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| 3½ HOURS MONSOPIAD CULTURAL VILLAGE |
| Tour Code: |
PB-BKI-005 |
| Duration: |
3½ hours Morning departure 0930hrs-1300hrs Afternoon departure 1330hrs-1700hrs (Upon availabilty) |
| Location: |
Penampang district (West of Sabah, Malaysia) |
| Transport: |
Van or Coach |
| Minimum: |
2 adults per tour departure |
AM: 0930hrs |
(No Meal)
Pick up from hotel lobby for Monsopiad Cultural Village in Penampang, a home to the Kadazan people. There are about more than 30 ethnic group in Sabah and Kadazan being the largest that contributes to 1/3 of Sabah's population. Visit the legendary house of Monsopiad's descendent where the 42 skulls of the warrior's advesaries are kept. Enthralled by the mysteries of Kadazan ancient folklore and see the massive monolith which Monsopiad planted about three hundred years ago. Here, you could also witness the model of a typical Kadazan native house where its structure is mostly built using few types of palm trees and bamboo including its roof. For better understanding, the common traditional activities will also be showcase here. You should take the opportunity to taste our famous local wine made from rice hence the name 'Rice Wine'. Local villagers with their fascinating traditional costumes will be presenting a scheduled cultural dance to visitors to make your visit a more memorable one. Before your return to hotel, a chance to further explore briefly some part of the Penampang area to witness the changes of the past and present. The houses nowadays are mostly concrete although you could see some are still wooden but a typical Kadazan house is hardly seen.
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| 1300hrs |
Arrived at your hotel. END.
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or PM: 1330-1700hrs |
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| Includes: |
English speaking guide, entrance, welcome drink, ongoing exhibition (if any), cultural show, Monsopiad's burial ground (option), transport and tour activities as per itinerary. |
| Excludes: |
Any items not mentioned. |
| Recommended items to bring: |
Personal toiletries. |
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