SEMPORNA: Fluttering sambulayang or sails in multi-colours erected at each house along a 14km stretch of road from Semporna town, signal the approach of the Lepa Regatta in the district.
Starting from Sekolah Kebangsaan Pinang, first-time visitors to the regatta would be enchanted by the carnival atmosphere of the Bajau community which is steadfastly holding on to one of its age-old traditions.
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