Melanau Tall House.
Melanau are one of the ethnic that can be found in state of Sarawak. They represent 5.8% population of Sarawak people. Normally they live in the central coastal region and near the sea within reach of pirates. IN order to protect them, they build massive houses forty feet above the ground which is called “MELANAU TALL HOUSE”. At Melanau house tourists will be entertained by tall tales of spirits and demons. The main attraction here is, the visitor and tourist will had their own experience by watching the step-by-step of sago and taste the finished products which is sago pearls and biscuits.
One aspect that differ the Melanaus from other Borneo people is that they eat Sago in preference to rice. Sago palms originally grew wild in the coastal swamps, and the Melanaus took it upon themselves to cultivate these plants. The ten-metre high palm trunk accumulates starch. It swells just before flowering indicating the right time for harvesting by felling. The pith is grated to a fine mash. This is soaked in a long wooden trough, then trodden through a mat to leach out the sago starch. The off-white sediment settles at the bottom of the trough it is spread on mats to dry into lumps. These are broken up and finally ground into flour.
Malay Long House.
Malay long house represents Malay race in Sarawak. It is well adapted to the tropical climate. Like all local houses, it is built of wood. The Brooke era introduced lofty ideas on columns, stucco, and indoor plumbing. From as early on as the 1860's, a few leading Malay families commissioned professional builders, often Chinese, to construct their stately homes; a few which may still be seen today in Jalan Ajibah Abol in Kuching.
At here the visitor can enjoyed and learn lots of Malay words such as “Selamat Datang” which means Welcome n much more in the Malay house. Moreover, they will experience to join in many traditional games here such as gasing (top spinning) and congkak (a traditional Malay board-like game).
Besides that, Malay Long house built with their own special characteristics that will amazed the visitors. They are built on stilts and a visitor approaching from the front comes up a staircase. He announces his presence before he reaches the verandah. This may be quite small, leading along from the front of house. It permits a stranger to wait until somebody welcomes him in. The area designated for the men, official occasions and the entertainment of guests, is a front room taking up the width of the house. Windows cut down to floor level admits breeze for the seated people. Much artistic skill is lavished on the decoration of the stair and window railings, fascia boards under the eaves as well as the ventilation grills above or beside doorways.
Chinese Farm House.
Chinese represents one-third of the state’s population in Sarawak. They immigrated in the early 1900’s at the invitation of the Raja who wanted to build up a solid farming middle class. They are likely to be of Hakka or Foochow descent. The first Chinese settlers to Sarawak, the Hakka clan, brought with them Cha Kiak, the traditional Chinese wooden clogs as on display at the Chinese farm house. The typical Sarawakian Chinese abode is a tribute to the pioneering spirit and adaptability of these hardy people. Outside the house is the pepper garden - a sight not to be missed.
Differ From local dwellings, The Chinese Farm house is built at ground level. The floor is made of trodden earth, the walls of whitewashed sawn timber. The roof is thatched with leaf attap. The house is divided into two main parts; the family room which contains the kitchen, eating and living area as well as a storage area for valuables such as bicycles or agricultural machinery, and the bedroom. Not only that the focal or main points of the house is the household shrine. A print or statuette of the god revered by the family is displayed here, surrounded by joss sticks, candles, little cups of tea and other seasonal offerings. The doorpost is also divinely protected by the application of strips of red paper, inscribed with protection verses.
Persada Alam.
While enjoyed the waterfall view the visitor and tourist will be served at Persada Alam with some interactive performances by the artist of Sarawak Cultural Village which include fashion shows, folk songs, jamming sessions and much more.
Furthermore, the Persada Alam is also a perfect venue to organize business meeting – “Creative outdoor meeting with natural green surroundings”. Guests can enjoy their day with varieties of local tea on sale at the Tea Pavillion.
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