Sabah
Sabah is a multicultural state with many different ethnic groups. The largest ethnic groups are the Murut, Kadazan/Dusun and Bajau. Other groups include Rungus, Malay, Chinese, Indonesians and Philipinos.
The Rungus people reside on both side of Marudu Bay, on the Kudat and Bengkoka peninsulas. Although sharing many of their belief, rituals and festivals with the Kadazandusun, the Rungus have a number of unique legends and practices, as well as their own distinctive costume and architecture.
Cultural adventure:
| To see or live in one, cultural adventure could make a stimulating study and experience. Experience living in a traditional Rungus longhouse, in the valley of Bavanggazo. | |
| Experience the "Land of the Bajau Horsemen" or "Cowboys of the East" at Kota Belud. | |
| Monsopiad Cultural Village. A trip to see the legacy of ancient feuding families and house of skulls. Batu Punggul Live among the headhunters in the heartland of Borneo. See also Monsopiad.org | |
| Visit a native village in Tambunan which is not far from Kota Kinabalu. |
Other cultural attractions:
| Kinabalu National Park, Kota Kinabalu. Mountain work. | |
| Poring Hot Springs, Kota Kinabalu. Canopy Walk, Butterfly Farm, Tropical Garden, Orchid Conservation Center. | |
| Filipino Market, Kota Kinabalu. Local crafts and souviniers. | |
| Sabah State Museum, Kota Kinabalu. | |
| Signal Hill Observatory, Kota Kinabalu. | |
| KK Heritage Walk, Kota Kinabalu. | |
| Meet the Bajau tribe on the weekly market, or Tamu at Kota Belud. | |
| Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center, Sandakan. | |
| Agnes Keith House, Sandakan. Did you know? Agnes Keith is famous for coining the term "Land below the Wind". | |
| Lankayan Island, Sandakan. | |
| Kinabatangan River, Sandakan. | |
| Sandakan Heritage Trail, Sandakan. | |
| Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau. | |
| Tawau Hills Park, Tawau. | |
| Tip of Borneo, Kudat. |
Sarawak
Sarawak is a multicultural state with over 27 different ethnic groups. The largest ethnic groups are the Ibans and the Chinese, followed by the Malays, Bidayuhs, Melanaus and the Orang Ulus.
The Ibans are also called "Sea Dayak" and the Bidayuhs are also called "Land Dayak". Orang Ulus meanwhile are divided into the following tribes: Kayans, Kelabits and Penans.
Cultural adventure:
| Sarawak Cultural Village, Kuching. Explore Sarawak in half-a-day. About 35 KM away from Kuching. | |
| Annah Rais is a very traditional Bidayuh Longhouse located about 80 km from Kuching . | |
| Trekking: Sarawak offers you a large number of exciting trekking opportunities. Travel in the interior of Sarawak can be quite time consuming and may be subject to weather conditions. |
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Brunei
Brunei's culture mainly derived from the Old Malay World, a territory which covered the Malay Archipelago. Brunei’s culture is therefore deeply rooted in its Malay origins, which are reflected in the nation’s language, architecture, ceremonies, and customs governing daily life. Though various foreign civilisations have played a role in forming Brunei’s rich history, the traditions of the Old Malay World have left an indelible mark on the culture of modern Brunei.
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There are Iban longhouses located in the remote areas near Labi,
Mendaram and Teraja. All located in the Kuala Belait district. Not to be
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Kalimantan
Kalimantan is a multicultural state with over 20 different ethnic groups. The largest ethnic group are the Dayaks, followed by the Malays and the Chinese, Madurese and other Indonesian ethnic groups.
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Experience living in a traditional Iban, Embaluh and Kantu longhouses. | |
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Labuan
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