Traditional Bidayuh Longhouse and Empurau Experience from Kuching

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. It is said that Mongkos was named after the plant lungkos (Bidayuh for wild ginger). On arrival visitors are welcomed with a ceremony. First they are greeted with drum music called “bidumbak”. A white hen’s egg is used to chase away evil spirits and visitors are then entertained with ‘langi pingadap’ (a traditional welcoming dance). Welcoming ceremony would end with a "belangi" dance in which the visitors are encouraged to take part.. Another dance called “Pak Dino” and “Dayang Diki” will not be presented. In this dance dolls are used to tell a story about a married couple. Because marriage between siblings is taboo for the Bidayuh, the couple was cursed and they turned into monkeys.. Other Attractions:The Silungkung Waterfall ( spiral waterfall ) not included in the Tour. Pangkak ( top spinning. Watch Bidayuh Women making baskets,bead items,woodcarving and many other types of handicraft.. Padi cultivation and farming are the main agricultural activities of the villagers. Among the crops they plant are oil palm,padi,pepper,rubber trees and miscellaneous fruits such as rambutan,mango banana,jackfruit and durian.