A month of statewide Kaamatan festivities kicks off in Sabah


Symbolic gesture: Kitingan and state dignitaries cut padi stalks to launch the Pesta Kaamatan 2023 celebrations at Dewan Sri Sulaman in Tuaran.

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s month-long colourful Kaamatan celebrations has kicked off in the Tuaran district, about 40km from here.

The celebrations of the Kadazandusun, Murut and Rungus communities will be marked across the state with traditional music, dances and games in each district, before culminating with the state-level celebration on May 30 and 31.

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