Safeguarding our cultural heritage


Rich heritage: A Bajau Laut man in traditional dress in the bow of his lepa (boat) performing the igal-igal (fingernail) dance in Semporna, Sabah. — UWE ARANAS/Wikimedia Commons

MANY indigenous traditions, be it locally or globally, are quietly fading into the background, as globalisation and digital media continue to shape our identities at lightning speed.

Among those at risk are the rich musical and dance traditions of the Bajau community in Semporna, Sabah.

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