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Sabah Art Gallery & Batik Painting Experience

Kota Kinabalu

Overview

Highlights:

  • Explore the diverse art forms showcasing Borneo’s tribal artistry
  • Learn the art of Batik painting
  • Create your own handkerchief with guidance from a local artist

This half-day immersive experience offers a window into the vibrant artistic traditions that lie at the heart of Borneo’s tribal culture. Our journey begins at the Sabah Art Gallery, where a striking collection of paintings, sculptures and photographs come together to reveal the many facets of indigenous life.

Now it’s our turn to get creative with a hands-on lesson guided by a skilled local artist on the traditional technique of batik - one of Malaysia’s most cherished art forms. With gentle application, wax and dye transform plain fabric into intricate patterns, as you design and paint your own batik handkerchief to take home.

What's included

  • Return transfers
  • Entrance fees
  • Batik workshop

Please note: All Freedom Day descriptions represent a typical itinerary and may not operate exactly as described. Local operators may vary from time to time.

Useful information

  • Price:From MYR 600 / £105
  • Operates: daily
  • Departure Time:9AM
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Pickup location:Hotel
  • Drop-off location:Hotel

Location

Map of Sabah Art Gallery & Batik Painting Experience
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