SANTUBONG: Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, begin their tour to the state today by visiting the Sarawak Cultural Village.
Dubbed as the living museum showcasing the diverse cultures among the people in the state, the royal couple was welcomed with traditional performance from dancers at the cultural village.
Accompanied by State Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, the royal couple are expected to visit several attractions during their visit at the cultural village including taking a ride on bamboo raft and meeting local community leaders here.
Charles is also schedule to visit the Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in Semenggoh near Kuching and Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC).
His wife, on the other hand, will head to the Old Court House in the state capital to meet representatives of Purple Lily, a non-governmental organisation.