Sarawak Cultural Village, Living museum in Damai Beach, Malaysia.
The Sarawak Cultural Village is a museum site with seven reconstructed houses representing different ethnic groups of the region, including Iban, Bidayuh, and Orang Ulu. The grounds display traditional objects, tools, and structures that show how people lived and worked in earlier times.
The museum was founded in 1990 to preserve and display the traditional lifestyles of Sarawak's different ethnic groups. This creation helped document cultural practices and crafts for future generations.
Each house displays how people actually lived, with objects, clothing, and furnishings arranged as they would be used daily. You can see the practical ways different groups organized their spaces and the crafts they still practice today.
The houses are spread across the grounds and can be viewed in any order, with plenty of space to explore. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and bring water, as the site is mostly outdoors.
Visitors can join hands-on craft workshops and learn traditional techniques like beadwork and weaving directly from local artisans from different communities. These direct encounters with craftspeople help you understand the skill and patience these works require.
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