The Regatta Lepa is an annual event that pays homage to the lepa, a traditional single-masted sailing boat of the Bajau of Semporna. A flotilla of colourful boats dot the Celebes Sea as they compete for the title of the ‘Most Beautiful Lepa’. The celebration continues with various cultural performances, the Lepa Beauty Pageant, cultural performances, fireworks displays as well as traditional and contemporary sports and games.
