Beaufort Kaamatan
by The launching of Kaamatan Festival (Harvest Festival) on May 1 every year marked the beginning of Kaamatan celebration, which lasts for a month. Today the …
Category: Sabah
Murut Warriors
Murut people (Murut means “Men of the Hills”) are famous for their headhunting history and bravery. Their traditional warrior costume is always my favorite, so …
Regatta Lepa 2008
For photographers who like to picture the colourful culture of Sabah, the annual Regatta Lepa is definitely on their list. Not only it attracts the …
Rubbish Hunt
This was the only day people were so happy to see garbage. I would say it is the dirtiest race in Sabah. To win, you …
Cultural Extravaganza
The Culture Extravaganza was over for more than a week. Sigh… I am posting “old” news again. I was checking out the City Street Parade …
Chopsticks
Before I found this local chopsticks made in Kuala Penyu, I thought only Chinese, Japanese and Koreans use chopsticks. Japanese chopsticks are shorter and have …
Kill the Squirrel
Squirrel is the agriculture pest and farmers hate them as much as rat. Their teeth are so strong that they can bite a big hole …
Dragon, Lion and Unicorn Festival
Lion Dance, Ang Pow and Fire Cracker are 3 big things of Chinese New Year. Missing any one of these, we would not call it …