The Cultural Heritage of Sabah by Yahaya Ismail ISBN 13: 9789839600063

Selangor Darul Ehsan: Dinamika. 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. 9839600060 . Near Fine+ in Near Fine dj; Title page inscription, small tears & light wear on jacket; 171 pp. .

Hardcover. Very Good. <p>Sabah, Land Below The Wind, has attracted waves of people to her shores for centuries. Mountainous and mostly covered with jungle and hardwood timber of various varieties, Sabah is heaven for nature lovers and adventurers alike. Fast flowing rivers, rich flora and fauna, beautiful, virgin islands with white, sandy beaches and crystal blue water, unpolluted by the ravages of industrial waste, Sabah, in her natural splendour, will definitely entice anyone who loves peace, tranquility, and a good holiday. The majestic Mt. Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Southeast Asia, has drawn thousands of visitors, young and old, to climb her peak every year including the blind. To the native Kadazans and Dusuns Mt. Kinabalu is sacred. It is the abode of the dead. </p> <p>Besides her well-preserved natural environment Sabah is also a great cultural treasure-house of over 32 tribes which help to build the state into a vibrant, colourful, dynamic, ethnic heritage of… Read More