Call to make Kaamatan a nationwide fest


Month-long fiesta: Jeffrey (centre) announcing some of the state-level Kaamatan events in Penampang, near Kota Kinabalu. — Bernama

PENAMPANG: The Kaamatan Festival should not be limited to Sabahans, but instead, should be celebrated by all Malaysians, says Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan.

He said celebrating the annual harvest festival together could strengthen unity and solidarity among citizens of this country, in addition to creating a deep understanding of each other’s customs and cultures.

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