March 22, 2017

Sarawak : Rantau Kemiding, Kanowit




Rantau Kemiding is a lovely longhouse not too far from Kanowit town. The long house chief is TR Benjamin Angki Kaboy, the first Iban man with a degree from East West Centre of Hawaii.
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He and his relatives have turned the longhouse into a special homestay business. Recently it won an award from the Ministry of Tourism, Malaysia.

These are some of the activities you can choose from:
Day One
  • Welcoming drinks
  • Cultural dance
  • Accommodation
  • Foods and drinks
  • Longhouse tour & story sharing session
  • Trekking
  • Entrance fees
Day 2 Blowpipe demonstration
  • Handicraft making
  • Indoor traditional games
Optional Activities
(Can be arrange upon guest request)
  • Fishing safari
  • Rubber tapping & processing the rubber
  • River cruise using local boat
  • Ranyai and betaboh session
  • Try yourself Iban traditional costume
if anybody happens to be interested, you can log in to their website:
http://rantaukemiding.blogspot.com and if you want to drop by on a visit, the tuai rumah‘s contact numbers are 084-753563 or 013-8823076.

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