Excursion & Gala Dinner

 Excursion
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On 9th of March 2015, 6th INSF & UNSC will organise an excursion to explore Sarawak. 

Excursion inclusive for international participants  while additional charges (MYR 150) apply for local participants.

1. Sarawak Culture Village 

Explore Sarawak in half a day at Sarawak Culture Village!

Sarawak Culture Village

Tucked away at the foothills of legendary Mount Santubong, 35 km from Kuching is Sarawak's fascinating cultural showcase, the award winning "Sarawak Cultural Village" which is also the venue for the World Harvest Festival and the Rainforest World Music Festival, an internationally renowned festival.

This living museum is wholly owned by the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) depicts the heritage of the major racial groups in Sarawak and conveniently portrays their respective lifestyle amidst 14 acres of tropical vegetation

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Here, 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 ceramics.

Cultural Performance

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

 2. Kuching City Tour

Kuching Waterfront

Explore Sarawak’s historic capital, Kuching (means "cat" in Malay).

Kuching is the capital of the East Malaysian State of Sarawak. Kuching is the most populous city in the state of Sarawak and the fourth largest city in Malaysia Nestled on the banks of the Sarawak River, the capital, Kuching, retains the old-world charm of its romantic past. The river is the focal point of the town and features a graceful, European-style esplanade - The Kuching Waterfront - with views across to the Astana (The Palace) and Fort Margherita. 

The narrow, bustling streets near the river are crammed with ornate temples, markets, historic buildings and traditional Chinese shop houses selling local handicrafts. Kuching also lays claim to nine museums, many within walking distance of each other. No other city in Malaysia displays its charm with such an easy grace as Kuching, the capital of Sarawak.

Take beautiful photographs at the Cat Monument and Kuching Waterfront. Visit the Kuching Chinatown (the oldest street in the city and the heart of old Kuching), Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple, and the Sarawak Museum (has one of the best collections in Southeast Asia). 

The Cat Monument

The Square Tower

Proceeding along the river you will see villages built on stilts, Fort Margherita, the State Mosque and the Astana, the former residence of the White Rajahs. Pass by the heritage and historic buldings of the White Rajah era, the Square Tower, the Court House, the Pavilion Building, the Charles Brooke Monument and the Post Office.

Charles Brooke Monument

Kuching is famous for its kek lapis (Layer cake)

Excursion's Tentative

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Monday, 9th March 2015

07:30am  : Registration

08.00am  : Depart from hotel/UNIMAS
09.00am  : Arrive at Sarawak Cultural Village
                     Explore Sarawak Cultural Village
11.30am   : Cultural dance at Sarawak Cultural Village 
12.15pm   : Depart from Sarawak Cultural Village to Kuching
01.00pm  : Reach Kuching
                     Lunch (Warong Nusantara) & prayer
02.00pm : Kuching City Tour (Self-guided tour)
                       Sarawak Museum
                       Cat Monument
                       Fort Margerita
                       Kuching Waterfront
                       Kuching Chinatown & etc. 
04.30pm  : End of trip
                     Back to hotel/UNIMAS

Note:This programme is a tentative and is subjected to change at the discretion of the organisers