The name 'Kampung Seronok' was derived from a suggestion made by an English engineer, D.W. Grehan. Grehan had on numerous occasions, especially after the Japanese surrender, visited the village and shared in the joy and merrymaking of the kampung folk.

The concept is still being maintained until this day whereby visitors are free to observe and participate in the various cultural activities, traditional games and rural economic pursuits of the people, showcasing the intrinsic values of traditional village life.