Description The centuries-old batik technique of dyeing fabric will no longer be a secret to us after an interesting workshop during which we make our own cotton scarf followed by a visit to a marvellous park where hundreds of colourful butterflies fly around us creating an enchanting and unforgettable scenario.

What we will see

Batik dyeing workshop
Korean wax printing technique
Batik scarf-marking
Entopia Butterfly Farm
Wonderful colourful butterflies and other unique animals

What we will do

We leave the port behind us on a coach and reach the seaside resort of Teluk Bahang, once a fishing village and now a charming tourist destination by the sea.
We take part in a batik dyeing workshop - the technique is a local craft speciality and is a “resist” process as it is based on the partial waterproofing of the surface to be dyed using materials such as wax to obtain spectacular motifs and shades of colour.
We are immediately put to work to experiment our own creativity and create a 90x90 cotton scarf using the batik technique.
Following the instructions given, we use the Korean printing technique as we apply a layer of wax onto the fabric according to a pre-established pattern. Our scarf is then immersed in the dye and, once dry, we apply a second wax decoration. Another dye bath follows and then the fabric is boiled to melt the wax.
Voilà - we have made a magnificently decorated brightly-coloured scarf with our own hands which is then packaged and sent to our home address or delivered onto the ship depending on departure times.
But the fun is not over yet! Our second destination is the fascinating Entopia Butterfly Farm, an aviary park featuring finely laid-out gardens, waterfalls, ponds and a rock tunnel where we can wander around to admire the colourful butterflies and other interesting animals including water dragons, carps, reptiles and giant scorpions.
After our visit, we head back to the port having experienced something truly unforgettable.

What you need to know

The workshop is carried out in an open-air facility with no air conditioning or fans and it required standing up 1 hour.
We recommend wearing light clothing and comfortable shoes.
We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.