Experience the rich cultural heritage of the Bidayuh tribe and explore the traditional longhouses in Sarawak’s Mongkos village. Join a fascinating tour and enjoy native cuisine.
Experience the rich cultural heritage of the Bidayuh tribe and explore the traditional longhouses in Sarawak’s Mongkos village. Join a fascinating tour and enjoy native cuisine.
- Kota Kinabalu City Waterfront - A encounter with Empurau fish freely undisturbed as it is protected species in this river.
The experience to have a Bidayuh Ethnic lunch traditionally cook in bamboo.
- Kota Kinabalu City Waterfront - A encounter with Empurau fish freely undisturbed as it is protected species in this river.
The experience to have a Bidayuh Ethnic lunch traditionally cook in bamboo.
- Bottled water
- Transport by Air-Conditioned MiniVan
- Lunch
- Ethnic Lunch
- Water Bottle
- Return Tour Transfer to Hotel
- English Speaking Guide
- Infant not occupying seat no charges
- Bottled water
- Transport by Air-Conditioned MiniVan
- Lunch
- Ethnic Lunch
- Water Bottle
- Return Tour Transfer to Hotel
- English Speaking Guide
- Infant not occupying seat no charges
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Explore the Mongkos village of the Bidayuh tribe, located near the Kalimantan border. Recognize Mongkos as an active rural community that houses one of the scarce traditional Bidayuh longhouses in Sarawak. Embark on a tour through the traditional longhouse, acquainting yourself with its history and participating in the preparation of a local lunch….
Explore the Mongkos village of the Bidayuh tribe, located near the Kalimantan border. Recognize Mongkos as an active rural community that houses one of the scarce traditional Bidayuh longhouses in Sarawak. Embark on a tour through the traditional longhouse, acquainting yourself with its history and participating in the preparation of a local lunch.
Kampung Mongkos is distinguished by its possession of two of Sarawak’s very few remaining Bidayuh longhouses. The village, dating back over a century, is situated near Sungai Mongkos.
- It is said that Mongkos was named after the plant lungkos (Bidayuh for wild ginger)
- On arrival visitors are welcomed with a ceremony. First they are greeted with drum music called “bidumbak”. A white hen’s egg is used to chase away evil spirits and visitors are then entertained with ‘langi pingadap’ (a traditional welcoming dance). Welcoming ceremony would end with a “belangi” dance in which the visitors are encouraged to take part.
- Another dance called “Pak Dino” and “Dayang Diki” will not be presented. In this dance dolls are used to tell a story about a married couple. Because marriage between siblings is taboo for the Bidayuh, the couple was cursed and they turned into monkeys.
- Other Attractions:The Silungkung Waterfall ( spiral waterfall ) not included in the Tour
- Pangkak ( top spinning
- Watch Bidayuh Women making baskets,bead items,woodcarving and many other types of handicraft.
- Padi cultivation and farming are the main agricultural activities of the villagers. Among the crops they plant are oil palm,padi,pepper,rubber trees and miscellaneous fruits such as rambutan,mango banana,jackfruit and durian.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
