subject: Sarawak Cultural Village- In Touch With Nature And Tradition [print this page] Also known as the Cat City, Kuching is truly an amazing city in Malaysia. This captivating metropolis offers plenty to see and do for the discerning traveler. One of the most attractive features of the Kuching travel experience is the fact that it offers a well-balanced set of offerings to its visitors. Along with its vibrant nightlife scene, Kuching is also blessed with a lush covering of greenery which appears o have escaped the destructive touch of man. Some of these places are simply breathtaking and gives you the chance to bask in the untainted surroundings to your hearts content.
The traveler looking to get in touch with nature and the cultural aspect of life in Kuching would definitely want to pay a visit to the Sarawak Cultural Village, which was founded as a means of preserving the heritage of the local people. Located approximately 32 kilometers away from the city of Kuching, the Sarawak Cultural Village covers an area of 17 acres. In this traditional Malaysian village, roughly 150 people mimic the lifestyle of their ancestors complete with traditional attire to bring out the full effect of this reenactment. Visitors will also be able to catch a glimpse of sago production, which was the most profitable industry with which the locals earned a living.
You will also have the pleasure of witnessing how the locals went about producing handicrafts in the early days when carving tools were of a relatively primitive form. The village is also home to a theatre where traditional performances are staged quite regularly to showcase the various talents of the local community. Those who consider these tranquil surroundings as a romantic setting can even get married at the village itself by the performance of a traditional marital ceremony. The village also has a great restaurant which serves a variety of delicious local delicacies and a handicrafts shop where you can buy a few mementoes to take home.
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