Friday, November 6, 2009

Sabah Festival

Tadau Kaamatan (Harvest Festival)

Unduk Ngadau'



The Tadau Kaamatan or Harvest Festival in Malaysia kicks off in May. Held for two days only, the festival offers a brief glimpse into the arts and culture of Sabah. Celebrated by Sabah’s largest ethnic group, the festival begins with the high priestess of the Kadazan Dusun tribe offering heartiest thanks to the spirit of paddy.

The Tadau Kaamatan festival in Malaysia is the time when people get to taste the authentic cuisine of Sabah. A wide variety of foods with lip smacking taste, the rice wine or tuak form a major part of the festival. Recreational activities such as buffalo racing and other sports, the local dance all are part of these festivities.

Another popular aspect of the festival is the crowning of the 'Unduk Ngadau' or Harvest Queen which is carried out amongst much pampering and ceremony.


or Harvest Queen

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