Sarawak, the Land of the Hornbills, there is so much more Sarawak can offer than what meets
the eye.
Home to 27 ethnic groups, Sarawak is a unique plethora of culture, adventure, nature, food,
and festivals (CANFF).
It is the place where the journey of endless exploration starts. Discover more...
LOGO MEANING
The Visit Sarawak Campaign is mooted by the Sarawak Tourism Board to produce the
logo.
The overall style of the logo is simple, friendly and approachable while keeping
its impactful nature.
The brush strokes of the logo font portrays a fun and friendliness, representing
the unparalleled
hospitality found in Sarawak.
The different and vibrant colours represent the diversity and multitude of
elements that make
Sarawak unique.
Red and yellow indicate the colours in the Sarawak flag, hence their use in
the letters “S” and “R”.
Orange represents the strong spirit and vibrant energy of the different
ethnic communities within
Sarawak.
Green represents the luscious rainforests teeming with life.
Blue reflects the calmness of the ocean along Sarawak’s long coastline.
The stylised “S” in the logo features a curling pattern, imitating a
traditional design that is often
used in the artwork of the Dayak and Orang Ulu people.
The ‘hornbill head’ in the centre replacing the ‘A’ alphabet represents the
“Bumi Kenyalang” that
the State has been labelled for many years as well as the cultural
significance the hornbill has to
the indigenous people of Sarawak. It also adds another natural element to
the logo, as one of
Sarawak’s main attractions is its nature.
TAGLINE ‘MORE TO DISCOVER’
The tagline “More to Discover” has a simple forward-slanting font that gives the
feeling of forward
movement while portraying a firm and clear concept, solidifying the message that
the State is
serious in all the tourism development and eager to offer ‘More to Discover’ in
culture, adventure and
nature attractions.
The decision to have the “More to Discover” tagline is to shout out to the world
that Sarawak has
more offerings than anyone could imagine.
The phrase ensures that a person needs to set foot in Sarawak personally to
truly discover all the
attractions Sarawak holds, instead of just looking at it from a screen.
It also promises that once a person has been to Sarawak, there is always more
for them to
experience and discover, as there is far more within the State than can be
experienced by a traveller
within one trip.
Discover Culture
As the largest state in Malaysia, Sarawak is home to 27 ethnic groups, speaking
45 languages and
dialects, and each with their own stories, colorful cultures, traditions, and
beliefs that makes
Sarawak a cultural extravaganza just waiting to be explored.
For example, tourists to Sarawak will have the opportunity to meet people from
the Iban tribe, known
for their headhunting skills and tribal expansion in the past. While the tribe
has long since put their
headhunting practice behind them, they still maintain their rich customs and
practices as well as
continue to speak their own language.
The people from upriver, or Orang Ulu, itself comprise of different tribes such
as Kayan, Kenyah,
Lun Bawang and Kelabit. They each have their language, lifestyle and culture
that are unique. Their
exotic art and music has spread internationally, as seen in the growing
popularity of the boat lute
or sape, as played by famous Sarawakian musicians such as Tuku Kame.
World class museums, easy communication, authentic hospitality, and a diverse
religious and
cultural trade all form part of the cultural attraction.
Discover Adventures
On land, visitors have a plethora of adventures to choose from – from jungle
trekking, adventure
caving, to mountain climbing, rock climbing and jungle expeditions. In water,
visitors can choose
from river activities, diving, watersports, fishing, jet skiing and yachting.
Urban explorers can visit Kuching, which has one of the most interesting
architecture mix in
Malaysia, with colonial buildings amongst modern architecture.
In addition, visitors can not just only take home the arts and crafts but can
also learn how to make
them from the local skilled craftspeople. The Orang Ulu are adept at teaching
skilled beadwork,
while the Iban are deft weavers. Both the Melanau and Bidayuh are associated
with basketry making
and weaving of hats and artifacts using natural resources like bamboo, palm,
rattan and tree bark.
Discover Nature
Sarawak has a whopping 56 totally protected areas, 37 gazetted national parks,
five wildlife
sanctuaries and 14 nature reserves. It’s rainforests are the size of Austria.
The hornbill, proboscis monkey and the orangutan are some of the most
awe-inducing fauna in
Sarawak. Its rainforests house the world’s richest and most diverse ecosystems.
Home to the
world’s largest flower, the Rafflesia (that can grow to the size of a coffee
table), squirrels and snakes
that fly, deer the size of cats, plants that eat insects (and small animals).
Home also to the
orangutan, the proboscis monkey, the hornbill the Rajah Brooke butterfly and the
silverleaf monkey,
experts believe that there are some species of flora and fauna yet to be
discovered.
Mulu National Park is a priceless UNESCO World Heritage Site, in a league of its
own as it qualifies
for all four of the World Heritage criteria. Fewer than twenty World Heritage
areas have managed
this feat. Bako National Park traces its first visitors’ footprint to 1957,
making it one of Malaysia’s
oldest National Parks. Niah National Park is famed for Sarawak’s genesis, with
evidence of human
presence from 40,000 years ago discovered in the form of Paleolithic and
Neolithic burial sites.
Discover Food
From the delectable “manok pansuh” which is chicken cooked in bamboo, to the
savoury “Sarawak
laksa,” to the delicious “kolo mee,” to the mouthwateringly crispy jungle fern
“midin” dish, to the
herby broth known as “kueh chap” and the rich “manok kacangma” made from
motherwort and rice
wine, to the seasonal “dabai” fruit, to the Melanau “umai” delicacy with thin
slivers of fish and rich
sago pearls, Sarawak’s very long list of unique culinary offerings is
unparalleled.
The late Anthony Bourdain had popularised the “laksa Sarawak” as a breakfast
option where he
referred it as “breakfast of gods” and had featured the delectable dish in his
globally-acclaimed
series, No Reservation and the CNN Parts Unknown.
Discover Festivals
Sarawak is home for the most unique festivals in Malaysia throughout the year.
The celebration is
literally endless, from Gawai harvest festivals of thanksgiving, to the Kaul
which is celebrated by the
Melanau fishing communities which marks the beginning of the fishing season,
Sarawak offers a
plethora of festivals for tourists to participate in.
Contemporary festivals include the world-renowned three-day Rainforest World
Music festival which
has run for 21 consecutive years continues to be the star attraction and
attracts some 20,000
visitors. The festival sees world music performers come together to perform and
host workshops in
the heart of a rainforest which has attract ardent followers worldwide and has
been voted among the
top 25 festivals in the world by the London Based Songline magazine.
In addition, other spectacular festivals include the Borneo Jazz, Kuching
Waterfront Jazz Festival,
Pesta Kaul, Tidal Bore Festival, Borneo Cultural Festival and Sarawak Regatta.
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