Over 100 traditional Bajau boats to take part in Semporna's Regatta Lepa

SEMPORNA: More than 100 ‘lepa’, traditional Bajau community boats, will participate in the decorated boat competition in conjunction with the Regatta Lepa Festival in Semporna this year.

Regatta Lepa and Sea Sports Committee chairman Abd Manan Indanan said that thus far there are 10 entries for traditional carved lepa while 100 entries consist of lepa kumpit (passenger boats) from villages around the district and the number of entries is expected to rise before the closing date on Nov 15.