Kota Kinabalu: The launch of State-level Kaamatan Festival will take place in Tambunan on May 1.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food Industry Sabah (Maffi), Datuk Leonard Stephen Poyong, said the decision to select a location outside of Kota Kinabalu aims to provide the surrounding community an opportunity to actively participate in organising the state-level festival.
Meanwhile, the Keningau District-level Kaamatan Festival 2025, jointly organised by the Keningau District KDCA and the District Office, will be held over three days at Dataran Keningau from May 9 to 11.
Deputy Chief Minister I cum Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan will officiate the festival.
Keningau District KDCA Coordinating Chairman cum Organising Committee Chairman Rafie Robert said this year’s theme is “Kaamatan Montok Toinsanan,” which means “Kaamatan for All” which reflects the diversity of ethnic groups in the country.
“The theme, chosen by the State-level Kaamatan Festival main committee, resonates deeply with the multicultural communities in the country, especially in Sabah,” he said in a statement here.
Rafie also said that various events showcasing traditional customs and culture would be held throughout the festival.
“This will give each ethnic group in the district an opportunity to present and display their culture, while also promoting their respective products. The public is welcome to attend and participate in the various traditional activities featured in the festival.”
