Malaysia is full of great places, and here is our short list of highlights, not to be missed. Choose between Peninsular Malaysia, and Malaysian Borneo, or visit both, as air transportation is inexpensive and easy. Tour Malacca, tour Lankawi, tour George Town, or tour Kuala Lumpur now! Peninsular Malaysia 1. Melaka, a charming riverside town, [...]
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Shops & markets in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Shopping opportunities abound in Kuala Lumpur, with everything ranging from high end boutique items to brand-name knock-offs that keep international lawyers busy. Jalan Petaling: Same Old, Same Old, Day and Night By day, on two blocks of one of Chinatown’s main streets, you can visit Chinese shops selling everything from incense to dresses, but by [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Art Galleries in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
The art scene is just taking off in Kuching, and there are several galleries of note. We expect the gallery scene to grow, so do keep an eye on the art scene here. Here are our favorites: Atelier Gallery 104 Main Bazaar Street Tel: 082-243-492 GPS N01°33.448’ E 110°20.915’ Here, contemporary Malaysian art and design [...]
Read the rest of this entry »WoWasis on Bookstores in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Sarawak’s capital city of Kuching has a number of bookstores, and this is your best spot in Malaysia to pick up books on Sarawak. Several of these stores are within a few blocks of each other, allowing you to browse and compare selection before buying. See our book reviews for an idea of what’s [...]
Read the rest of this entry »James Ritchie on the religious basis for headhunting in Sarawak, Borneo
WoWasis correspondent James Ritchie on the religious basis for headhunting. You may also want to read How Headhunting originated in Sarawak, Borneo and An Iban veteran tells how heads are smoked in Sarawak, Borneo. Headhunting was the result of serious religious beliefs among the Ibans of Sarawak. It was a ritual filled with pomp and ceremony, [...]
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WoWasis correspondent James Ritchie on how headhunters smoke heads. You may also want to read: How Headhunting originated in Sarawak, Borneo and The religious basis for headhunting in Sarawak, Borneo . TEMENGGONG Jinggut anak Atari, who is in his early 60s and is the titular chief of the Ibans in Kapit, has seen heads being taken [...]
Read the rest of this entry »James Ritchie on How Headhunting originated in Sarawak, Borneo
WoWasiscorrespondent James Ritchie on how headhunting originated in Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia. You may also want to read: An Iban veteran tells how heads are smoked in Sarawak, Borneo and The religious basis for headhunting in Sarawak, Borneo. Are headhunters still alive in Sarawak today? The answer is yes and no. If you consider that Dayak [...]
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James Ritchie is Sarawak’s chronicler, a near-legendary raconteur and bon-vivant who has spent a lifetime studying the customs of the State of Sarawak in Malaysian Borneo. He has written a great deal on the practice of, and mythos surrounding the tradition of headhunting. The following three articles are available as posts on the WoWasis blog. [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Visit a traditional longhouse in Sarawak, Borneo while you still can
Visiting a Dayak Longhouse is, by everyone’s account, one of the highlights of a visit to the state of Sarawak, Borneo. Some westerners, though, have an aversion to “roughing it,” and elect to go for a day visit, rather than an overnight stay. This is a mistake for several reasons, the chief of which is [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Arts, Crafts, and Cooking classes in Kuching, Malaysian Borneo
A great way to enhance your stay in the city of Kuching, Sarawak is to take a cooking, crafts, painting, or traditional dancing class. These are affordable and taught by affable experts who speak English, and Melton Kais’ painting classes can even include a home stay on premises if you wish. Cooking, Crafts, [...]
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