The Sama people of Kota Belud and Tuaran have a distinct lifestyle that separates them from the sea-faring Bajau groups.
| Aspect | Description | |--------|-------------| | | Houseboats (lepa) or stilt houses | | Main work | Spear fishing, freediving for trepang | | Signature dance | Igal (wave & fish imitation) | | Key instrument | Kulintangan (row of small gongs) | | Favorite sport | Underwater breath-holding (sibut) | | Biggest festival | Pesta Laut (Sea Festival) | | Evening leisure | Storytelling (kissa), gong music, mat weaving | ngentot sama kuda
: Unlike professional racing, this focuses on "Basic Riding Classes" and "Fun Riding" for all ages, emphasizing the therapeutic interaction between humans and horses. The Sama people of Kota Belud and Tuaran