Regatta Lepa
For three days beginning April 20, the sea gypsies of Sabah extend an invitation to the very cultural heart of the Bajau community and the Regatta Lepa XIV that showcases their unique wooden boats ‘Lepa’.
Read the story from New Sabah Times
In Sabah east coast Bajau community dialect, the word “lepa†means “boatâ€. Lepa is usually made of Ubar Suluk or Red Seraya wood, it is a cultural legacy inherited by the people since time immemorial. The existence of Lepa is believed to originate from the fishing community who live in the islands along the coast of the district of Semporna.
Read more story from Sabah Tourism Board
How to get to Semporna…
- Daily flight by MAS or Airasia from KK-Tawau will take about 45 minutes.
- From Tawau to Semporna either by taxi or Mini bus will take about 1 hour 45 minutes.
- From Kota Kinabalu to Semporna by air-conditioned Express bus will take about 9 hours.
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Hi there, I find your blog to be interesting because not many people would dedicate themselves to promote tourism in Malaysia and especially one that focuses on a specific place and in your case, Sabah. Keep up the good work. Cheers.
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