One of the few authentic Bidayuh longhouses that is open to tourists is this one in Kampung Mongkos, District of Serian in Sarawak. Visitors to the longhouse have to participate in the "Mipis" ritual before entering the house. It is a ceremony to chase away unseen evil spirits. Ritual dancers curb the spirits from harming their ... continue reading »

About sixty kilometres away from Kuching in the District of Serian is this quiet Malay village called Tebakang. However, under its homestay programme where 19 homes participate in, the village could be teeming with tourists, particularly during Summertime in the West when most people would take a lengthy break. You may wonder what occupies their time here. ... continue reading »