Comments on: Handicraft Villages of Kudat, Malaysia

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 16:04:37 +0000

In reply to Carrie. Carrie, It was raining the day we were there as well. We didn't make it to the tip unfortunately! Thanks for your comment.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 09:56:56 +0000

This was one of my favorite places in Kota Kinabalu when we visited in 2010. It was raining that day, but the villagers still came out to show us how they make their gongs. I hope you had a chance to travel a little further to view the Tip of Borneo. It’s a beautiful place!

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 09:46:18 +0000

In reply to Mary {The World Is A Book}. Mary, To be honest it seems like the same type of thing that happens anytime a group or town receive a grant. The program was instituted, but I didn't really get the feeling that the townspeople were all on board. I don't know if they are reaping any of the benefits. It was an odd feeling, a missed opportunity on their parts. I think if they really wanted to attract more people to buy their products, they need to work a little harder at providing some type of experience more than just buying the products and holding the bees.

By: Mary {The World Is A Book}

Mary {The World Is A Book} — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 07:44:01 +0000

I have never visited a handicraft village and it’s interesting to hear about the “One Village, One Product” concept. It’s too bad they didn’t really do anything to educate you on your visit to their villages. I would have been too scared to go anywhere near a beehive.

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 05:40:25 +0000

In reply to Stanly P Lester. Thanks Pat!

By: Stanly P Lester

Stanly P Lester — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 18:36:37 +0000

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