Sarawak Cultural Village

Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia and the population comprises of local ethnic groups namely Iban, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu, Melanau and other minor tribes plus the Malays, Chinese and Indians living together in harmony for more than a century. 

Sarawak is also known as the Land of Hornbills because as the name suggest, it is filled with hornbills.

Sarawak Cultural Village is one of the must see attractions here in Kuching Sarawak, simply because it is one of a kind Living Museum in the world. It is located at the base of the legendary Mount Santubong.

Sarawak Cultural Village is roughly 35KM from Kuching town and if you’re driving, it will take 45-50 minutes to get there. 

Sarawak Cultural Village is an Award Winning cultural showcase and it is also the venue for the yearly World Harvest Festival and the Rainforest World Music Festival (held in July or August).

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Sarawak Cultural Village (Kampung Budaya Sarawak)



Tucked away on the foothills of legendary Mount Santubong, 35 km away from Kuching is Sarawak’s fascinating cultural showcase, the award winning “Sarawak Cultural Village“. For the past 20 years since its opening in 1990, SCV has been recognised at both national and international levels as an award winning cultural center showcasing the best of Sarawak traditions and cultures. The Village has been accepted and respected as authentic, traditional and educational.

This living museum depicts the heritage of the major racial groups in Sarawak and conveniently portrays the respective lifestyle amidst 14 acres of equatorial vegetation. It is possible to see Sarawak’s ethnic diversity at a glance. The handicraft is both bewildering and tempting, including the Kain Songket (Malay cloth with gold inlay), Pua Kumbu (Iban housewives textiles), Melanau Terendak (sunhat), Bidayuh tambok (basket), Iban parang (swords), Orang Ulu wood carving and Chinese ceramic.

The 45-minute cultural performance of songs, dances and entertainment is something you will not want to miss out during your visit to Sarawak.

The Sarawak Cultural Village aims to be a world class cultural paradise, by installing fun and excitement to the existing product, by enhancing fun activities, by generating revenue and by training and exposing their existing artistes to become the best of the best and be expert in their respective fields, be it dance, music, arts or crafts.

Furthermore, the Village wants to enhance its role in promoting and preserving the culture and traditions of Sarawak.

Popularly known as SCV, the Village is a “living museum” showcasing the seven major ethnic races of Sarawak; Iban, Bidayuh, Penan, Orang Ulu, Melanau, Malay and Chinese.

Each ‘house’ is an exact replica of traditional dwellings down to the type of wood, landscaping, carvings etc. of the various communities.

Visit the houses to learn their cultures and traditions. Participate in activities including craft making and preparing their various ethnic goodies. There are daily music and dance performances at the Village Theater in the mornings and afternoons.