SIBU: Sarawakians, famed for their great smiles, friendliness and hospitality, should preserve these natural traits zealously to ward off the onslaught of ‘imported’ negative cultures.
Minister of Urban Development and Tourism, Datuk Michael Manyin Jawong, said this “great culture” of the locals must be preserved because, among other things, tourists were attracted to visit the State as it was hard to find such natural smiles and friendly people anywhere in the world.
“Smiles, friendliness and great hospitality are, first and foremost, one of the most important attractions which impress tourists so much that they want to visit this beautiful land of ours.
“Recently, for example, I met a Singaporean and he told me that if you happen to be visiting a longhouse, and you are hungry, you can just walk into any of the bileks (room) and get some food…for free!,” he chuckled.
Manyin pointed out that the friendly nature of the locals had been passed down from generation to generation, and as such should be preserved for posterity.
Continue reading at: Smiles – Sarawak’s potent tourist attraction
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