Murut Cultural Centre

Tenom

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Initiated in 1991, the Murut Cultural Centre is finally up. It is located 10 km from Tenom Town, at Kampung Pulong. If you are travelling from Keningau, you cannot miss the centre as it is located just beside the road, to your left hand side.The total area that is covered by the centre is 33 acres, next to the Pegalan River. The impressive buildings alone cover an area of 20 acres. The main building is now complete and it is open to the public. An interesting gallery displays many artefacts of the Murut people who inhabit the area.The sight of the structure of the centre is impressive. The buildings are mainly constructed of local timber. Giant pillars feature elements of local Murut architecture. Wood carvings on the pillars and pannels inside the building give visitors a real feel of Murut traditions, which is enhanced in the museum gallery in the upper floor with its many artefacts, such as jars, gongs, traditional designs and general information on the Murut.The Murut are the third largest indigenous group in Sabah, after the Kadazandusun and the Bajau. They are made up of a number of sub-groups called Baukan, Gana, Timugon, Tahol, Serundung, Selungai, Paluan, Okolod, Murut Beaufort and Keningau. Many of the Murut, especially those in the far interior, still live in their traditional longhouses, and practise swidden agriculture. Others have taken up skilled and remunerated work in town, but they are all exceptionable hosts, and Murut weddings are always a grand affair.

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Tenom is located some 3 hours by road from Kota Kinabalu city. Buses and hired taxis are available at the bus terminal near KK Merdeka Field.

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