About Mah Meri Cultural Village
Mah Meri Cultural Village is an Orang Asli cultural centre located in Kampung Sungai Bumbun on Pulau Carey, Kuala Langat, Selangor. It preserves and presents the heritage of the Mah Meri people, one of Malaysia's 18 Orang Asli groups. The village features traditional stilt houses, a gallery of ancestral wood carvings and masks, and live demonstrations of weaving and carving. It is notable for showcasing the Mah Meri's UNESCO-recognized woodcarving tradition and Jo-oh cultural performances.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small open-air village setting with traditional Mah Meri stilt houses, a gallery/museum displaying wooden masks, sculptures and weaving, and demonstration areas for wood carving and pandanus (mengkuang) weaving. Guided tours explain Mah Meri beliefs, customs and crafts, often including a Jo-oh dance performance and hands-on craft activities. The surroundings are rural, within the palm plantation landscape of Pulau Carey, with simple pathways connecting houses and exhibition spaces.
Key highlights
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Traditional Mah Meri stilt houses and village layout
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Gallery of ancestral wooden masks and sculptures
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Live wood carving demonstration by Mah Meri artisans
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Pandanus leaf (mengkuang) weaving demonstration
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Jo-oh traditional dance and cultural performance