Sabahnites would like to share about this folklore that we came across .. about this dance and its legend. Tarian Alai Bubu (Alai Bubu Dance) […]
Category: Culture
Batu Sapi
No prizes for guessing how the Batu Sapi constituency in the district of Sandakan got its name. It is from this three-legged rock formation called […]
Jambatan Tamparuli
Jambatan Tamparuli is a Kadazandusun song that has become a beloved part of Sabah culture; sung at many weddings, festivities, and karaoke. Fellow Sabahan Marsha […]
Binsulong
Here’s a fun game to give your brain a little workout. It’s a Kadazandusun traditional game called Binsulong (or aka Inuog Dazang /Teka Teki Puteri). […]
Lundayeh People
The Lundayeh people, also known as Lun Bawang, are the earliest and smallest ethnic groups in Sabah. They can be found in the southwest region […]
Murut Tribe
The Murut tribe is one of the largest indigenous groups in Sabah as it comprises subgroups such as Baukan, Gana’, Kalabakan, Okolod, Paluan, Sulangai, Serudung, […]
Sea Gypsies Of Sabah
Back in the days, the islands of Sabah were once inhabited by the Bajau and Suluk families known as the sea gypsies or Bajau Laut. […]
Sumazau Dance
Sumazau is one of the most iconic dances that originated from the Kadazandusun people, the largest indigenous group of Sabah. Sumazau literally means “dancing” in […]
Malaysian Batik
Colourful, traditional, geometrical designs are the words used to describe the decorated fabric known as ‘Batik’. The word ‘Batik’ is an Indonesian-Malay word for ‘drops’. […]
The Backbone Of Sabah’s Musical
Gongs are one of the most important idiophones in Sabah and are considered the backbone of traditional musical instruments. It has been featured in many […]