Kaamatan is a fun time to be in Sabah, as there is lots to see and do and you'll get the full cultural experience, especially on the actual festival days (30th & 31st).
This year, Sabah Fest will feature a dance-drama entitled Injin Puput, a term used by the locals referring to the old Vulcan train that used to run from Kota Kinabalu, all the way into Tenom (a.k.a the Heart of Borneo) until not too long ago.
The drama, which also features complete live music and singing, chronicle the perception of an old Murut warrior (the actor playing this part is actually a real Murut warrior!), and in the second act follows the journey of Aki Arusap, who takes his grandson Aaron on a journey while reminiscing about the memories he has at each stop.
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Chinese + Murut Mixed Wedding Ceremony |
Bajau Putatan - Limbai dance & Bertitik music from Kulintangan Photo credits to MalaysiaAsia |
Kadazan Papar - Bosilat Mandung-mandung martial arts and Suzau Modsuhung dance |
Bongawan Brunei - Ampok-ampok Bulan dance |
Kadayan Beaufort - Cuk Surapit & Chamchambi dance Photo credits to MalaysiaAsia |
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Murut - Lansaran (Bamboo Trampoline) dance |
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Murut - Anggalang/Magunatip dances |
After giving a pair to my parents, I still have 2 left so why not give them to you wonderful people? To win, all you have to do is LIKE my FACEBOOK page HERE, then drop a COMMENT on this BLOG post telling me either:
a) Your race if you are from one of the local tribes in Sabah; or
b) Have you ever danced the local bamboo dance before?
The winner of the tickets to the show at the Cultural Centre in Penampang on the 4th of May (Saturday night) will be chosen by random by 4pm tomorrow! So hurry and enter now! You wont regret it, it's a really good show (English subtitles on screen). =)
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PS: You can view a clip of the much-loved bamboo dance Magunatip on my YouTube channel HERE! =)
Calista! I'm not from Sabah and have NEVER tried the local bamboo dance before! I'd like to see it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining Paulin! Results will be announced on this blog real soon, so stay tuned! =D Good luck, I hope you get to see the dance, it's amazing to watch!
DeleteI have never danced the local bamboo dance but I did watch it numerous times :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining Margaret! Results will be announced on this blog real soon, so stay tuned! =D Good luck!
DeleteMaybe you can go to KDCA Cultural Village during Kaamatan n try it out!
(1) yes, Murut runs in my blood from my grandmother of my father's side, essentially, I'm all mixed up that if people ask what's my race, I'll just say Bumiputera Sabah :)
ReplyDelete(2) unfortunately no, so, maybe could you make it come true and let me see the show? :P
Thanks for joining Azhar! Results will be announced on this blog real soon, so stay tuned! =D Good luck!
DeleteDoes your family still practice any Murut traditions..?