The Samah, who live in the Sulawesi Sea off Malaysia's state of Sabah

[Honey]

Two boys from a community commonly known as sea gypsies paddle their boat close to their home


The Samah are an indigenous ethnic group from Malaysia and the Philippines who live a sea-based lifestyle in the Sulawesi Sea off Malaysia's state of Sabah


The Sabah are one of a number of groups collectively known as Bajau, or sea gypsies


Each group has its own language, culture and traditions


Although sea gypsies are Muslims, they also revere the gods of the sea and make offerings when a large catch is brought in


Originally the sea gypsies lived a nomadic lifestyle in boats


Nowadays most live in small communities, building houses on stilts in the coastal shallows without fresh water or electricity


Many only come onto dry land to bury their dead

Sea Gypsies: the Samah, who live in the Sulawesi Sea off Malaysia's state of Sabah - Telegraph

[calcifer]

great pictures!

[Grimmlok]

I assume they also get their drinking ater from land, replacement wood for their shacks on land, clothes from land, and other such things...

[ManxMouse]

They sure are merry.