Bobohizans performing the Magavau ritual.
KOTA KINABALU: The age-old Magavau (calling of paddy spirits) ritual kick-started The Kaamatan festival here on Saturday (May 1) after a symbolic paddy harvesting was performed by invited guests on stage.
The launching of this year's harvest festival was held virtually from the Hongkod Koisaan Hall at the Kadazandusun Cultural Association building (KDCA), after a year of hiatus and called for celebrants to preserve and practise unity.
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