The Badjao: Nomads of the sea
9 years, 3 months ago

The Badjao: Nomads of the sea

Al Jazeera  

Malaysia/Indonesia – The Badjao are a sea-dwelling tribe, often known as the “Sea Nomads”, who have been floating off the shores of Southeast Asia for centuries. As a nomadic tribe living in stilt huts or boat houses on shallow waters, they make their living from traditional free-diving for fish and pearls. In the process of adapting to a land-based life, their unique skills in free-diving, along with their in-depth knowledge and understanding of the ocean, becomes much less relevant. Some Badjao, however, have managed to maintain a sea-faring life and preserve their traditions in the solitude and liberty of living freely and independently on the sea, away from the rules and restrictions that bind those who live on land.

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Portraits show the Badjao sea tribe of Borneo whose way of life is disappearing fast
9 years, 5 months ago

Portraits show the Badjao sea tribe of Borneo whose way of life is disappearing fast

Daily Mail  

They have no access to healthcare and education, so many of the younger generation have left to live on land A photographer has captured the daily lives of a sea tribe who once roamed freely around the seas between Borneo, Indonesia and the Philippines. A diver shows off his successful catch from an octopus hunt as a fellow fisherman smiles …

In Pictures: Nomads of the sea
11 years ago

In Pictures: Nomads of the sea

Al Jazeera  

“From my grandfather to my grandchildren, we all live on the boat. Bungsali is one of the Bajau Laut, also known as sea gypsies – an indigenous ethnic group who have a seaborne lifestyle. In Malaysia’s eastern Sabah state, the Bajau are believed to be the second-largest ethnic group. One hundred years ago, the waters off Malaysia’s Semporna district were …

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