Pesta Kaamatan is a traditional harvest festival celebrated by the Kadazan-Dusun people in Sabah, Malaysia. It typically takes place in May and marks the end of the rice harvest season. The festival includes various cultural activities, such as traditional dances, music performances, and the famous Unduk Ngadau beauty pageant, which honors the spirit of the rice goddess. During Pesta Kaamatan, communities come together to express gratitude for the bountiful harvest. Rituals and ceremonies, including the Magavau ritual, are performed to seek blessings and ensure future agricultural success. The festival fosters unity and preserves the rich cultural heritage of the Kadazan-Dusun people.