KOTA BELUD is a town located in West Coast Division, in the center of Sabah, east Malaysia on the island of Borneo. Its population was estimated to be around 72337 in 2000, almost evenly divided between ethnic Dusun and Bajau with a sizeable propotion Chinese ethnicity.It is along the main road connecting Kota Kinabalu and Kudat.
Kota Belud is noted for its huge tamu, or open air market, which is held every Sunday. The Harvest Festival known as Pesta Kaamatan is an annual event in Kota Belud.
Kota Belud is noted for its huge tamu, or open air market, which is held every Sunday. The Harvest Festival known as Pesta Kaamatan is an annual event in Kota Belud.
Tamu Besar of Kota Belud, Sabah Kota Belud, "the Land of the Cowboys of the East", has successfully organized the Tamu Besar from Sep 24 to 25, 2005. Tamu is the local language for "open 
market". Tamu Besar means "Big Open Market". It is a place where all farmers, fishermen, and vendors gathers weekly to sell their products. You can find all sort of products for sale here, food, drink, vegetables, fruits, clothing, seafoods, handicraft and many other daily-use items, so it is more like a supermarket of the village people. Kota Belud Tamu Ground is the biggest Tamu in Sabah and is open on every Sunday morning.
Besides the Pesta Kaamatan (Harvest Festival), Tamu Besar is one of the most colourful tourism events in Sabah. Bajau people have been famous for their colourful costumes, handicraft and horse riding skill. And the best time to appreciate all these features is in annual Tamu Besar. Don't worry if you miss it this year. I have shared over 200 photos and 7 short video clips below.
Event HighlightIf you come to Tamu Besar, there are five things that you must not miss (Please see below).
1. Bajau HorsemenBajau is also known as the Cowboys of the East.(48 photos, 1 video clip)
2. Tamu Besar Beauty Queen (Ratu Serimpak)See the colorful costumes of Bajau and Iranun ladies.(48 photos)
3. Sport With AnimalsPeople, buffalo and horses work together to have fun and win.(24 photos, 2 video clips)
4. Tamu (open market)Enjoy shopping around in this biggest native markets(24 photos)
5. Cultural PerformanceMusic and traditional dances by Bajau, Iranun, Dusun, Malay, Chinese...(72 photos, 4 video clips)
market". Tamu Besar means "Big Open Market". It is a place where all farmers, fishermen, and vendors gathers weekly to sell their products. You can find all sort of products for sale here, food, drink, vegetables, fruits, clothing, seafoods, handicraft and many other daily-use items, so it is more like a supermarket of the village people. Kota Belud Tamu Ground is the biggest Tamu in Sabah and is open on every Sunday morning.Besides the Pesta Kaamatan (Harvest Festival), Tamu Besar is one of the most colourful tourism events in Sabah. Bajau people have been famous for their colourful costumes, handicraft and horse riding skill. And the best time to appreciate all these features is in annual Tamu Besar. Don't worry if you miss it this year. I have shared over 200 photos and 7 short video clips below.
Event HighlightIf you come to Tamu Besar, there are five things that you must not miss (Please see below).
1. Bajau HorsemenBajau is also known as the Cowboys of the East.(48 photos, 1 video clip)
2. Tamu Besar Beauty Queen (Ratu Serimpak)See the colorful costumes of Bajau and Iranun ladies.(48 photos)
3. Sport With AnimalsPeople, buffalo and horses work together to have fun and win.(24 photos, 2 video clips)
4. Tamu (open market)Enjoy shopping around in this biggest native markets(24 photos)
5. Cultural PerformanceMusic and traditional dances by Bajau, Iranun, Dusun, Malay, Chinese...(72 photos, 4 video clips)
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