TAMU BESAR
It is Sabah's biggest open-air market where farmers, fishermen and vendors offer their best products and wares for sale to the public and visitors.
The grand Tamu
Besar is an annual event. The event showcases the unique customs and traditions
of the Bajau community. During this auspicious occasion, all the tribes will
come out fully donned in their respective traditional costumes for three days of
cultural extravaganza. The Bajaus will stage a grand parade of ponies in
resplendent costume dresses and perform a spirited display of their riding
skills. Besides the normal buying and selling, other organized activities
include a display of farm produce and animals.
Visitors will definitely find Kota Belud's diversity of traditional costume
displayed, dance, music and ceremonies a unique cultural experience, which
renders an excellent attraction for those who come from other communities or
live in the fast lane of city life.