Borneo Festival Walkabout
We met you again after lunch at Restoran Kader, where we decided to continue our day with something cultural. From there, we caught RapidKL bus #300 to Jalan Ampang. The bus fare was only RM1.00 (≈ USD0.20 / EUR0.20). We got off at the Renaissance Hotel bus stop and walked across to the Malaysian Tourism Information Centre (MATIC).
Borneo Songket Heritage Festival 2024
The Borneo Songket Heritage Festival 2024 was being held there, and we were excited to explore. We wandered through the stalls slowly, taking in the colours, textures, and craftsmanship. Many of the items were things we rarely saw elsewhere, which made the experience even more special.
Cat especially enjoyed browsing, and we picked up several beautiful handmade items:
- A pair of handmade clay earrings for RM25.00
- Four batik scrunchies for RM20.00
- A bottle of jam for RM8.00
- A bottle of sambal for RM8.00
- Two pairs of Lun Bawang earrings for RM20.00
- One Lun Bawang bracelet for RM25.00
Meeting a Familiar Face
One of the highlights was meeting Caroline, our favourite beadstress. From her stall, we bought:
- One pair of Kabo earrings for RM30.00
- One Kelabit necklace for RM190.00
Each piece felt thoughtful and meaningful, made with care and tradition.
Well Worth It
By the end of our visit, we had spent RM326.00 in total (≈ USD69/EUR64). It was money well spent to us, as many of these handmade items were not easily found elsewhere. We were happy to support local artisans and bring home pieces with real stories behind them.
Heading Home
With our hands full and hearts happy, we walked out of MATIC and made our way home, feeling that the afternoon had been both relaxing and meaningful.
Be sure to catch our previous video, where we kicked off the day running errands at Plaza Low Yat and Pudu Plaza and enjoyed a classic banana leaf lunch at Restoran Kader.
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