Annual Event...
| Date/Month | Event | Description |
| 14 & 15 February** | Chinese New Year | i) Open House at Chinese Farm House ii) Food & Drinks served to the guests. iii) Discount entrance fee |
| 15 Febuary | SCV's 20th Anniversary | i) Discount entrance fee |
| 29 & 30 May | World Harvest Festival | i) Two-days festival ii) Activities during the festival: Iron Man Contest, International Concert & Workshop, Food & Craft Fiesta plus Ethnic Beauty Pageant Contest |
| 1 & 2 June | Gawai Dayak | i) Open House at Iban Longhouse, Bidayuh Longhouse & Orang Ulu Longhouse ii) Food & drinks served iii) Discount on Entrance Fee |
| 9 - 11 July | Rainforest World Music Festival 2010 | i) International performances from all over the world |
| 31 August | National Day | i) Discount on Entrance Fee & Activities |
| 16 September | 1 Malaysia Day | i) Entrance Fee Flat Rate RM10 |
| 10 & 11 September** | Hari Raya Aidilfitri | i) Open House at Malay Town House ii) Food & Drinks served for the guests |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | i) Discount on Entrance Fee |
** Dates are subject to change
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The Gawai festival has always been one of the celebrated festivals in Sarawak. Its origins goes back to the folklore that tells of the adventure of men travelling to the world of the gods and spirits with an invitation to join in a feast, then of their subsequent journey to the world of mortals. It is generally believed that Gawai is being held when one is persuaded by the gods to do so in his dream. After performing this Gawai ceremony, one's life and the lives of all those who have been touched by the celebration will be blessed - so it is believed!
That is the origin of Gawai from a mystical point of view. But on a more down-to-earth way of seeing it, Gawai festival is the celebration of the end of harvesting season and the start of a new farming season. Today, throughout Sarawak, the Dayak community celebrate Gawai in their villages and urban homes with open invitation, sharing the finest of their hospitality with the other communities.
As another highlight of the night, an ethnic beauty pageant will also be held as a sign of recognition to beautiful and intellectual women. With the gracious sponsorship from Unilever who has the Fair & Lovely whitening facial cream under its wing, the organizers are looking for a maiden who possess grace, pose and charm, articulate with a good knowledge of Sarawak's beautiful culture and heritage. She must be, in short, a woman of substance.
About Sarawak Cultural Village
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.
The 3 days festival is held at the Sarawak Cultural Village, a living museum where the traditional habitats of Sarawak's major ethnic groups have been lovingly reproduced. Set amid lush rainforest greenery at the foothills of jungle clad Mount Santubong, and a stone's throw away from the beach resorts of the Santubong peninsula, the village provides the ideal venue for this festival that celebrates nature, ethnic music and the indigenous cultures of the world.
For more information, visit the RWMF Website!