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 by SLLiew
6 April 2007 Friday
Good Friday (Sabah, Sarawak only)
1 & 2 June 2007 Friday & Saturday
Gawai Dayak Festival
8 September 2006 Saturday
Birthday of Yang-di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak
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You can see the making of sago palm biscuits at the Sarawak Cultural village.
They are thin, tasty and sweet and makes a good souvenir to buy back.
The other food product is of course the famous Sawarak white and black pepper which can be purchased at most tourist souvenir shops.
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On the west side of the Tourist District along the waterfront is the Kuching wet market. Here you can get fish, fresh produce and cheap food. Leave a Comment
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Kuching means cat in the local indigenous language. To celebrate this, there are large Cat statutes in the central areas of Kuching. Leave a Comment
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The Sarawak Cultural Village is the place to visit if you wish to be entertained by local performers.
The entertainers make a colourful sight dressed in their respective traditional clothes. The 45 minute performance includes dancing, traditional music and a storyline including a traditional warrior with his blowpipe.
Various dances are performed by the respective ethnic groups which make up the Sarawak community. There are 2 shows daily.
The shows are included in your Admission Charge to the Sarawak Cultural Village RM 60 per Adult. Leave a Comment
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Never ever point with forefingers. If you want to address someone, point with the thumb of your right hand with fingers folded. Leave a Comment
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Whenever entering someone's house, always remember to take off your shoes before entering the house. Leave a Comment
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Be aware that as Kuching is a mainly Muslim country, there will be bells tolling at some obscene hour of the morning (no offence intended) every day. So if you're a light sleeper, I might suggest ear plugs if you want a sleep-in.
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Locals can be very shy but once you start a conversation with them, you will find them very forthcoming in suggestions and friendly. Speak to them in Malay, Mandarin or English.
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- Hilton Kuching
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuching - Holiday Inn Kuching
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman P.O. Box 2362, Kuching - Holiday Inn Resort Damai Lagoon
Teluk Penyuk Santubong PO Box 3159, Kuching - Hotel Grand Continental Kuching
Jalan Ban Hock, Kuching - Hornbill Golf & Jungle Club
Borneo Highlands Resort, Kuching - Santubong Kuching Resort
Jalan Pantai Damai, Kuching - Hilton Batang Ai Longhouse Resort
Batang At Lubok Antu, Kuching - Merdeka Palace Hotel
Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg P.O. Box A298, Kuching - Harbour View Hotel
Lorong Temple, Kuching - Somerset Gateway
9, Jalan Bukit Mata, Kuching - Kingwood Inn
Jalan Padungan, PO Box 2842 Lot 618, Section 62, KTLD, Kuching - Crowne Plaza Riverside Kuching
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman P.O. Box 2928, Kuching - Damai Beach Resort
Teluk Bandung, Santubong PO Box 2870, Damai Beach (Formerly Holiday Inn), Kuching - Telang Usan Hotel
Ban Hock Road PO Box 1239, Kuching
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