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" Two and half million people, 32 different ethnic groups speaking 88 different languages and dialects, living together in peace and harmony'
KOTA BELUD SUNDAY MARKET (5 Hours)
(BIM-C1)
Drive 75 km north along the Crocker Range to Kota Beld, the horsy capital of the Bajau community. Visit the biggest open-air "Tamu" (Market) in North Borneo. Handicrafts and Livestock, ranging from poultry to goats and water buffaloes, are sold alongside with local native hinterland products. A weekkly social event for the rural folk, the tamu is a socio-historical significance and provides good photo-oppurtinities to capture some of Borneo's cultural heritage. (Refreshment)
RUNGUS LONGHOUSE TOUR(Daytrip or Overnight)
(BIM-C2)
The Rungus, a tribe of the KadazanDusun group are found mainly on the Kudat and Bengkoka Peninsulas in the northern part of Sabah. Experience the past through the communal longhouse lifestyle that is fast giving way to modernity. Excellent photo-opportunities as many of the ladies stil wear the traditional chest-to-calf black sarongs and other native ornaments. Cultural performance can be arranged on request. Visit will als be made to Kota Belud Tama (BIM-C1) if it is Sunday.(Lunch)
KOTA KINABALU CULTURAL TOUR(4 Hours)
(BIM-C3)
Tour covers the State Museum and a visit to Monsopiad Cultural Village in the KadazanDusun heartland in Penampang. (Refreshments)
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