Pt 3 - Trip to Kuching - Cat Museum

Kuching means Cat in Malay language. Kuching is also the name of the capital city of Sarawak, one of the state in Malaysia. It was also famously referred as the Cat City. In fact, you will see many cat statues built around the city. If you first time visiting Kuching and a cat's lover, it will appreciate my recommendation to visit the cat museum. You will find many collections of cats in various forms and designs. Many are contributed by the royal families, locals or special collection from overseas... some are artifacts and priceless.

I have captured some cats photo, i hope you will like it.

The famous richest cat that you will see in most of the restaurant is the "Chew Choi Meow", which means that Cat that attracts prosperity. I think it's origin are from Japan.

Beside that, I like the Chinese version ... some made by clay, very unique and it is not easily found in market. They are priceless, I think.

You can also find more westernize ....

Tigers have been referred as big cat ..... you may find some tigers in the cat museum too.

And I had found a mirror on a wall, so I shouted at it, "Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the handsome afterall ? " Do you know what, my face appeared, if you don't believe, check out the following photo ... ha! ha! ha! .... LOL!

I have spent almost 2 hours plus there, as a photo enthusiast, there are so many cute kitties for photo shooting. I really love it but the time is not allowed for me to stay longer as my family members are waiting impatiently ... LOL, quick!! better run .....

and lastly, I took an exterior look of the museum before I went off ....

Btw, don't expect the whole place is cat museum, this building is Kuching North City Hall, the museum is just occupied at lower ground floor.

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Pt 2 - Kuching Trip - A Living Museum

Our country, Malaysia has rich cultural diversity with multiple races like Malay, Chinese and Indian. More so for Kuching which consists of various tribes, mainly, the Bidayuh, Iban, Penan, Orang Ulu, Melanau and many more .... it has made Kuching full of rich cultural heritage and being a city boy, I was amaze with their rich cultures and customs.

A must visit place in Kuching is the Sarawak Cultural Village, it is also called the Living Museum. It consists a 17.5 acre of land on the foothill of the legendary Mount Santubong. You can find seven authentic ethnic houses built surrounding a lake. These houses were built base on the authentic architecture design of olden days houses ... it is simply amazing, when you walk inside, you will feel like you are having a time traveling back to the old days to experience their living.

The awesome part is that you will meet many "actual" person who are the origin people of the tribe, they are hired as care taker of the house. They all dressed up like olden day in their own costume and greet you when you enter into their house. That why this place is also called "Living Museum". The village also provide lodging service where some of those houses are open for rental.

Wow ... I have taken so many photos and it is impossible to share all my photos in this blog. Well, this is a fantastic place and I have meet many friendly people. I also realized that this place is to host the world famous Rainforest Music Festival, maybe one day I will return to join the music festival. 

On daily basis, they will perform two cultural shows at 11 am and 4 pm each day. I was in fact late, by the time I reached the fully air-cond auditorium, it was 4.30 pm. But nevertheless, I manage to watch some of the fantastic performance.

If you decided to go Kuching, please don't miss the opportunity.

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