The previous Do-It-Yourself (Sabah) article was well received and many had questions on the lesser known Cultural Village Tour.
During your trip to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah – you would want to
make time to visit their Cultural Village known as Mari-Mari Cultural Village.
You rarely find this place on your given itinerary, especially if you take
group and shared tours by agents. This could possibly be due to the duration of the activity
as well as the costing involved. This round, we will look at the following:
👀 What makes this highly priced activity highly recommended on Trip Advisor?
👀 Is it a well-worthy visit or just another tourist
trap?
Just a 25 minute drive from KK City, the village is situated
in a tranquil-lush jungle area with the aim of promoting the tradition and lifestyle of
the FIVE indigenous tribes in Sabah – Kadazan – Duzun, Murut, Lungayeh, Bajau
and Rungus. Each tribe has its significant traditions and customs.
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For example: Why do the head-hunt and hang the skulls
outside? What is required for a lady to qualify for marriage? How they cook
their traditional bamboo rice? Where do they store their rice wines.. and the
list goes on!
You will be assigned a guide and there are several visiting
times to take note:
10am → 2pm → 6pm
You will be greeted by the Head of the Village in a
traditionally ‘hair-raising’ ceremony, later taken to visit each traditional
house along with its individual characteristics and specialities. There will be
demonstrations and hands-on activities for all to participate. Challenge yourself to their wine tasting
activities.
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| IC: Emilinda - Roti Jala |
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| IC: Adventoro |
After your visit to the tribal houses, you will be entertained
by their traditional dances and you are allowed to participate as well. At the
end of your tour – you will be served lunch, hi-tea or dinner depending on your
time of visit.
Is the visit worth while? My personal opinion – it is worth
every moment spent there! Tickets can be booked and purchased online via
various sources or by simply dropping me an enquiry – to which I am able to
direct you to the person in charge.
There is no other memorable way to understand and
experience the Borneo culture if not through this detailed and interactive tour.
Entrance Fees : RM120 - RM180 (with/without return transport)
What to Wear: Comfortable clothes and shoes.
What to Bring: Cash – there is no credit card processor on
site.
Umbrella / Raincoats
[They are up for SALE at the Counter at RM2 and RM5
respectively]
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