Monday, November 1, 2010

Tamu Besar Kota Belud 2010

The biggest open-air market in Sabah, held once a year.  The best time to see the faces, costumes, and the culture of one of the local races – Bajau.  More info available here.

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Some of the items that were selling at the market.

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Some of the locals who do handicrafts at the market.

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One of the Bajau beauty pageants (Ratu Serimpak).

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Preparing for the horse parade.

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Cowboys of The East.

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DSC_0104Besides the busy market, it was like a DSLR show-off day too.  Almost 2 out of every 10 people were carrying DSLR, and a lot of them were carrying more than one unit too.  This kid did attract some attention. Open-mouthed smile

 

DSC_0098Having an infant doesn’t mean that you have to stop from outdoor activity.

 

DSC_0117This is one nice looking girl.

12 comments:

  1. Beautiful shots. Colorful!

    Kisses.

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  2. ya my picture...bercostume kan baju bajau kota belud..ratu serimpak :))

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  3. Aaaah. The cutie number 10. :D By the way, do you have fb?

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  4. heheheh:) yup..add me eyffa izyan....

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  5. no 10??? hehehe....wow! u still remember my no.:))

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  6. Yea, we were saying that number 10 might win the contest. Did you win? :) By the way, can't find you in fb...

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  7. owh...well...we can try next year.. try my email eyffaizyan@yahoo.com.my

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  8. Ok, I've googled it, and have sent a request. :)

    Well, getting into top 5 is not bad at all. Congrat! :D

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