Sea Gypsies: A Tribe In Borneo Living In Their Own Little Paradise
Traditionally, the Bajau resided in small boats, sailing day and night with the currents, counting only on their fishing gear to make a living. This is how they earned the title of the “sea gipsies”. Others used to live in hiding and many still live nowadays in the middle of nowhere, on floating villages built on the coral reefs. Today, many have come ashore to live on small islands, but continue to develop their perfect knowledge of the oceans, whilst selling their fish on a small scale.
Réhahn, a french photographer, spent a few days with these sea gipsies. He will keep forever in the depths of his heart the feeling of peace and serenity that emerges from these places, of these people who have nothing in common with our lives and who live only for and by the water.
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The Bajau, the nomads of the sea, are neither recognized not accepted by the neighboring countries
They are there by choice: the choice to live in paradise, their own little paradise
The tribe has no knowledge of reading or writing
The Bajau do not know their ages
They know roughly about the concept of age but time doesn’t matter much to them, only the present moment counts
Regardless of age, everyone finds his place and helps to catch the fish
Women give birth here in their hut on stilts. Most Bajau are born, live and die on their land
Younger children are constantly on the boats, learning how to dive or swim, while those who have reached the age of about 8 years old are already busy hunting
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Unbelievably clear, clean green water. Hopefully no one interferes with their way of life.
What a life, no taxes, governments ripping you off for your last pennies, no telly or radio pouring out doom and gloom, what a life.
Wrong. The Bajau's are recognized, accepted & defined as ethnic citizen of the Philippines.
The Sulu (group of) Islands where they mostly live is part of the Philippine Archipelago. They are also NOT as nomadic as people think.
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I bet they live happier lifes than the ones who have, what we know, everything!
i wish i could be in their shoes, its truly amazing and i wish i could live out there
i thought this was heart warming and just truly amazing, i wish i could go there and enjoy their land with them,
I certainly learned a little more about our world and its many varied and amazing people today !
I think i have met them in derawan island, Borneo. They only go along the side of island to get some supply. Their smile is priceless
Wow i am jealous and kind of not at the same time. They don't have wifi
The Bajaos (or Bajau as spelled in this article) are sea gypsies and travel to harbors to beg. No paradise there.
they are fishermen. not beggar. they are my neighbour living in the same province. and yes, they are living in paradise.
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Ya until the pollution of the oil spills and the nuclear waste hits them. Wish I could live among them all by your self no worry's at al....
Not a fat-a*s-mcdonalds munching child amongst them.... their lives seem wonderfully simple
I'd love to share some time with the Sea Gypsies to feel the peace they live in.
Seems like paradise to me. Far from the Maddening crowd. I would go there in a flash.
they look happy ... no technology and no keeping up with the Jones' no media to ruin their world just plain and simple healthy living ... ki
That's why the link to my page and website is given in the article ;) To make people curious...
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It's a beautiful place but it has become very touristy. the kids wait daily of tourist to come in boats, pose for them and ask for $$
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MONSTERS TAKE OVER THE WORLD!! YOU MUST BE JOKING
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All pictures of children. What about their huts and how they catch the fish etc.
better look out, first thing you know there will be a Walmart built there....
No iPads, cell phones or modern conveniences and the happiest children I have ever seen! God bless!
You should read the article, and you will see the link to the website and fanpage. Then you will find more photos. Be curious ;)
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Its really as wonderful as this post says.. just a little caveat for travelers there - Be careful of kidnappers from southern Philippines..
it's not even int he philippines its in borneo .... stop the hate idiot
Load More Replies... Unbelievably clear, clean green water. Hopefully no one interferes with their way of life.
What a life, no taxes, governments ripping you off for your last pennies, no telly or radio pouring out doom and gloom, what a life.
Wrong. The Bajau's are recognized, accepted & defined as ethnic citizen of the Philippines.
The Sulu (group of) Islands where they mostly live is part of the Philippine Archipelago. They are also NOT as nomadic as people think.
Load More Replies... I bet they live happier lifes than the ones who have, what we know, everything!
i wish i could be in their shoes, its truly amazing and i wish i could live out there
i thought this was heart warming and just truly amazing, i wish i could go there and enjoy their land with them,
I certainly learned a little more about our world and its many varied and amazing people today !
I think i have met them in derawan island, Borneo. They only go along the side of island to get some supply. Their smile is priceless
Wow i am jealous and kind of not at the same time. They don't have wifi
The Bajaos (or Bajau as spelled in this article) are sea gypsies and travel to harbors to beg. No paradise there.
they are fishermen. not beggar. they are my neighbour living in the same province. and yes, they are living in paradise.
Load More Replies... Ya until the pollution of the oil spills and the nuclear waste hits them. Wish I could live among them all by your self no worry's at al....
Not a fat-a*s-mcdonalds munching child amongst them.... their lives seem wonderfully simple
I'd love to share some time with the Sea Gypsies to feel the peace they live in.
Seems like paradise to me. Far from the Maddening crowd. I would go there in a flash.
they look happy ... no technology and no keeping up with the Jones' no media to ruin their world just plain and simple healthy living ... ki
That's why the link to my page and website is given in the article ;) To make people curious...
Load More Replies... It's a beautiful place but it has become very touristy. the kids wait daily of tourist to come in boats, pose for them and ask for $$
Load More Replies... MONSTERS TAKE OVER THE WORLD!! YOU MUST BE JOKING
Load More Replies... All pictures of children. What about their huts and how they catch the fish etc.
better look out, first thing you know there will be a Walmart built there....
No iPads, cell phones or modern conveniences and the happiest children I have ever seen! God bless!
You should read the article, and you will see the link to the website and fanpage. Then you will find more photos. Be curious ;)
Load More Replies... Its really as wonderful as this post says.. just a little caveat for travelers there - Be careful of kidnappers from southern Philippines..
it's not even int he philippines its in borneo .... stop the hate idiot
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