hey guys!!!
i was just thinking of the places we could visit during the summer and i just rmbed that there's the rainforest world music festival from the 10th to 12th July in Kuching every year. Basically it's when loads of musicians from all over the world gathering at the Cultural Village (about 1 hour's drive from Kuching city) for a 3 day performance.
here's a short description I found on the net..
The Rainforest World Music Festival is a unique festival that brings together on the same stage renowned world musicians from all continents and indigenous musicians from the interiors of the mythical island of Borneo. Its formula of afternoon informative workshops, ethno-musical
lectures, jamming sessions and mini concerts, followed by evening
performances on the main stage has proven to be a hit with the
audience, who come from near and far.
The festival site also sets up a variety of food and drink stalls, an
arts and crafts area as well as a counter for festival memorabilia,
Sarawak souvenirs and CDs by the performing artists, all this
contributing to a fun filled, wholesome festival experience.
World Music plus a country fair atmosphere in the midst of lush
greenery.
The Rainforest World Music Festival, a not-to-be-missed occasion, guarantees a smashing time in the heart of the Borneo Jungle!"
It's near Damai Beach and so can stay at the Holiday Inn resort there during the festival. if you all are interested, have to make bookings early cos it'll be peak tourist season then.
these are some snapshots of damai beach..


and santubong resort (an alternative venue of stay). it's quite near as well - 10 min drive from cultural village.
this is the damai golf resort..which is also nearby..
There are many types of rooms available at Holiday Inn Resort Damai Beach - like pool side rooms, family rooms, balcony type rooms, Bidayuh-Baruk suites (where the rooms are styled after traditional Bidayuh / Baruk houses) and garden view rooms. Rooms are available from RM175 nett per night. Typical rooms are as such..
and there's a pool there as well..
the dining hall..
I onced stayed at their garden chalets (beach front) and it was really awesome. Something like having the luxuries of a 4 star rated hotel but retaining a natural kampung style decor :D For food, there's a nearby fishing village called Kampung Buntal. It's famous for seafood. Last I remember, there was a pond there where you can go fishing and catch really nice sea bass there. There used to be some sort of mini farm as well with a few porcupines and weird animals. can't quite rmb cos the last time i went there, i was 12.
anyway, think about it and if you have any questions, just drop a comment :)
xoxo