festival (Taoist) | Hungry Ghost Festival(Taoist) | Moon Cake Festival (Chinese) | Ari Muyang Hma' Meri (Orang Asli) |
Cloth Weaving	| Songket Weaving | Pua Kumbu | Dastar of Sabah | Kain Tenun Pahang |
Street Markets/Art	| Little Penang Street Market |
Cultural Villages/Centres	| Sarawak Cultural Village | Monsopiad Cultural Village - Sabah | Kampung Sumangkap (Gong making village) - Sabah | Kampung Gombizau (Honey Bee farm) - Sabah |
Traditional Sarawak houses	| Bidayuh longhouse | Iban longhouse | Penan huts | Orang Ulu longhouse | Melanau tallhouse |
Sabah Peoples/Traditions	| The Rungus |