Sarawak Experience of a lifetime for 135 undergrads at SCV

SANTUBONG: It was the experience of a lifetime for 135 undergraduates who took part in an International Student Charette My Sarawak Experience organised by Institute of Landscape Architect Malaysia (ILAM) at Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV) recently.

The three-day event was open to participants from local universities and also those from the Philippines, Australia, and Indonesia.

It was held in conjunction with the recent International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) Asia Pacific Region (APR) Forum with Kuching as the hosting venue.

The event was also to expose participants to the rich traditions and cultures of the ethnic groups as well as to provide a hands-on experience as part of their landscape architectural programme.

ILAM president Mohd Fadrilla Mohd Taib highlighted that the purpose of the event was to engage participants in creative outdoor activity to inspire them to respect the environment as well as the communities at large.

My Sarawak Experience, according to Fadrilla, will enable participants to immerse themselves in Sarawaks culture and form meaningful people connections because the programme like no other will instill a true sense of accomplishment and pride.

Apart from having a taste of living in Sarawaks very own living museum, the participants were provided with exciting activities which include an introduction to its communities and culture, jungle trekking, rainforest survival cooking exercise, hands-on group competition Landscape Box and cultural shows.

On the first day, participants, after a guided tour to the ethnic houses, were taught how to perform Bidayuh traditional dance led by one of SCVs dance instructor Hamidah Mohd.

On the second day, students were divided into seven groups and given traditional names like Laja, Manggeng, Agau, Tadun, Totoi, Rentap, Tugau and Apui just before going for their one-hour long jungle trek via the Penan trail.

The participants were led by Stanly Marxtison Leo and the safety briefing conducted by Ibrahim Chong who congratulated them for being brave enough to venture into the foothill jungles of the legendary Mount Santubong.

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Sarawak Experience of a lifetime for 135 undergrads at SCV