Tamu Besar Kota Belud gives visitors the golden opportunity to immerse themselves in Kota Belud's immensely diverse culture. Moreover, visitors should seize this grand occasion to stockpile on home wares and food produce as vendors, farmers, and fishermen will have their best merchandizes to offer here.
The 2-day Tamu Besar Grand event showcases Sabah's biggest open-air market as well as the unique customs and traditions of the Bajau community. Throughout this event, the native people will come out donning their respective traditional costumes.
The annual Tamu Besar is also the place to be if you want to witness the much-lauded West Coast Bajau horsemanship. Throughout this event, the younger generation of Bajau gentlemen will get in touch with their age-old heritage as horsemen of the east. There will also be a parade of ponies dressed in gorgeously ornate costumes as well as an exuberant display of riding skills by the Bajau horsemen.
Other than the usual trade activities, there are other interesting activities such as displays of farm produce and animals. Be sure to hone your haggling skills as a preparation to visit the Tamu Besar Kota Belud -you will need it!
(source: Sabah Tourism)
I didn't go to the event. My friend told me it was raining during that time. I guess it was difficult to move around with that kind of weather.
Anyway, here are some of the shots...
Thanks to my friend for the pictures:)
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