When asked about the sea gypsy way of life, Saluoy Hantalae's eyes flashed with happiness. The woman of Urak Lawoi origin from Lipe island, rushed to bring a ga-bang boat (traditional boat used by sea gypsies) model and explained vividly.
"It was fun faring the sea with grandpa and papa. During a trip which normally took 15 days, we explored and dropped by one island after another and stayed overnight when it got dark. Papa would tell me where and when fish were plentiful. Or the place we could get more seashells. I remember everything.''
