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Malaysia's friendly traditional communities have opened up
their homes to foreign guests so they can have a taste of
the kampung or village lifestyle to cherish for a lifetime.
Experiencing a homestay in a traditional village is perhaps
one of the fastest and easiest ways to get to know the real
Malaysia.
You will discover that things here move at a slightly slower
pace than in the city, and for those who relish the quiet
calm of the rustic life, this is possibly as good as it
gets. Homestay guests will not just be immersed in the
lifestyle of the locals; they will also quickly establish a
bond with their warm and welcoming families who will treat
them like family.
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Visitors will experience the full spectrum of village life.
Home-cooking lessons and meal times will surely be a memorable
part of your stay. The wide variety and sumptuousness of
painstakingly prepared dishes can sometimes be enough to confuse
most people! Guests will learn how to prepare the food. This
might include gathering, cooking and washing it as well.
The lucky few will also have the opportunity to harvest fruits
that are in season or try their skill at plucking coconuts out
of palm trees 30-40 ft. above the ground with a bamboo pole!
Spend time with the children after they return from school and
indulge in traditonal games that are still popular, such as kite
flying, top-spinning, and congkak. Or you can choose to explore
your surroundings, spend some time at the local pond, trying
your hand at riverside fishing or perhaps indulge in a spot of
farming a la Malaysia. In the evenings, you'll enjoy cultural
dances, musical performances and even a mock-wedding, all of
which you will be encouraged to participate in.
Experience the charm of Malay traditions that have been
preserved throughout the ages, which remain very much alive.
Live with your hosts, eat with them, be a part of their family.
And when you return home, take with you a memorable cultural
experience, and the friendships of a family happy to welcome you
whenever you return to Malaysia!The amenities in Malaysian
villages offer basic comforts. Electricity and running water are
available all over Malaysia, while all these villages are
connected to big cities via modern highways and public
transport.
The kampungs, or villages, that are involved in the homestay
programme are committed to ensuring that you experience
village-style living first-hand. and are used to welcoming a
variety of foreign guests from around the world. These kampungs
have been carefully selected and conform with strict guidelines
set by the Ministry of Tourism so as to bring out the best of
Malaysia. For a cultural experience like no other, the time is
now, the place is Malaysia.
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