| Here are 10 things you ought to try when | | | | Sarawakian export, sago.Sago flour imparts a |
| you're in Kuching, Sarawak.1. Taste Kuching's | | | | distinctive taste to this biscuit. It even |
| favourite noodle dish called "kolo mee". This | | | | comes in chocolate flavour, besides the usual |
| simple noodle dish with slices of barbecued | | | | traditional recipe.7. Buy yourself a "pua |
| pork, | | | | kumbu" |
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| a sprinkling of spring onions and a bowl of | | | | A pua kumbu is a handwoven cloth used by |
| soup drives Kuchingites (that's what we call | | | | Iban tribe, inspired by their dreams. The |
| people from Kuching) abroad mad with desire. | | | | intricate colours and superb workmanship |
| Available at most coffeeshops and cafes in | | | | |
| Kuching. If you can find "kolo mee", you | | | | makes each piece a work of art. Get yourself |
| should also try the spicy Sarawak laksa, | | | | one if you can afford it.8. Explore the |
| another specialty dish of Sarawak.2. Try | | | | national parks! |
| "umai". | | | | |
| | | | Sarawak is teeming with national parks so go |
| "Umai" is the Melanau's version of the | | | | on the adventure of your life. Experience |
| Cantonese 'yee sang' (raw fish salad). | | | | wildlife like you've never seen before. |
| Imagine a fiesty salad of shallots, raw fish, | | | | |
| lime juice and salt.Never leave without | | | | Start with the famous Bako National Park. We |
| giving this dish a try!3. Take a boat ride to | | | | assure you it won't be your last.9. Take home |
| the other side of the Kuching River for 30 | | | | some lovely pottery! |
| sen (or USD 0.10) | | | | |
| | | | From rustic jars to pots, from vases to pen |
| The non-motorised boat ride goes across the | | | | holders, there's nothing like an authentic |
| Kuching River in just under five minutes. | | | | Sarawakian pottery to remind you of this |
| It's a slow and beautiful boat ride across a | | | | laidback land, showcasing the best of native |
| lovely river. Where to go for this boat ride? | | | | culture.10. Enjoy the Sarawak Cultural |
| Just get to the Kuching Waterfront, the pride | | | | Village |
| of all Kuchingites.4. Hang loose at the | | | | |
| Waterfront. | | | | The Sarawak Cultural Village is hailed as |
| | | | Asia's best living museum, showcasing |
| It's a hip and happening place to be when | | | | Sarawak's native peoples, their lifestyle, |
| the sun sets even if you're only sipping "teh | | | | their homes and their culture. Just 45 |
| tarik" which is hot tea with milk. Watch the | | | | minutes by car from the city of Kuching, this |
| world go by or observe the boats ply the | | | | village of 14 acres will astound you with the |
| river.5. Support the local pepper industry! | | | | wondrous diversity of people and their |
| | | | culture. If there's only one place to visit |
| Sarawak pepper is world famous so don't even | | | | while you're here, make it the Sarawak |
| think of leaving the place without grabbing | | | | Cultural Village.Krista Goon is a writer and |
| all sorts of pepper paraphernalia - from | | | | the co-business owner of which helps business |
| pepper sweets to pepper perfume!6. Bite into | | | | owners maximise their website potential |
| a crispy "tebaloi" | | | | through ideas, tips and brainwaves. She also |
| | | | runs SarawakOnline.com, a helpful resource |
| This traditional biscuit of the native | | | | for all things Sarawak. |
| people of Sarawak is made from another famous | | | | |