Sabah Society Talk: The Sea Bajaus of Semporna

Semporna

Twenty six people attended the talk on Thursday 24th June by Dr Clifford Sather.

It was interesting to hear that the first written record of the Bajau name was in the 16th Century by Pigafetta, who was Magellan’s chronicler.  These Sama people were scattered throughout the Borneo/Philippine areas, the highest densities being in the southern

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Forthcoming Talk – Thurs. 24th June, 2010 – The Bajau Laut.

The Bajau Laut

The Bajau Laut or “Sea Bajau” are famous for their nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyle based on fishing and trading. One of the most experienced experts concerning the culture and traditions of this extraordinary ethnic community is social anthropologist Dr Clifford Sather. He is the author of “The Bajau Laut : Adaptation,

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Sabah Society Sandakan talk by Rosalie Corpuz

Livelihoods, Transients, and the Challenge of Marine Conservation Semporna Peninsular Priority Conservation Area 7:30 PM, 30th March, 2010 Mark.s Lodge

[View with PicLens] Rosalie Corpuz, Honorary Treasurer of the SS Sandakan Branch, dropped her accounting responsibilities for the night to give a very informative and insightful talk to the Sabah Society. Her

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