coolthingoftheday: The Bajau of southeast Asia are a nomadic, Indigenous population of people who ar
coolthingoftheday: The Bajau of southeast Asia are a nomadic, Indigenous population of people who are primarily seaborne - meaning that they live their entire lives, from birth to death, on the open water, venturing onto land only rarely to sell or trade their wares. Traditionally from the Philippines, they see themselves as a non-aggressive people, and keep close to the water by building their houses on stilts and traveling mainly by boat. Bajau are particularly noted for their skill in free-diving, which can be in excess of five hours per day while they hunt for fish and valuables like pearls and coins. A small minority of Bajau even choose to intentionally puncture their eardrums at a young age in order to facilitate diving. Unlike many of the neighboring populations, Bajau are egalitarian, highly individualistic, and do not practice a caste system. (Source) -- source link