The turali noseflute, also known as turahi by the Kadazan Dusun people, is a traditional musical instrument played solo for personal entertainment and expressions. Made […]
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Bamboo Dance Of The Murut People
The Magunatip Bamboo Dance of the Murut warriors is the most iconic and popular dance out of all the dances in Sabah. The name “Magunatip” […]
Borneo Traditional Tattooing
When visiting Sabah, one way to commemorate your visit is to maybe get a tattoo. Originally, tattoos were seen mostly on the Murut and Dusun […]
Tinimbu Dumpling, Traditional Food Of The Dusun Tatana.
Kuala Penyu is a small town in the southwest of Sabah. The majority of the people living there are Dusun Tatana which is a unique […]
Regatta Lepa Semporna
Regatta Lepa is a colourful and unique water festival held in Semporna since 1994 by the Bajau Laut tribe. Every year, the waters of Semporna […]
Malaysian Artiste, Alena Murang’s Music Video Wins 2 Awards At IMVA 2021
Sabahnites is elated that Sarawakian artiste Alena Murang has done Malaysia proud as she bagged two International Music Video Awards recently! Alena’s latest music video […]
Linangkit, Native Embroidery Pattern
If youre one that loves embroidery, why not give the native embroidery known as “Linangkit” a go? Don’t know what linangkit is? It is a […]
The Pangalay Dance Of Sabah
Ever seen or heard of the pangalay dance before? Many may know the pangalay dance as “mengalai” or “daling-daling”. It is a famous traditional fingernail […]
Shaman Of The Kadazandusun People
A Bobohizan is the spiritual shaman of the Kadazandusun people and keeper of the culture – being experts in spiritual matters and rituals. They are […]
Tarian Magunatip
Tarian Magunatip atau tarian buluh merupakan tarian tradisi suku kaum Murut Kuhijau (Kwijau). Magunatip berasal dari perkataan ‘apit’ yang bermakna jepit (ketika menari kaki penari […]