Background

History & cultural significance

History & Cultural Significance

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Who are the Bajau?

Introduce the Bajau people of Semporna, Sabah, and their relationship to the sea and to music.

What is Tagungguk?

Explain Tagungguk as a kulintangan ensemble tradition — its origins and how it has been passed down through generations.

The role of the titik

Describe how the five titik (Tabawan, Tarirai, Limbayan, Lellang, and Senai-senai) function within the tradition and the occasions on which they are performed.

Why preservation matters

Explain the risks to this cultural heritage and why digitising it helps keep it alive for future generations.