Faces of the Tamu

Apart for the many unique & interesting things on sale at the Tamu nothing can be more interesting than the people one meets be they sellers or buyers. It is always fascinating to see the local people for they are the fabric that brings color to the society.

Taking pictures of people in a foreign place or any place for that matter may sometimes be a wee bit touchy. Some people do not like it, others who couldn't care less and there are those who love it too. All said...be sensitive and be very careful.

Here's the jagung lady selling all things jagung and the next is offering lip balm ala kampung to another sireh chewing kaki.

Kadazan handicraft seller and farm produce.

RJ Reynolds competitor...the tembakau lady and more farm produce with big melons.

Local old chap testing out and giving us a sampling of his sumputon blowing prowess and more farm produce sold by ciggie totting lady inviting one to come make her day.

My bargaining assistant looking thru some Bajau made handicrafts and the Bajau women with their tudung saji not hats.

Selling durians is a balancing act. No mean feat. Don't try this at home. May drop and puncture your dainty feet. More Bajau women and their colorful wares.













Finally after taking my fill of the Tamu i am ready to get on to my next destination.