Spirits high despite no Kaamatan fanfare this year, says Huguon Siou

Paramount leader of the Kadazandusun Murut people Joseph Pairin Kitingan is happy Sabahans are resorting to smart ways to show their appreciation for the thanksgiving festival. FMTNews HarvestFestival Sabah

Young girls from the Murut community all smiles despite there being no grand Kaamatan celebrations this year in view of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Huguon Siou Joseph Pairin Kitingan said this was obvious when viewing the numerous WhatsApp messages and sharing of old Kaamatan and sentimental traditional songs. “The movement control order has affected the holding of activities connected to our sacred Kaamatan Festival this year,” Pairin, who is the Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association president, said in his address for the festival, which culminates this weekend.Last March, the KDCA announced the much-anticipated celebration will not be held this year due to the pandemic.

The highlight of the Kaamatan, which is a time for thanksgiving for bountiful harvests and to get together to feast and renew communal relationships, is usually the crowning of the Unduk Ngadau beauty pageant on May 31.

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