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Minister welcomes proposal to include Kaamatan, Gawai in Cuti-cuti Malaysia
Published on: Tuesday, January 05, 2021
Published on: Tue, Jan 05, 2021
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Minister welcomes proposal to include Kaamatan, Gawai in Cuti-cuti Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu: The Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry welcomes the proposal to include Kaamatan and Gawai festivals in the Cuti-Cuti Malaysia itinerary.

Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin (pic) said such move would attract tourists to experience the unique ethnic culture in Sabah.

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“I am confident this is one of the best efforts to preserve culture and customs,” he said in a statement, Monday.

Kaamatan Festival or Harvest Festival is celebrated by the Kadazan Dusun Murut communities on Mai 30 and 31 annually as a sign of gratitude after the harvest season.

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