Sunday 13 Oct 2019
THE IBD HALF DAY TOUR –
A CRESCENDO OF CRAFT AND CULTURE
Our first stop at the Royal Selangor Pewter will feature the largest and most modern pewter factory in the world, and its products are reputed internationally for its high quality and craftsmanship.
Meet your professional guide at the centrally located Royal Selangor Visitor Centre, a house with more than a century of history. Head into the workshop area and get ready for a fun expression of your creativity. Learn a bit more about the importance of the pewter, fine jewelry, and silver industry to Malaysia before sitting down at your work station.
Your guide will provide you with all the tools necessary to create your finished product, including a hammer and wooden mold. Learn the secrets of master craftsmen as you run through a 30-minute session to make your own pewter dish. Finish your workshop with a cool souvenir to show off to your friends and family, as well as a personalized certificate of completion.
You will be shown the different processes, such as casting, filing, polishing, soldering, hammering and engraving during this factory tour.
Royal Selangor Pewter is currently led by the Founding Chairman of Malaysian Mensa— Tan Sri Datuk Yong Poh Kon.
Our next stop will be at the limestone hills of Batu Caves that comprises of three large caverns and several smaller caves. It is the shrine of Lord Murugan, the Hindu deity; with a flight of 272 steps leading up to the temple cave.
Another cave, called the museum cave, is filled with images of deities and murals depicting scenes from the Hindu scriptures.
Details
Date : Sunday 13 Oct 2019
Departure : 2.30pm – 6.30pm
Pick up : 2.15 pm
Duration : 4 hrs
Trip Inclusive of tea break.