Sibu Heritage Centre is located in the central region of Sibu, in between Central Road and Wong Nai Siong Road. It is a center which gathers historical items, Sibu culture and economic activities and social.
We were there just in time to avoid the down pour. We spent almost an hour to explore the uniqueness of the building and information on Sibu culture and history. The entrance fee to Sibu Heritage Centre is free of charge.
The Sibu Heritage Centre housed in the former Sibu Municipal Council building, displays the rich cultural heritage of the various ethnic groups of the Central Region.
The Chinese in Sibu
Wong Nai Siong, leader who resettlement of Sibu
Christianity in Sibu
Opening Up Virgin Soil & Laying of Foundation 1901 – 1935 of Sibu
An exhibit at the museum includes the early beginnings of Sibu, the coming of early Chinese migrants from the various dialect groups and also those of the earliest ethnic tribes.
Prominent Orang Ulu Figures
Orang Ulu Traditional Items
Prominent Iban Figures
Iban Traditional Longhouse Model
Iban Traditional Homewares
Melanau
Melanau Traditional House Model
Also from Iban longhouses displaying genuine skulls which were hung, reflecting the tribes’ warrior past to the seafaring Melanaus’ tools and early signs of the Malay culture, this is a must see for visitors.
Another very impressive feature in the museum is its eye catching collection of Chinese porcelain and clay vases.
These vases, some of which carries with them great sentimental value to the owners, are by far the most tangible link, which the Chinese here have with Imperial China back then.
From time to time, new exhibits are added to give variety and keeping the museum up to date.
Visitors can view stuffed rare animals from around the world and those found in the heart of Borneo, such as the moon rat, the rhinoceros hornbill or even the gigantic Orang Utan.
It is a must visit place if you are at Sibu.
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