Kaamatan
Kaamatan, also known as Tadau Kaamatan, is the annual harvest festival of Sabah’s Kadazandusun peoples, celebrated across Sabah, Malaysia. The festival centers on the rice harvest and gratitude for the land’s fertility, and it is commonly observed toward the end of May, with a public holiday in Sabah on May 30 and 31. The Unduk Ngadau beauty pageant, held during the celebrations, honors the legendary harvest heroine linked to the festival’s origins.
Origins and significance: Kaamatan has its roots in traditional rice-harvest rituals and in Kadazandusun mythology, notably
Celebrations and practices: Observances typically include rites to thank the harvest spirits, communal feasting, and cultural
Rating and status: Kaamatan is a defining cultural event for Sabah’s indigenous communities and is recognized