What’s it like to be living in a collective kampung? Well, it was an intricate part of Singapore’s past for the longest time, before it became a thing of our history. Thankfully, not all is lost with homestays situated all across our causeway.
Homestays in Malaysia are perhaps one of the best ways to get to know Malaysia. A Ministry of Tourism & Culture initiative, the unique programme offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience first-hand the authentic charms of rural life. Live with a local family and enjoy a fascinating spectrum of local culture and traditions in a traditional setting.
Each homestay offers a different experience. Savour local food and participate in a host of delightful activities throughout the day, form harvesting crops to playing traditional games. With things moving at a slower pace than in the city, relish the quiet calm of the rustic life. Visitors will immerse in the lifestyle of the locals and experience the full spectrum of village life.
A Whole Different Experience
At Kampung Homestay Lonek, experience ‘the kampung days’ as you hear from your parents with local hosts. One such homestay is located in the state of Negeri Sembilan. Kampung Lonek, once a champion for the most beautiful village competition, is home to a group of industrious folks who work the paddy fields, tend to fruit orchards and run several small industries producing handicrafts made of rattan, pandan, mengkuang and bamboo.
Also with a small industry producing soy sauce, chilli sauce as well as a local delicacy made of soy bean, called tempe. Some of these products are produced at home, whilist others are housed in small, mini-factories in the village. There are also activities like traditional games, cooking demonstrations, nature-exploration activities, fishing, cultural shows and handicrafts. Experience making traditional Malay delicacies from scratch or step into their very own paddy fields for and experience what it’s like to be a farmer.
Heartwarming and Welcoming
The locals at Kampong Homestay Lonek allows visitors to experience true blue Malaysian hospitality. Welcomed with open arms and treated like VIPs throughout the stay, visitors of the homestay leave with not only precious memories but also brand new friendships forged with the local family, who will always be ready to welcome you back to Malaysia with open arms.
Rates at Kampong Homestay Lonek begin at MYR130.00 per pax for a 2D1N stay and it includes a traditional homestay welcome reception, an orientation session with the foster family, a village tour, local traditional games, a traditional delicacy cooking demostration as well as a cultural show by homestay participants.
By Eu Shuqi
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