Kaamatan fever heats up as festival draws near

Finishing touches: Workers setting up the largest sompoton, or Kadazandusun traditional trumpet, at KDCA in Penampang.

KOTA KINABALU: The excitement is building as the peak of the annual harvest or Kaamatan festival nears.

Various preparations, from the beautification of traditional houses to holding district harvest queen competition marathons, these are ongoing and many are already attending Kaamatan related events throughout Sabah.