Petaling Jaya Trip Overview
Travelers on this experience will be contributing to their vision of reviving the village’s pioneering campsite by rebuilding the ‘pondok’ or shelter progressively. Each week will be focusing on different aspects of the basecamp with activities ranging from building the structure, putting up the walls, to weaving the roof using handed-down Semai methods and natural resources from the surrounding forest.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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Travelers on this experience will be contributing to their vision of reviving the village’s pioneering campsite by rebuilding the ‘pondok’ or shelter progressively. Each week will be focusing on different aspects of the basecamp with activities ranging from building the structure, putting up the walls, to weaving the roof using handed-down Semai methods and natural resources from the surrounding forest.
Itinerary
Travelers will embark on a cultural journey where they will explore the secondary rainforest that remain to learn about the significance of nature to the Orang Asli. Father and daughter duo Raman and Jureen will welcome travelers and guide them into their village as the Native hosts. With the forest acting as their backdrop, they will teach you the fundamental skills of foraging, fire starting and basic construction techniques.
After having their self-cooked meals, the day will end with traditional Asli arts, crafts and games. By sharing the deeper roots of Raman and Jureen’s culture that link all these practices and artefacts to the modern world, I hope travelers will find their stories worth retelling and help keep them relevant in the world of today.
