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Fortune which signifies the fortune
of the people for the upcoming
celebration and Miring is a customary
offering ceremony to mark many
activities of the villagers. Lemambang
refers to the poem chanter prior
to the start of many activities and
Ai Pengayu is the rice wine served
during the ceremony to signify long
life. All these activities are carried
out in a merry making celebration
participated by the villagers and so
guests will also be invited to join in.
Following a host of other interesting
activities, all the Special Gawai Package
participants will go on a short jungle
trekking at the Mount Santubong
foothills where they have the
opportunity to catch sight of monkeys,
lizards, fascinating pitcher plants to
tall imposing trees. That short outdoor
excursion served the best reason for
a relaxing session in the SCV theater
where cultural performances featuring
various ethnic dances will be held.
The evening dinner is an eagerly
anticipated affair as participants
assigned to different groups will be
preparing dishes for the dinner. This
‘Do-it-yourself’ collective effort is
called “Berapi Kitai” and participants
learn first hand the preparation and
cooking of traditional recipes of the
ethnic groups. Following dinner, the
most interesting event then unfolds,
“Makai Begulai” where participants
watch and learn from the traditional
dance experts the intricate steps of
the dances. The merry dancing is
always a challenge to visitors as they
try to imitate their hosts’ nimble steps
and body twists as well as learning
to strike the gongs at the rhythmic
paces. Before retiring for the night,
participants will all symbolically roll
up the mats on the floor to symbolise
the end of the night’s celebration.
Known as “Ngling Tikai” it provides a
fitting end to a wonderful sharing of
cultures and traditions between the
people.
Breakfast the next morning is an
interesting selection of Orang Ulu fares.
“Mirup Lekadchang” or breakfast will
be an opportunity for the participants
to sample some Orang Ulu food in
the village. On a later part of the
morning, the participants will once
again get their hands into making
traditional Iban biscuits using local
ingredients. Commonly referred to as
“Ngadu Penganan” the biscuit making
experience gives guests an insight
into the simple exercise of making
tasty biscuits. Lunch comes next and
it will feature Bidayuh food selections.
Expertly prepared by the senior
Bidayuh mothers, “Netas Pun Ranyai”
also marks the end of the wonderful
experience of the participants in the
Special Gawai Package at the SCV.
Depending on the choice, the special
package is priced at RM399.00 per
pax for 2-days 1 night stay while
the RM499.00 (3-days 2 nights) and
RM599.00 (4-days 3 nights) are also
available. This inaugural launch of the
special package is certainly going to
attract record number of participants
so book early to avoid disappointment.
For booking,
visit the web-site:
www.sarawakborneotour.com
For more information, please contact Sarawak Cultural Village, Pantai Damai,
Santubong, 93752 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. T: +6082 846108, 846411 F: +6082 846988
E: enquiry@scv.com.my W: www.scv.com.my
Insertion by courtesy of Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, Ministry of
Tourism Malaysia, (Sarawak Office) Parcel 297-2-1, Level 2 Riverbank Suites,
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, 93752 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
T: +6082 246575 F: +6082 246442
www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my
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