Event In Sabah (Pesta Bengkoka)

Pesta Bengkoka

Bengkoka festival held in Bengkoka Square on 14 and 15 May 2010 Pitas important to empower residents and promoting cultural and interesting places that are found in this area. In the past, a celebration held on the banks of the river to the yard pitch, now, the event is celebrated in more strategic areas of the sea or more commonly known as Bengkoka Square. The festival, which is synonymous with the locals especially Kelumpang villagers became an annual event in conjunction with the Pitas district-level Harvest Festival. With the cooperation of all parties, especially the mass media and the internet, at present, not only known Bengkoka in Sabah, but also known by the whole population of the country. Scanning a brief history of the festival, Bengkoka actually was inspired by the former Member of the Legislative Assembly (Assembly) Area Bengkoka, YB Datuk Masrani Parman who have worked hard together with other partners to name listed glorious feast in the calendar Sabah tourism.
Just like in previous years, the festival Bengkoka at this time also saw a variety of exciting events such as sea sports include boat racing portly, speed boat racing and competition decorated boats. Festival also saw the fishing competition, 'Unduk Ngadau' (beauty pageants), sugadoi (singing) and so on. More interesting, in conjunction with the festival, the traditional home of the tribes in this area as Tombonuo, River, Bajau, Rungus Kimaragang and was built in the square. Each time the festival was held, Bengkoka Square is sure to be the focus of thousands of visitors regardless of local residents and visitors outside. Influx of visitors to the square during the Games not only held, but also on weekdays and weekends especially anglers. This is because the vast sea of ​​the area storing different types of fish such as bream, grouper, mirror, belais, skate and so on in addition to living things other water. As a new tourist center in the county, there are natural in Bengkoka Square should be able to draw visitors coming no matter from within or outside the state

http://greatbosing.blogspot.com/2009/05/welcome-to-pesta-bengkoka-2009.html

Races In Sabah (Murut)

Murut

The Murut are an indigenous ethnic group, comprising 29 sub-ethnic groups inhabiting northern inland regions of Borneo. A large percentage of the Murut communities are in the southwest interior of Sabah, East Malaysia, specifically the districts of Keningau, Tenom, Nabawan, and Pensiangan, along the Sapulut and Padas rivers. They can also be found inhabiting the border areas of Sarawak, (especially around the Lawas and Limbang areas, where they are also referred to as Tagal people), East Kalimantan (in Malinau and Nunukan) and Brunei. The literal translation of murut is "hill people".The group is divided between lowland (Timugon) and highland (Tagol) subgroups. They speak the Murutic languages, a branch of theAustronesian family. The Tagol Murut language serves as their lingua franca.

The Murut were the last of Sabah's ethnic groups to renounce headhunting. As with the Iban of Sarawak, collecting heads of enemies traditional served a very important role in Murut spiritual beliefs. For example, a man could only get married after he presented at least one head to the family of the desired girl.The Murut were shifting cultivators of hill padi and tapioca, supplementing their diet with blowpipe hunting and with some fishing. They live in communal longhouses, usually near rivers, using the rivers as their highways. Most have now converted to Christianity, with about a fifth of the population being Muslims. However they still maintain their culture.Traditional dress for men was a jacket made of tree bark (Artocarpus tamaran), a red loincloth, and a headdress decorated with Arguspheasant feathers. Women wore a black sleeveless blouse and sarong, which fell just below the knees. Like most of the other indigenous groups in Sabah, the Murut decorated their clothing with distinctive beadwork and also made belts out of old silver coins. Another belt made of reddish-brown glass beads plus yellow and blue beads was hung loosely around the waist.Murut wedding or funeral feasts can last several days. 


Ancient Chinese jars hold a prominent status in Murut customs. Jars are also a place of spirits, and larger jars were formerly used as coffins.

Traditional dress of Murut

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murut_people

Races In Sabah (Dusun Tobilung)

Dusun Tobilung

The Dusun Tobilung is a small tribe of KadazanDusun. Native of Sabah Borneo. They generally resides in suburb part of Sabah Borneo namely Kota Marudu and Kota Belud and some in Kudat area.  In Kota Belud, you can find them  in a village ( Kampung ) namely  Kampung Dudar, Kampung Sarang, Kampung Timbang Mengaris and Kampung Taburon. These villages or kampungs quite far from the town area. Meanwhile in Kota Marudu they resides in Kampung Ulu Kukut, Kampung Mangaris I – III, Kampung Tonsom, Kampung Mangin, Kampung Bintasan and some in Langkon. Some could be found in Tigaman in Kudat area. Even then, nowadays most of the youngsters have moved to other places either to pursue their study or due to work commitment which left only the old folks with the children in their own kampung.And…now gone was the day of paganism. Today, majority of The Tobilungs has embraced Islam or Christian though, a small part has chosen to remain in their pagans belief especially those who has lived over centuries.Just like the rest of other pagans which do not have temple of specific place meant for prayer or fellowship, so is the Tobilungs who are pagan. Their prayer including request for healing for those taken ill or for well being. As a part of prayer service,  ‘Magambawon” will be held first where a chicken or pig will be sacrificed depends on how simple is the request. Upon completion of magambawon,  “Mogorunduk”  then will held whereby they will pray to request healing or other things.Jimat or ‘kemburongo’ is important in every prayer whereby the spirit they called for live in.

