Colorful Vintas at the Regatta de Zamboanga

Regatta de Zamboanga in Cawa-Cawa, Zamboanga City is one of the city's main attraction. The vinta, which is locally known as lepa-lepa or sakayan, is a traditional boat found in the Philippine island of Mindanao. These boats are made by Bajau and Moros lining in the Sulu Archipelago. It has a sail with assorted vertical colors that represents the colorful culture and history of the Muslim community. These boats are used for inter-island transport of people and goods. Zamboanga City is known for these vessels.

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