the fifth ceremony is from Malaysia called Lepa the lepa the lepa (which means boat'in the dialect of the Bajau community of Semmporna) is a single-mast vessel, commonly made form red seraya wood or ubar suluk the lepa is believed to have its origins in the coastal communities of Semporna The or ubar suluk The lepa is believed to have its origins in the coastal communities of Semporna the competition for most beautiful or outstanding lepa htat includes asseaaing the lepa'่s decoration (with sails, banners and flags,) its structure and the performances staged