Sarawak Ethnic
Kitchen
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.
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
The 45-minute cultural performance of songs, dances and entertainment is something you will not want to miss during your visit to Sarawak
RESERVATIONS
Phone: +6082-846108/ +6082-846078
Email: sarawakethnickitchen@gmail.
com
OPENING HOURS
We're open 9.00 a.m. to 4.45 p.m.
Mon-Sun.
About Sarawak Cultural Village
SARAWAK CULTURAL VILLAGE
“See Sarawak in Half a Day” is the claim made by Sarawak Cultural Village, a unique award-winning living museum offering an excellent introduction to local cultures and lifestyles.
On a sprawling 17-acre site just a short walk from the nearby resort hotels, there are replica buildings representing every major ethnic group in Sarawak; Bidayuh, Iban and Orang Ulu longhouses, a Penan jungle settlement, a Melanau tall-house, a Malay town house with adjacent top-spinning court, a Chinese farm House and a Chinese pagoda.
All the buildings are staffed with members of the various ethnic groups, in traditional costume, carrying out traditional activities. Each building has a “storyteller” who is expert in describing and interpreting traditional cultures and lifestyles. They will happily pose with you for photos.
After touring the village, you can enjoy a multi-cultural dance performance in the village’s own theatre. There is also a good restaurant and a handicrafts shop on-site. Sarawak Cultural Village can also host theme dinners and parties, and you can even get married here, in traditional Iban, Bidayuh, Malay or Orang Ulu style!
