Mah Meri Cultural Village
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Port
Port Kelang (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$99.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4½ hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Three thousand years ago along the western coast of the Malay Peninsula, small flotillas of tribal people plied the waters in their houseboats, living sustainably on the marine and mangrove flora and fauna. Today, these peoples are referred to by archaeologists as ‘sea nomads’. Although their lifestyle was transient, their ability to exist as one with nature gave them a deeply spiritual outlook on life that few have ever experienced. Now completely settled on land, the descendants of the sea nomads still observe many traditional ways.
You will visit their community today through the Mah Meri Cultural Village -- your opportunity to delve into the closeness and cultural strength that can best be experienced through their simple way of life. The practice of organizing their lives through spirits is central to traditional Mah Meri culture and their villages or kampongs. The skilled Mah Meri people craft fascinating, profound sculptures depicting these spirits -- priceless works of art that are protected by a UNESCO World Heritage designation. During your time here you’ll come to understand the importance of documenting and preserving the Mah Meri culture.
Notes:
Tour does not operate on Mondays and the Muslim New Year.