Kuching

The state capital of Sarawak and the largest city on the island of Borneo, Kuching is a diverse city which has incorporated multiple cultures and has evolved as a city with a unique cultural identity. Located on the banks of the Sarawak River, it is serviced by its own international airport and is a major gateway for tourists visiting Sawarak and Borneo. Kuching is also known as the City of Unity by One Malaysia Foundation due to the existence of racial harmony, which prevails in the city because of cross-racial marriages, multi-racial schools, fair scholarship distribution, and a balanced workforce.

Food is an integral part of Kuching. The experience that the local cuisine and eateries provide here is highly revered among Malaysians, making this city an important destination for food lovers. Traditional dishes such as Laksa Sarawak and Kueh Lapis are highly sought after. Trendy cafes and restaurants too have fast emerged, offering a global cuisine experience to both tourists and locals alike.

Kuching annually holds numerous cultural events like telecom expo, wildlife conference, start-up festivals and fests like cartoon gallery and street art festival, and food fairs. In addition, Kuching, for the past several years, has been hosting the renowned Rainforest Music Festival and also inaugurated the Kuching Waterfront Jazz Festival.

Kuching’s diverse culture, therefore, is worth experiencing, and there is always some sort of exhibition or fest or gallery open throughout the year. In addition, one can also visit Sarawak Cultural Village in Kuching, where the visitors can experience the lifestyle, activities and artefacts of the various communities prevalent in Kuching through dance performances, plays, art, and handicrafts, among others.