Monsopiad's House of Skulls, Penampang, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

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In this pic I am in the Monsopiad's house of the skulls. I visited this place on 22 August 2012. Entrance fee to this village is RM 65 ($US 20) which a little pricey but it is worth paying because you learn more about Sabah culture. For your information, there are 42 human skulls in the house. They are the Monsopiad collection. He lived300 years ago and is considered as a Kadazan hero because he killed 42 criminals to make the village safe. Btw, the skulls displayed above me are original and they are kept in the house as part of the history of Kadazan-Dusun people. The people are the second largest indigenous tribe in Kota Kinabalu.  I noticed that their culture is similar with Dayak people in Eastern Kalimantan, Indonesia. For example, most Kadazan guys have tattoo as part of their culture.

Kadazan-Dusun, Monsopiad and House of the Skulls

Kadazan-Dusun, Monsopiad Village

The Kadazans and me in Monsopiad Cultural Village, Penampang, Malaysia. I visited this place on 22 August 2012. To enter this place you need to pay RM 65 (USD 20). You can trace the Sabah indigenous tribe here including to see the 42 skulls that are kept in the house of Monsopiad family. The house is opposite of the cultural village. it is really a worth trip.

Segama Waterfront, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

I  had been in Kota Kinabalu for 5 day-trip and visited some places including the waterfront next to Jettison, KK. This picture was taken on 22 August 2012. While in KK I stayed in Sembulan

The Lumads, Cherry and me at People's Park in Davao, Philiphine

I was in Philippine before heading to KK. I visited Davao, Manila, Pasag, and Quezon.  I stayed longer in Davao and I love the city.. here I was in People's Park, close to the historical street St Pedro -Bolton. At that time I visited Davao (15-18 August 2012) people were celebrating Kadayawan Festival. It was  a lovely trip and will remind last in my memory.

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