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Sama-Bajau is a collective term, referring to several closely related indigenous people who consider themselves a single distinct bangsa ("ethnic group" or "nation"). It is generally accepted that these groups of people can be termed Sama or Bajau, though they never call themselves Bajau in the Philippines.
May 25, 2018 · The Bajau people live on the waters of Southeast Asia, where they've evolved into sea-dwelling beings like no other humans on planet Earth. With internal organs unlike yours, they live both on and under the water.
A young Bajau girl dressed in bright, colorful clothing. Although they are the second-largest indigenous people in Sabah, the precise origin of the Bajau is unknown. They may have come from Johore, in peninsular Malaysia, long before the two Borneo states became a part of the country.
Apr 20, 2018 · The Bajau people of Southeast Asia are among the most accomplished divers in the world. In the summer of 2015, Melissa Ilardo got to see how good they are firsthand.
Apr 19, 2018 · For hundreds of years, the Bajau have lived at sea, and natural selection may have made them genetically stronger divers.
The Bajau people, also known as Sea Gypsies or Sea Nomads, are an indigenous group of people who have traditionally lived on the water in South East Asia. They are known for their exceptional diving abilities, as well as their unique cultural pratices.
Sep 23, 2019 · The Bajau are also known as among the world’s best freedivers, relying on this skill to hunt and feed themselves. They have evolved to have bigger spleens, and can stay underwater for up to 13 ...
Find out the secrets of the amazing sea-faring culture of the Bajau tribe as we explore their fascinating world. Extract from the documentary: “People of the sea – Asia” #bajautribe # ...
Jun 8, 2023 · Bajau people who fled civil unrest in the Philippines 30 years ago, as well as their offspring, remain stateless. They don’t have access to Malaysia’s health or education system, and can only ...
Jan 12, 2024 · The Bajau, often called the Sea Gypsies, are a nomadic maritime community whose existence ebbs and flows with the tides. Their story is one of harmony and survival, of a people so in tune with...
