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Visitors will find this
small town rather interesting and cultural. Kota
Belud is a well known tourist attraction which is located slightly less than eighty
kilometers from the capital city of Sabah. The best
time to visit this town is during the weekends since
this quite town becomes very busy every Sunday when
the open market, also known as tamu, takes place.
Tourists will find the scene at this market rather
special since this place is an important part of the
social life of the local tribes who gather to
exchange goods and as well as to exchange news and
stories.
The farmers seen here are the famous Bajau
horsemen who are known for their stunning jeweled
costumes during ceremonial occasions. At the open
markets, these horsemen become buffalo farmers and
can be seen riding buffaloes to the section of the
market where buffaloes are traded. The sight of
farmers haggling all morning over the price of a
buffalo calf is very common. Another famous attraction here
is the tribal handicrafts and traditional clothing
which are also being sold at this congested and
colorful Sunday market. These items make really good
souvenirs to take home.
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