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Sabah CM: Kaamatan festival symbolises gratitude, unity and harmony of Sabahans

KOTA KINABALU, May 30 — The Kaamatan Festival, celebrated annually in May, is a significant cultural heritage that...

DPM Fadillah: Kaamatan more than cultural celebration, is symbol of gratitude, unity and togetherness

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The Kaamatan Festival celebrated by the Kadazan-Dusun, Murut and Rungus communities in Saba...

Sabah steps up efforts to position Kaamatan as an international tourism attraction, says DCM

PENAMPANG, May 30 — Sabah is intensifying efforts to promote the Kaamatan Festival as an international tourism pro...

Kaamatan greetings pour in as ministers celebrate Sabah’s festival of unity, gratitude and togetherness

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Members of the Cabinet today extended Kaamatan greetings to the Kadazan-Dusun, Murut and Ru...

KPDN: Festive price control for Kaamatan, Gawai runs May 27–June 4 in Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan

KUNDASANG, May 23 — The Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) of the Kaamatan Festival and Gawai Day on May...

‘Momogun’ versus KDMR? Sabah DCM says Kaamatan should unite, not divide

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Sabah Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam has urged Sabahans to reject a...

From ‘bah’ to ‘kamek’: The many differences between Sabahans and Sarawakians (VIDEO)

KOTA KINABALU, May 29 — As Kaamatan and Gawai Dayak approach, Malaysians will once again turn their attention...

Food security drive gains RM559.85m boost as Hajiji ties Kaamatan spirit to harvest resilience

PAPAR, May 1 — The Sabah state government has allocated a total of RM559.85 million to the state’s Ministry...

Only ‘traditional’ drinks, not beer, allowed at Kaamatan cultural houses

PENAMPANG, April 14 – Organisers are banning the sale and serving of alcoholic beverages in its houses during the...

Anwar expected to officiate state-level Kaamatan Festival in Penampang on May 30

KOTA KINABALU, May 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to officiate the state-level Kaamatan...

Domestic Trade Ministry enforces nine‑day Kaamatan‑Gawai price‑control scheme in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan

RANAU, May 22 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) will implement the Festive Season Maximum...

Aidiladha, Wesak, Kaamatan, Gawai: Malaysia’s massive festive mash-up is about to take over

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Malaysia is set to witness an “extraordinary festive atmosphere” soon as people...

What keeps this Waipahu festival bringing people back year after year?

"It is a wonderful array of different communities from the northern part of the Philippines to the mid and south."

More than 5,000 join Niti Daun parade for Bintulu Gawai Dayak celebration

BINTULU, May 17 — A total of 73 contingents comprising more than 5,000 participants took part in the ‘Niti D...

LOOK: Siquijor Healing Festival 2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Local and foreign tourists flocked to Mount Bandilaan National Park in Siquijor Province to take part in this year’s Healing Festival scheduled from April 1 to...

Anwar renews commitment to fairer development for Sabah and Sarawak in Kaamatan, Gawai message

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The Madani government is committed to ensuring that Sabah and Sarawak receive equitable and...

Festival of Darkness

A festival participant rest before spinning a lantern tower known as Manto through the streets of Fuchu during the Kurayami Matsuri, or "Festival of Darkness" in Tokyo. — AFP

Tari Tradisional hingga Musik Bambu Meriahkan Weekend at Parapuar di Labuan Bajo

BPOLBF kembali menyelenggarakan Weekend at Parapuar (WAP) di Natas Parapuar, Labuan Bajo, Manggarai Barat, Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) pada Sabtu (23/5/2026).

Crowds swell to 30,000 for Chithirai Pournami at Teluk Intan’s 150‑year‑old temple

TELUK INTAN, May 1 — The annual Chithirai Pournami festival here remains a vibrant affair, with some 30,000 Hindu...

Kodomo no Matsuri returns to Sangha Hall on May 2

Get ready for a joyful day of culture, creativity and community at this year’s Kodomo no Matsuri (Children’s Day Festival) presented by the Japanese Community Association of Hawaii...

Ancient ritual continues at Poonjar Palace as Mangaladevi festival draws devotees

According to legend, the decline of the Poonjar dynasty began after the original temple, which was once under the kingdom’s jurisdiction, fell into ruin

Katara Hosts Eid Al Adha Celebrations with Cultural Programme

Cultural Village Foundation – Katara hosted a series of cultural and entertainment activities on for Eid Al Adha. The programme featured traditional performances, family activities...

Festival

People watch fireworks during the Malta International Fireworks Festival over Valletta, in Sliema, Malta. — AFP

Revelers parade giant penises at fertility festival