The Bajo Tribe of Indonesia, People Who Can Walk in the Sea

INDONESIA, RBTVDISWAY.ID - Have you ever heard of the Bajo tribe, the true explorers of the sea from INDONESIA? They are not just ordinary fishermen, but a community that makes the sea their home, their school, and their daily living space. 

From the eastern parts of Indonesia to the remotest coastal areas of the archipelago, the Bajo people are renowned as skilled sailors who have been exploring the seas for hundreds of years, even before the advent of modern maps.

The existence of the Bajo tribe is not only unique, but also an important part of Indonesia's extraordinary maritime cultural heritage. 

Amidst modernization and the changing times, they continue to maintain a way of life that is closely connected to the sea. 

Curious about what their life is really like? Let's read this article to find out!

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Who are the Bajo tribe?

The Bajo tribe is a maritime community known as “Sea Nomads” because their lives are so closely tied to the sea. 

They live in stilt houses above the water, rely on the sea for their livelihood, and have been accustomed to sailing since childhood, even before they could read.

Interestingly, many of them still maintain their traditional way of life amid the tide of modernization. From the way they build their houses, speak their own language, to their wisdom in reading the wind and ocean currents, everything is passed down from generation to generation. 

Life for the Bajo tribe is not about pursuing the luxuries of the mainland, but about maintaining harmony with the sea, which has been a part of them for a long time.

History of the Bajo Tribe

The origins of the Bajo tribe are still debated among anthropologists. Some believe that they originated in the southern Philippines, specifically the Sulu Archipelago, before eventually migrating to eastern Indonesia. 

Others believe that they are descendants of Bugis or Makassar sailors who chose to live at sea and eventually developed into an independent community.

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