Tilong, the Bidayuh rat - squirrel trap made of bamboo

Glen, a local Semban explaining the use of Tilong

Stored on the roof of a hut on a farm in Semban are a pile of traps I have not seen before. It was my second visit to Semban village in Sarawak and local Semban guide Glen explains to me how Tilong, a trap made of bamboo is used for small game like jungle rats and squirrel. Best of all, this bamboo trap is a stand alone unit and lasts for a long time!

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A visit to Semban, a Bidayuh village in the clouds; Part I

The early part of the trail up to Semban

We have been planning for this trip to Semban village since 2009. It was a rather impromptu decision to join a local Kuching guide, Mr Danny Voon after his relentless invitation to visit this ‘magical’ place. Meun and I have always loved Sarawak and this was our perfect excuse to go there again. Having returned from the trip, we’d say this is a very memorable trip indeed.

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