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Population
The
Bajau
The Bajau
are skilled fishermen though there are linguistic
and cultural differences between those living
on the west and east coast. Those living on the west
coast are predominantly farmers, dubbed as "Cowboys
of the East" for their skilled horsemanship. They
are expert "Horsemen" rearing ponies, buffaloes
and cattle as well as being good rice cultivators. Every
Sunday, you can see them at the picturesque Kota
Belud "Tamu" as well as on special occasions
resplendent in their colourful costumes riding
on brightly decorated ponies.
Those
living on the east coast are mainly sea nomads, coming
ashore only to bury their dead. Often called the "Sea
Gypsies" because of their love for wonderings on
the high seas, they were also fearless sailors.
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