Mari Mari Cultural Village is a living museum on the outskirts of Kota Kinabalu 45 minutes from the city centre. It is a great experience if you are looking to understand and learn about the culture and history of Sabah. The village is suitable for all age groups.

Mari-Mari Cultural Village, Tribes of Sabah

The cultural village features 5 of the main tribes of Sabah including the:

• Kadazan-Dusun: The rice farmers from the interior
• Murut: The feared Head Hunters
• Bajau: The Sea Gypsies
• Lundayeh: Fishermen and Hunters
• Rungus: The people from the north living in Long Houses

Making Fire, Mari Mari Cultural Village

Each of the tribes will showcase some of their traditional lifestyles to give visitors live experiences.  Some of the activities are:

• Blowpipe, used for hunting
• Start a fire
• Cooking with fire
• A taster of local food, honey and rice wine
• Trampoline Challenge
• Traditional Dance Show

Wild Borneo Honey, Mari Mari Cultural Village

There are 3 daily shows morning, afternoon and evening.

Tour will take around 3 hours including visits to the different tribe houses with activities, meal, and dance show. Excluding transport from the cultural village to your hotel.

Entrance, Mari Mari Cultural Village

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