Odu ( in Tobilung ) means Nenek ( in Malay ) or Grandma. Believed to be one of the oldest from Tobilung’s sub-tribe with her age abt 84yrs old. Odu is currently staying with one of her daughter in Kg. Mangaris whilst her older brother staying in Ulu Kukut. Other sisters who owns paddy field living in Kg.Batu 4.  Odu and her younger sisters and older brother whose age is between 70yrs – 86yrs old…well according to the document. who knows what is her real age…could be 90yrs and above.

Traditional dress of Tobilungs

http://whatdiduseetoday.blogspot.com/2010/07/tobilungs-mongigol-traditional-dance.html

Traditional Food In Sabah (Ambuyat)

Ambuyat

Ambuyat is a traditional Bruneian dish that is derived from the interior trunk of the sago palm. On its own, the Ambuyat is simply a bland starchy blob which is similar to the tapioca starch, but it goes well when eaten with tangy, spicy or salty accompanying dish such as the Pinasakan and Bambangan.

Ambuyat is prepared by mixing the sago starch powder into boiling water. As the sago starts to coagulate, use a pair of bamboo fork or wooden chopsticks to roll the starch around the prongs, dip into accompanying dish and munch. Be sure to have a glass of water handy!

http://www.sabahguide.com/foods/only-at-sabah-6-famous-traditional-food-you-must-try-recipe-included/

Traditional Food In Sabah (Pinasakan)

Pinasakan

Pinasakan sada, otherwise simply known as Pinasakan, is a traditional Kadazandusun dish of braised basung fish mixed with takob akob (a tangy wild fruit mainly harvested for its skin), fresh turmeric, salt and slices of Bambangan (optional). Pinasakan is another type of preserved food and is good to be eaten sans heating for days at a time. You can find Pinasakan at most traditional cuisine restaurants.

Pinasakan goes well with white rice or ambuyat and a dash of sambal.


http://www.sabahguide.com/foods/only-at-sabah-6-famous-traditional-food-you-must-try-recipe-included/

Traditional Food In Sabah,(Bambangan)

Bambangan

Bambangan is a type of wild mango that comes with a distinct and sharp smell. Unlike the normal mango, Bambangan has a thick brown skin. While it is delicious when ripe, Bambangan is normally harvested raw to be pickled using salt mixed with grated Bambangan seed and slices of chilli.

Bambangan can be found at most tamu market or vegetable markets. Pickled Bambangan goes really well with plain white rice and deep-fried fish. Want to know a secret to a more delicious meal? Eat with your hands!


http://www.sabahguide.com/foods/only-at-sabah-6-famous-traditional-food-you-must-try-recipe-included/

Places Of Interest in Pulau Mabul

Pulau Mabul

Mabul Island is located on the southeast coast of Sabah, Malaysia. The island is known for close to Sipadan island.

The island is small and curved and there are many different types of coral. Corals become the focus for many species of marine plankton food. Essentially not in, according to the proportion as in the Celebes Sea continental shelf. Depth of about 25 to 30 meters suitable for 'scuba diving'. Innumerable exotic creatures such as octopuses, cephalopods, geragau shrimp, crab, seaweed others.

http://wikitravel.org/en/Mabul

Places Of Interest In Pulau Sipadan

Pulau Sipadan

Sipadan is an oceanic island near Semporna, a city on the east coast of Sabah, Malaysia. Sipadan is the only oceanic island in Malaysia from limestone with a height of 600 meters from the sea. Sipadan Island is famous as a place of choice for scuba diving (scuba diving) are among the best in the world.

Environmental underwater divers Sipadan offers a full view of marine life such as Barracuda, turtles, fish, and so on. Many colors and changed, blinds, crevices, rock rungkupan, large caves and vertical cerombong underwater reefs formed by various waiting to be seen by divers who want to enjoy a fun dive in the world.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sipadan

Places Of Interest In Tambunan,Sabah

Gunung Trusmadi,Tambunan

Trusmadi mountain located in Tambunan, Sabah, the second highest mountain in Malaysia after Mount Kinabalu, which is also located in the state. Trusmadi mountain has an elevation as high as 2,642 meters (8,669 feet).

Trusmadi mountain forested hill slope, top slope forest, Montane forest, and ericaceous forests or mountain forest. There are many in the mountain flora with medicinal value, such as Nepenthes macrophylla.



http://www.ogkl.com.my/infoGUNUNG/infoTrusmadi.htm

Places Of interest In Kota Marudu,Sabah

Serinsim Park,Kota Marudu 

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Serinsim Park is located in Kota Marudu, Sabah .. this place is to travel to the layman.Serinsim Park was upgraded to Kinabalu Park as close to Mount Kinabalu.

Serinsim is about 90 minutes from the town of Kota Marudu and Kota Kinabalu go to Kota Marudu is about 120 minit.In serinsim Park has ball fields, campsites, toilets.campground lit at night.

Serinsim Park is known for having a wide river for bathing and also in .. See the picture below:

There are 30km worth of trails to explore with waterfalls or two along the way. And if you're fit, you can walk to the summit of Mount Nambuyukon, about 5 hours from the substation. You can see the mountains in the picture.

Si Gunting was born in Serinsim in 1859. He was a local warrior of the Kadazandusun ethnic and at the age of 35, started an uprising against the British. His first blood was the falling of the constabulary outpost in Serinsim. When he and his followers left his first battle scene, they left behind 7 dead constables and a clerk. The ensuing conflict or Si-Gunting War, as declared by the British lasted for 7 years, starting from 1894 till 1901. It ended in a ceasefire.

Si Gunting died at the age of 47 in 1905.For a little history, you could visit his tomb, about 45 minutes of jungle trail walk from the substation.

http://www.sabahparks.org/eng/kinabalu_park/sub_station.asp