Kampung holiday
PLANNING an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life?
A homestay programme in Kampung Parit Tengah, Sri Merlong, Rengit, is a great option for those who want to experience life in a village.
Headman Husaimi Hashim said Kampung Parit Tengah was the first village in the district to offer a homestay package that is registered with and recognised by the Tourism and Culture Ministry.
“Our homestay is unique as guests will be greeted by a gambus performance by Samikun Saimun, a 59-year-old resident.
“There will also be a kompang performance to greet guests,” he said, adding that many of the guests were from Johor Baru.
“Guests can opt to stay in the home of a villager or in a house on their own. They will be charged different rates.”
He said guests could take part in activities such as palm weaving, rubber tapping, harvesting pineapples and corn and catching prawns by the river.
“Catching prawns by the riverside is a trademark of staying at Kampung Parit Tengah. Visitors can enjoy food cooked by the locals and see how they live their lives.
“You will be surprised. Some urbanites have never seen a live cow or chicken.”
There are 23 houses which are registered and qualified to accept guests.
Husaimi said the village had played host to visitors from many parts of the world — including Singapore, Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, Germany and Nigeria.
“We have been trained by the Tourism and Culture Ministry on how to treat visitors and also basic communication skills in various languages so that we can interact better with foreigners.
“Our menu comprise traditional Javanese delicacies such as getuk ubi bersama hampas kelapa and sambal goreng Jawa,” he said, adding that the village played host to 100 media members and tourism agents from Singapore on Aug 19.
Yusof Khamis and his wife, Zainon Samiran, who are offering their house for the homestay programme, said the packages range from RM80 to RM650.
For details, call Yatni Samiran at 013-733 4700 or Mahmod at 012-717 8439.
A lovely bedroom at Teratak Selari Bonda homestay in Kampung Parit Tengah.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
PLANNING an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life?
A homestay programme in Kampung Parit Tengah, Sri Merlong, Rengit, is a great option for those who want to experience life in a village.
Headman Husaimi Hashim said Kampung Parit Tengah was the first village in the district to offer a homestay package that is registered with and recognised by the Tourism and Culture Ministry.
“Our homestay is unique as guests will be greeted by a gambus performance by Samikun Saimun, a 59-year-old resident.
“There will also be a kompang performance to greet guests,” he said, adding that many of the guests were from Johor Baru.
“Guests can opt to stay in the home of a villager or in a house on their own. They will be charged different rates.”
He said guests could take part in activities such as palm weaving, rubber tapping, harvesting pineapples and corn and catching prawns by the river.
“Catching prawns by the riverside is a trademark of staying at Kampung Parit Tengah. Visitors can enjoy food cooked by the locals and see how they live their lives.
“You will be surprised. Some urbanites have never seen a live cow or chicken.”
There are 23 houses which are registered and qualified to accept guests.
Husaimi said the village had played host to visitors from many parts of the world — including Singapore, Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, Germany and Nigeria.
“We have been trained by the Tourism and Culture Ministry on how to treat visitors and also basic communication skills in various languages so that we can interact better with foreigners.
“Our menu comprise traditional Javanese delicacies such as getuk ubi bersama hampas kelapa and sambal goreng Jawa,” he said, adding that the village played host to 100 media members and tourism agents from Singapore on Aug 19.
Yusof Khamis and his wife, Zainon Samiran, who are offering their house for the homestay programme, said the packages range from RM80 to RM650.
For details, call Yatni Samiran at 013-733 4700 or Mahmod at 012-717 8439.
A lovely bedroom at Teratak Selari Bonda homestay in Kampung Parit Tengah.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
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