Mah Meri Cultural Village
-
Puerto
Puerto Kelang (Kuala Lumpur), Malasia
-
Nivel de actividad
Moderate
-
Tipo de excursión
All
-
Accesible para personas en silla de ruedas
No
-
A partir de
$99
-
Edad mínima
Information Not Currently Available
-
Duración
Approximately 4½ hours
-
Comidas incluidas
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, archaeologists refer to these peoples 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 during the Muslim New Year.