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Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association branch breaks ranks: Says Unduk Ngadau panel cannot claim to be the keepers of tradition
Published on: Monday, June 05, 2023
Published on: Mon, Jun 05, 2023
By: Ricardo Unto
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Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association branch breaks ranks: Says Unduk Ngadau panel cannot claim to be the keepers of tradition
Joaneseh (left), KDCA Committee not recognising Abaya as a traditional costume this year and Joana (right).
Kota Kinabalu: The pending non-recognition of the Abaya attire once worn by Kadazan Dusun women as traditional wear by the State Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan (UNK) committee is receiving more criticism.

KDCA Ranau/Kundasang Women’s Council has demanded that the committee retract its recent statement not to recognis it as a traditional costume.

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Its Chairperson Joaneseh James Ghani said such decision should not be made until ongoing research is completed.
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