- Sarawak Delta Geopark

Geopark Community & Cultural Heritage

Celebrating Unity and Diversity

Sarawak Delta Geopark (SDGp) preserves a rich cultural heritage shaped by diverse indigenous communities, traditional crafts, historical landmarks, and vibrant festivals. Local communities continue to safeguard and celebrate these traditions through education, cultural programmes, and sustainable tourism initiatives.

Batu Gambar Sungai Jaong & Shrine Bongkissam

Discovered in the 1950s, Sungai Jaong and Bongkissam at Sarawak (Malaysia) contain the remains, rare for this period in South East Asia, of an iron-reduction industry dating back approximately one thousand years, and perhaps the oldest Hindu-Buddhist monument in Sarawak.

Ethnic & Tradition (Instrument, Music & Dance)

The diversity in the traditional dances of Sarawak is a result of having people from so many different cultural backgrounds living harmoniously.

Ngajat: Celebrated signature custom of the Iban folk.
Hornbill Dance: The historical, graceful dance of the Kenyah tribe.
Eagle Dance: The powerful traditional routine of the Bidayuh community.
Alu Alu: The traditional Melanau dance performance.

Historical Places

Fort Margherita

Built in 1879, it was named after Ranee Margaret, wife of Charles Brooke. Long ago, a nightly cannon shot here marked the end of the work day.

Old Court House

A beautifully preserved colonial building reflecting Sarawak's history. Built in 1871, it served as the seat of government and Council Negeri meeting place until 1973. Today, the well-maintained complex is a vibrant cultural and art hub.

General Post Office

Built in 1931, the neo-classical style General Post Office with its Corinthian columns is a landmark in Sarawak. Deep parapet walls hide the pitched roof, and the colonnaded portico serves as a corridor.

Indian Mosque

Masjid Bandar Kuching or Masjid India, the oldest mosque in the State, was constructed in 1837 by Indian Muslims. It is accessible through a narrow Indian Mosque Lane from Gambier Street.

The Astana

A stately palace built in 1870 by Charles Brooke as a bridal gift for his wife, Ranee Margaret. Today, it serves as the official residence of the Governor of Sarawak.

The Square Tower

Built in 1879 along the Kuching Waterfront, this fortress-like structure originally served as a prison and fortress, later converting into a dance hall and a popular landmark restaurant.