They are also referred to as "sea gypsies" Or "sea nomads".
These days, they live in simple, humble shelters in coastal areas and go out to the streets to beg for money and food. They are mostly uneducated and illiterate and begging seems to be the only way to earn. Some of them go from house to house and do some singing and dancing so people can give them something. But even with their humble status in today's society, people will still be amazed at what one Badjao man can do. He can swim underwater at least 20 meters down below and walk on the ocean floor hunting for fish while holding his breath up to 5 minutes. This is impossible for all of us, but this is just a common thing for him. It's possible that there may be more Badjao people who can swim underwater for 5 minutes or even longer. This man is incredible
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