The vinta is a traditional outrigger boat from the Philippine island of Mindanao. The boats are made by Sama-Bajau, Tausug and Yakan peoples living in the Sulu Archipelago, [2] Zamboanga peninsula, and southern Mindanao. It is also made by the Sama-Bajau that lived in east coast of Sabah, Malaysia.

Locally known as lepa-lepa or sakayan, the Vinta has become one of Zamboanga’s most identifiable images, and one of the most colorful vessels in the country. It is a traditional multi-use boat built by the Sama-Bajau, Tausug, and Yakan tribes for short-distance transportation, fishing, and even housing.

The term “Vinta” refers to a traditional boat crafted by the ethnic Badjao and Moro people of the Philippines, primarily found in the Mindanao region. Known for its distinctive colorful sails, the Vinta is an icon of Filipino culture and maritime history.

It is a small narrow outrigger known for its decorative rectangular sails and creative hull design. While it is not built for rough water or long journeys, the vinta is a multi-use boat, and is used for short-distance transportation, fishing, tourist activities, and even housing.

Jan 8, 2024 · Regatta De Zamboanga is a colorful annual sailing festival in Zamboanga City, Philippines. It features a sea of vibrant vintas showcasing traditional sails. The Regatta De Zamboanga Festival stands as a celebration of the city’s rich …

The vinta is a traditional outrigger boat from the Philippine island of Mindanao. The boats are made by Sama-Bajau, Tausug and Yakan peoples living in the Sulu Archipelago, Zamboanga peninsula, and southern Mindanao. It's also made by the Sama-Bajau that lived in east coast of Sabah, Malaysia.

Sarimanok is a vinta that was sailed in 1985 from Bali to Madagascar across the Indian Ocean to replicate ancient seafaring techniques. [1] [2] [3] The ship is now at the Oceanographic Museum (Le musée du Centre National de Recherches Océanographique) of Nosy Be, an island off the northwestern coast of Madagascar. [1]

Jun 12, 2017 · Just a 30-minute pump boat ride from Zamboanga port is the (tiny) Great Santa Cruz Island, with its pinkish sand beaches coloured by pulverised organ-pipe coral. The surrounding turquoise seas host an extensive variety of coral formations, which in turn support a medley of tropical fish.

Discover the Vinta Boat, a traditional sailboat from the southern Philippines, known for its vibrant, colorful sails and deep cultural significance. Used by the Tausug and Sama-Bajau people,...

May 30, 2018 · The most remarkable of this boats are their colorful patterns of its sails. The colors used in every line represent the past and the culture of the Muslims. It was during Hermosa Festival in the beautiful city of Zamboanga that I finally saw this colorful vintas.