Less than one hour away from Kampung Gombizau lies Sumangkap village, one of the most well-known gong making factory in Sabah. For the local people, the gong is an important musical instrument that are often during important occasions like weddings and the local festivals.
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Here, you will get to witness a large variety of gongs in different designs and sizes. Upon your visit, you will also be able to purchase some of the handmade gongs as a souvenir or as a remembrance to your trip to Sabah.
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The highlight of this village is the Biggest Gong in Malaysia. This giant gong is 22 feet tall and weigh 980 Kilograms. It was funded by Malaysia Handicraft and took 5 weeks for 4 local gong craftsmen to make this gong from 20 pieces of 4’x8′ zincs.
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Photos by bombasticborneo.com