The Datai Pledge

Day 5 at The Datai Pledge Festival unfolded enchantingly within our mystical rainforest, bringing together wellness, creativity, and community in meaningful harmony.

The day began with an Energy and Breathwork session led by Serenity Wellbeing Series’ visiting practitioner, Shilpa Ghatalia. This was followed by a heartfelt community visit to Geng Bersih Kampung and Mak Tok’s candle workshop with , offering guests a closer connection to local lives and simple, impactful ways to give back.

Creative expression unfolded through Paint a Batik Dolphin with , alongside indigo dyeing workshops by – thoughtfully designed for curious and creative minds.

Fishermen arrived with the day’s fresh catch, setting the scene for a relaxed seafood feast by the shore. At sundown, guests gathered for a special themed evening, Mystical Night at The Beach Club. The night featured a mesmerising seruling bambu performance by Bornean musician Najmie, immersive storytelling by , evocative poetry by , and a captivating shadow puppetry performance by – bringing Langkawi’s folklore and spirit to life, and closing the day on an ethereal note.

Here are key moments from Mystical Night at

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From the heart of our rainforest home, here are the highlights from Day Two of The Datai Pledge Festival – a day that unfolded with purpose, connection, and a celebration of Langkawi’s rich cultural tapestry.

Meaningful encounters shaped the journey – from a candle upcycling workshop with Mak Tok of , to a day out at sea alongside marine mammal researchers, and an illuminating cultural astronomy session with expert Nurul Fatini.

As dusk settled, the experience flowed into Langkawi Night at The Gulai House – a themed cultural evening that brought together local flavours, traditions, creativity, and a shared sense of purpose, honouring the island we call home.

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Deep in the rainforest, our team sets up 10 camera traps per plot - areas defined by the property’s land radius, stretching from the Staff Quarters towards the resort. Cameras are placed about 250 meters apart. Each trap is left for about six weeks to quietly capture the lives of our animal neighbours.⁠
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These motion-activated cameras record both ground and canopy activity, revealing everything from Greater Mouse-Deer (napuh in Malay) and civets, to squirrels, wild boars, and even migratory birds taking a break from their flight on the forest floor. By studying these images, we can understand species presence, population, and behaviour without disturbing their natural rhythms.⁠
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Discover what our camera traps quietly captured beneath the canopy.⁠
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