Kaamatan Harvest Festival
The Kaamatan Harvest Festival is an annual celebration held in Sabah, Malaysia, primarily by the Kadazan-Dusun community. It typically takes place in May and marks the end of the rice harvest season. The festival is a time for gratitude, honoring the rice spirit, and celebrating the agricultural heritage of the indigenous people.
During the festival, various activities occur, including traditional dances, music performances, and cultural competitions. One of the highlights is the Unduk Ngadau beauty pageant, which showcases the talents and beauty of young women from the community. The festival fosters unity and cultural pride among the people of Sabah.