The Bajau, often called the Sea Gypsies, are a nomadic maritime community whose existence ebbs and flows with the tides. Their story is one of harmony and survival, of a people so in tune with the ocean that, for them, it is not merely a home but a vast, salty-blooded extension of themselves.
The Bajau have roamed the seas for centuries, their history as fluid as the waters they navigate. They are found across the maritime stretch of Southeast Asia, with significant populations in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Each region hosts distinct Bajau subgroups, each with its unique cultural tapestry, yet they all share the common thread of the sea's profound influence.