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    • Borneo
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    Sabah Art Gallery & Batik Painting Experience

    Kota Kinabalu

    Overview

    Highlights:

    • Explore the diverse art forms showcasing Borneo’s tribal artistry
    • Get hands-on and create your own batik handkerchief, with guidance from a local artist

    Join this immersive half-day experience to explore the vibrant art forms synonymous with Borneo’s tribal artistry. Begin with a visit to Sabah Art Gallery where we discover a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, and photographs that capture the unique artistic expressions of tribal life and culture. Then we have a chance to get creative. Guided by a local artist, we learn the traditional batik painting technique, a celebrated Malaysian art form, and design and paint our own batik handkerchief as a unique, handmade souvenir.

    This experience is an excellent way to engage with Malaysian culture, express your creativity, and take home a personalised memento of your journey.

    What's included

    • English speaking guide
    • 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
    • Departure Time:09:00
    • Duration: 4 hours
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